Recognized by the National Industrial Innovation Award — A Benchmark in Smart Manufacturing
As the global manufacturing industry accelerates toward the wave of Industry 4.0, Taiwanese enterprises are driving transformation through innovation, demonstrating strong competitiveness.
Orisol Taiwan Ltd. (Orisol), with its outstanding contributions in footwear automation and smart manufacturing, has received the 9th National Industrial Innovation Award from the Ministry of Economic Affairs, becoming a model of digital upgrading for traditional industries.
At the same time, Orisol has deepened its collaboration with Intel, introducing the latest application technologies into its entire product line and leading a new era of smart factories.
Taiwan’s Innovation Strength Earns Global Recognition
According to the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, Taiwan ranks third globally in R&D expenditure as a percentage of GDP, a testament to its internationally recognized commitment to innovation.
Orisol’s success stems from its precise understanding of the footwear industry’s pain points — from computerized sewing machines and AI vision-assisted adhesive systems to IoT-based data collection systems, progressively realizing production line automation and intelligent management.
This award not only recognizes Orisol’s research and development capabilities but also symbolizes the rise of Taiwan’s traditional industries on the global smart manufacturing stage.
Collaborating with Siemens and Intel to Co-Create a Smarter Future
Through partnerships with leading global corporations, Orisol is able to stay at the forefront of technological advancement, combining the unique needs of the footwear industry to establish a differentiated competitive advantage.
Orisol is also the only footwear equipment manufacturer that collaborates simultaneously with Siemens, Intel, Microsoft, AWS, and Mitsubishi Electric.
All of its equipment fully adopts the OPC UA international communication standard, ensuring data transparency and interoperability, granting footwear manufacturers greater autonomy.
Orisol provides comprehensive digital solutions such as Siemens Tecnomatix and the SICAM series of digital meters, and integrates advanced PLC systems (such as the Siemens S7 series) to further enhance intelligent control and production flexibility.
Christine Herbst-Kubitz, General Manager of Siemens Digital Industries Taiwan, stated:
“Siemens and Orisol have been long-term partners. With the rapid development of footwear automation, Siemens’ advanced digital twin solutions have helped Orisol not only increase automation capacity but also maintain optimal quality and competitiveness in a fast-changing market. Siemens looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Orisol to further advance innovation and automation in the footwear industry.”
A Model of Cross-Industry Innovation
Orisol’s forward-thinking strategy not only enhances its competitiveness in the footwear equipment market but also sets a benchmark for Taiwan’s smart manufacturing transformation.
Its collaboration with Intel represents not only a technological partnership but also a model of cross-disciplinary innovation.
Intel provides advanced technological solutions, while Orisol, with its deep insight into footwear manufacturing processes, transforms cutting-edge technologies into practical applications.
Together, they are developing solutions that serve as a key driver of digital transformation within the footwear industry.
Orisol uses Intel Core processors (Alder Lake and above) as the central processing unit for its industrial PCs, significantly improving multitasking and AI edge computing efficiency.
Its entire product line will support TSN (Time-Sensitive Networking) communication technology, and Orisol has pioneered computer-controlled sewing solutions and advanced vision-based robotic spraying systems — achieving over 80% improvement in maximum response speed in real-world tests.
Commitment to Sustainability
In terms of sustainability, Orisol actively practices ESG principles.
Through the adoption of metal 3D-printing technology, the company shortens mold production cycles and reduces chemical pollution, further strengthening its green competitiveness within the global supply chain.
Looking Ahead — Leading a New Era of Smart Manufacturing
Orisol’s achievements stem from its refusal to remain confined to the footwear sector and its problem-oriented innovation mindset coupled with a firm commitment to intelligent manufacturing.
From the early development of computer-controlled sewing machines that replaced manual stitching to the integration of digital platform solutions, Orisol has consistently stayed at the forefront of industry innovation.
Looking ahead, Orisol plans to integrate AI, edge computing, and total-factory system solutions to further expand smart manufacturing applications and help more traditional industries achieve digital transformation.
Chairman Rock Lee emphad:
“Orisol’s vision is to provide comprehensive solutions that integrate both equipment and software, helping the footwear industry realize truly intelligent and sustainable manufacturing.
With the recognition of the National Industrial Innovation Award and the support of our international partners, Orisol is taking Taiwan as its starting point to open a new chapter in global smart manufacturing.”
