The 6th Kaohsiung International Instruments Show 2009

Since 1991, the Kaohsiung International Instruments Show has been held every three years; this year marks the sixth show. This show introduces the newest instruments to the industry and facilitates academic discussions, aiming to facilitate the upgrade of the Nation's technology, promote industrial upgrade, and expedite the development of the Southern Taiwan regions. The International Instruments Show services the Pingtung Biotechnology Park, Luzhu Science and Technology Park, the Southern Environmental Technology Park and Kaohsiung Software Park by bringing users into direct contact with suppliers. Through this mutually beneficial event, businesses gain an opportunity to share and exchange technologies; it is an event that not only facilitates expedited industrial upgrade but also effectively lifts Taiwan's international competitiveness. §Organizer: Kaohsiung Instruments Commercial Association §Supervisor Organizations: Bureau of Social Services, Kaohsiung City Government Bureau of Education, Kaohsiung City Government Kaohsiung Chamber of Commerce §Date and Time:From March 19th (Thu.) to March 21st (Sat.) 2009 / 9:30am thru 5:30pm §Location:Temporary Exhibition Hall II and III, National Museum of Science & Technology Museum I．Foreword   Since 1991, the Kaohsiung International Instruments Show has been held every three years; this year marks the sixth show. This show introduces the newest instruments to the industry and facilitates academic discussions, aiming to facilitate the upgrade of the Nation's technology, promote industrial upgrade, and expedite the development of the Southern Taiwan regions. The International Instruments Show services the Pingtung Biotechnology Park, Luzhu Science and Technology Park, the Southern Environmental Technology Park and Kaohsiung Software Park by bringing users into direct contact with suppliers. Through this mutually beneficial event, businesses gain an opportunity to share and exchange technologies; it is an event that not only facilitates expedited industrial upgrade but also effectively lifts Taiwan's international competitiveness.   II．Mission:   Through this mutually beneficial event, businesses gain an opportunity to share and exchange technologies; in turn, this event promotes expedited industrial upgrade to create international competitiveness.   III．The Exhibition 1.Physics and chemistry laboratory instruments and attachments. 2.Biological Technologyinstruments and attachments. 3.Environmental and work safety instruments and attachments. 4.Material testing instruments and attachments. 5.Industrial automation and control instruments and attachments. 6.Electrical and electronic instruments and attachments. 7.Medical instruments, homecare/healthcare instruments, and attachments. 8.Life technology instruments and attachments. 9.Water treatment equipments, instruments and attachments. 10.Food testing instruments and attachments. IV．Gift Giveaway All visitors are will receive a lucky draw ticket Lucky draw time: 11:00 every morning and 4:00 every afternoon during the show. Many gifts are waiting for you, including 10 foldable bicycles every day, for a total of 30 bicycles. 200 free tickets to the National Science and Technology Museum everyday ◎A special Paiwan glass bead-making show is also arranged. ◎Please see the onsite notice for prize claims   V．How to contact the organizer:   Kaohsiung Instruments Commercial Association 4-1F., No. 495, Jianguo 3rd Rd., Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City Tel: (07)201-1611; 215-3289 Fax: (07)201-3289

The Second Exhibition of Contemporary Sword and Saber Artists in Taiwan

In recent years, the art of sword and saber has have made a brilliant presentation in the domestic craft competitions and many have won awards of outstanding craftsmanship. This indicates that the making of swords and sabers have gone beyond the traditional realm of technology and ventured into the halls of art. The making of an art sword requires a series of complex procedures; it is an ultimate presentation of the metal forging technology and craft. Therefore, many countries have taken this technology as part of applied science and plastic art. The Second Exhibition of Contemporary Sword and Saber Artists in Taiwan The National Science and Technology Museum invited over ten contemporary swords artists to exhibit their intriguing works, including Chen Rong-Liang's artistic crafts, Kuo Chang-His's modern patterned steel swords, and crafts of other contemporary craft artists- Chen Bo-Cun, Chen Yuan-Fang, Chen Wei-Jun, Chen Rong-Jun, Chen Chong-Ming, Su Jia-Yu, Su Yong-Zheng, Qiu Shi-Yuan, Ou Yi-Zhi, Jian Zheng-Zheng, Huang Shou-Cheng, R. Yeh, Ding Rong-Xian, and You Jing-Xiang. Once again, the craft masters will bring their brilliant designs and amazing craftsmanship. Don't miss it!  <Time> 1.Exhibition of Contemporary  Sword and Saber Artists in Taiwan 　February 3rd (Tue.) to march 1st (Sun.) 2009 2.Kuo Chang-Hsi's Modern Patterned Steel Swords 　March 3rd (Tue.) to 29th (Sun.) 2009   3.Mr. Chen Rong-Liang's Art Sabers 　April 4th (Sat.) to May 3rd (Sun.) 2009 <Location>: Second Floor Art Café

