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3.3 Research and Innovation

In order to strengthen innovation and R&D capabilities, in addition to developing its research and development technologies and
equipment, TGI combines external R&D capabilities and resources, such as the cooperation with foreign R&D companies to develop
high-aluminum glass to enhance its physical and chemical properties, while also inviting foreign technicians to our factories to teach
and introduce new production technologies to us. TGI also cooperated with China University of Science and Technology, Southen Taiwan
University of Science and Technology, and Plastics Industry Development Center to research the application program of thermoplastic fiber
composite materials.

In 2019, TGI continued to upgrade its core technology and R&D capabilities. The key results are as follows:
1 The main Changpin Processing plant has been built and Low-E with high performance and vacuum glass and varieties of
processing equipment started mass production. This makes the processed glass a more refined and competitive advantage in
diversification.
2 TGI Group and Mainland China continuously search for TCO glass, Ultra-Thin Glass and Vacuum Glass techniques, equipment and
plant building plans to meet the changes and needs in global markets.
3 The manufacturing technology of Vacuum Glass is mature and Vacuum Glass can be futher applied to Low-E Vacuum Glass, by
combining Vacuum Glass with Low-E Glass.
4 Silver-free Low-E Glass was successfully made by coating technology. The coating uses a hard semiconductor nano coating to
maintain a very low surface emissivity. While having excellent thermal insulation performance, it retains high hardness, wear-
resistance and anti-oxidation.
5 We successfully breakthrough and develop low-DK (low-dielectric) fiberglass for high-end PCBs, to effectively meet the 5G high-
54 speed performance requirements, and will be able to consolidate our position in the market and create value.
6 The quality of heat-resistant baby feeding bottles and laboratory bottles is steadily growing.
7 Ultra-Thin Glass has started produciton and the thickness of 1.8mm~0.33mm was made to use as cover plates for electronic
products and glass screen protectors.
8 More than 200 of the TG life utensils have almost obtained product patents and are sold in physical stores and on ecommerce platforms.
9 Through technical upgrade and equipment replacement in 2019, the output of all products has increased.

To motivate employees to actively provide opinions on production technology, quality, environmental protection, safety, or business
administration, TGI provides a bonus for proposal improvement suggestions. For major research and development program, TGI will award
project members bonuses as encouragement based on the research contribution and achievements. These improve employee identification
and solidarity, reduce costs, upgrade the working environment, and enhance productivity and quality standards. Special contributions to the
production technology or business management are rewarded by giving credit.

Product development process

Draft for Test
Discovery or Feasibility Proposal of Specification Implementation Validation
Conception Assessment Application Stage and Launch
and Process