Innovation and R&D Initiatives
Darfon continues to invest in innovation and R&D to strengthen its competitiveness in the IT and green energy sectors. In 2025, R&D expenditure totaled NTD 970 million, supporting the development of green products and innovative technologies.
The Company focuses on improving the energy efficiency and carbon reduction performance of its core keyboard products while expanding its green energy business through two core technology platforms: power and energy storage technologies and precision mechanical technologies.
R&D Expenditures
| Item/Year |
2023 |
2024 |
2025 |
|
R&D Expenditures
(NT$ 100billion)
|
10.47 |
10.15 |
9.70 |
Product Development
Sustainability is integrated into Darfon's product development process from the earliest design stage. The Company promotes modular product architectures for notebook computers and other products, emphasizing ease of assembly, repairability, and recyclability.
Darfon also applies Design for Harvest principles to enhance the reuse and repair of key components, including keyboards and touchpads. In addition, product design considers automated disassembly to improve resource efficiency, facilitate material recovery, and support circular economy practices.
Through these initiatives, Darfon reduces environmental impacts throughout the product life cycle while reinforcing its commitment to sustainable innovation and circular product design.