2008 Digital Art Fair Exhibition

Special Exhibition of 2008 U19 Taiwan Creativity Competition

To hard-working students and office workers, dozing off is a huge problem, so how do they solve this problem? A group of young students combines creativity with technology to invent the “Dozing-off Stopper”. This Dozing-off Stopper chases away sleepy bugs and energize you for efficient work by refreshing you with extra oxygen generated from the electrolyte water that is recycled and reused in cycles through water condensation. This invention won the best original ideas in the 2008 “U19 Taiwan Creativity Competition” ; everyone gives the ingenious inventors two thumbs up. The 2008 “U19 Taiwan Creativity Competition” is sponsored by the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), Ministry of Economic Affairs, National Science Council, Ministry of Education, and Council of Cultural Affairs and the 25 award-winning inventions will be on exhibition at the National Museum of Science & Technology Kaohsiung from December 16th to 28th. The U19 (under 19) Taiwan Creative Competition is now in its third year, and over 600 entries of creative ideas designed by young students under 19 nationwide were received this year. Some of them invent creative ways to improve interpersonal communication and tools to improve the living environment, and some of them come up with wild ideas to make life fun and interesting. These inventions speak the dreams of the young students born and growing up in the high-tech era. To bring the public into the world of creative inventions, this year's U19 exhibition is designed with reinforced interactivity through multimedia technologies. It will be a great opportunity to experience the youthful energy in the wild ideas of the 21st Century generation.

Recreating Economic Miracles- Exhibition of Key Economic Documents

Recreating Economic Miracles- Exhibition of Key Economic Documents

Flairs of the Ocean Encounter Young Creativity - T

This exhibition aims to introduce the value, culture, and creative resources of the oceans to the outstanding high-school art students. They were brought together to experience the special marine art, culture, and sentiments and encouraged to create based on this subject. The Ministry of Education hosted a four-day/three-night Flairs of Ocean and Young Creativity summer camp for the outstanding high school art students at the coasts of Ilan, Taitung, and Chiayi. The program included dialogues with the local artists and creative workers, sketching Guishan Island, sand sculpture, traditional theater, community visit, conservation work for the ocean ecology, the culture of fishing villages, traditional tribes, and photography. The students observed and experienced the ocean up-close and create artworks out of the ocean landscape and cultural resources to learn and explore the ocean cultures in depth. This road show features the artworks created during the summer camp, aiming to facilitate exchange and learning. It is an event targeted to bring the sights and sounds of the towns and countries and art education to every corner of the nation through the creative works of the outstanding students. This exhibition is expected to bring the public the sights and sounds and the cultures of the ocean in Taiwan Location: Gallery, National Science & Technology Museum(First Floor) Please present ticket upon entry. Time: November 4th to November 11th 2008.

Half a Century of Riding. Motorcycle Exhibition

Half a Century of Riding. Motorcycle Exhibition

Longquan- Home of Sabers- Contemporary Sword and Saber Artists in Taiwan

From January to March 2008, the National Science and Technology Museum hosted a series of exhibitions themed upon contemporary sword and saber artists. For the first time, artworks of 12 sword and saber masters are gathered under one roof to give the audiences a compete view of the contemporary art. This exhibition received heated responses as it opens a space for the less focus yet significant art of metalwork. Once again, we bring you the world famous Longquan Swords and Sabers and the art of the contemporary craft masters in this exhibition of ultimate presentation of metal science and exquisite craftsmanship.LongquanCity of Zhejiang, China has over 2000 years of traditions in professional sword making. It is speculated that the two legendary swords, “Tieying” and “Jianci”, are still kept inside of the city. It is home of swords and now has nearly one hundred outlets selling artistic swords and sabers. New sword making technologies are infused into traditional craft; Longquan's swords and sabers are now presented to the world in a whole new look and take up the majority share of the world market. A wide range of blade products are manufactured in Longquan with a combination of traditional and modern technologies. Especially valuable, patterned steel technology is now revived and used to make exquisite patterns for the collectible crafts. This exhibition invited seven contemporary master artists who have experience in international exhibition to showcase approximately 70 pieces of artworks. The exhibition will be open to the public from October 18th (Sat.) 2008 to February 1st (Sun.) 2009at the second floor Art Café. Technology meets art; it is a feast of traditional crafts and an event not to be missed.

Non-smoking Express

Non-smoking Express

Granny's Wisdom

Granny's Wisdom