Specialising in automation integration and smart manufacturing, Da Shiang Automation (DSA) is a well-known name in Taiwan’s metal manufacturing industry. With its new business unit DTboost, the company now aims to make waves in the cycling sector.
Anyone browsing for new electric motors at this year’s Taipei Cycle Show likely came across the name DTboost. The Taiwanese manufacturer presented its “Frictionless Motor System 01” – a hub motor weighing just 1.5 kilograms that promises a particularly smooth riding experience. Thanks to the integrated “DNGage Clutch System”, riders can enjoy zero motor resistance once they exceed the 25 km/h assistance limit.
Yet, the new motor is just one of many exciting developments from the company. The collaborative venture, jointly founded by Gigabyte (a global leader in AI server solutions), ADATA (a leader in memory manufacturing), and Da Shiang Automation (DSA) has big plans for bicycle manufacturing, too. “This partnership aims to bring global AI robotic automation solutions and smart e-systems to the electric bicycle market, with a focus on regions such as APEC, Europe, and the Americas,” explains Barry Huang, General Manager of DSA and DTboost.
A recognised name in the metal manufacturing sector
DTboost’s journey began in 2013 when its parent company DSA was founded. Since then, the Taoyuan City-based company has become a recognised name in smart manufacturing system integration and automation solutions for the metal manufacturing sector. Its services include a wide range of casting processes and post-casting operations like cutting, sandblasting, deburring, grinding, polishing, and mechanical processing.
“Additionally, we provide fully automated solutions for stamping sheet metal, automated welding, laser cutting, and also software applications. DSA’s expertise in those processes has paved the way for DTboost to develop innovative solutions for bicycle manufacturing,” Barry Huang says, listing different production steps that demonstrate why the bicycle industry has become an important partner for his company over the years. With DTboost, they now aim to accelerate this development.
“Our goal is, on the one hand, to advocate for smart manufacturing solutions tailored to the specific needs of the bicycle industry. These solutions include robotic 3D laser cutting, advanced robotic automated welding and robotic aluminium and carbon fibre surface treatment and processing systems. On the other hand, we also want to make a name for ourselves with our own developments, such as our motors,” he adds.