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Delta’s mission, “To provide innovative, clean, and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” drives our continued R&D investments, with a specific focus on our fast-growing businesses. Delta’s R&D efforts have resulted in the fine-tuning and expansion of our product lines, along with the continued optimization of key product features, including efficiency, power density, and digital intelligence.
Delta Thailand’s R&D knowledge and professionalism are the key to Delta’s competitiveness and leadership in “green,” environment friendly and “efficient,” energy-saving power devices. Delta has a worldwide network of R&D centers located in Asia and Europe. In addition, Delta R&D is engaged in collaborations with renowned universities globally. Delta participates in several research programs to ensure sustainable growth through cutting-edge technology. This corporate-academic collaboration is tremendously beneficial in supporting the creation of new innovations and green ideas while strengthening Delta R&D’s expertise.
| Unit | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total R&D investment | Millions Baht | 2,621 | 3,165 | 3,742 | 3,876 | 3,995 |
“Transforming Your Creative Concept to Fuel Delta Innovation” - Delta believes that new innovations can arise from the creativity of people within the organization. Encouraging employees to express their ideas can lead to innovation for the company. At Delta, we provide opportunities for employees to share their ideas through various projects, as outlined below:
Delta Group has organized the Delta Innovation Award annually since 2008 to encourage and recognize innovative and effective designs among Delta employees worldwide. Selected works may be used to further develop the company’s innovations. The four types of competitions and their evaluation criteria are as follows:
The DELTA Production & Technology Innovation Award 2024 is presented to employees who create outstanding design and engineering innovations in manufacturing and technology that enhance efficiency and improve quality throughout the plant. The judging criteria are based on:
Selected designs will be implemented in the actual production line.
The DET Productivity Improvement Competition 2024 was organized to promote innovation and development within the organization by providing employees with the opportunity to present designs aimed at improving machine operations in the production line. The competition was held under the theme “Innovative Productivity Improvement and Development” and focused on three main areas:
A total of nine employee teams participated in the competition.
The Simulation Innovation Project competition is organized under the theme “Innovation & Improvement” to provide employees with an opportunity to showcase their initiative and creativity in developing tools and machinery aligned with the production line. Participants present their work by creating technical drawings. Selected designs will be implemented in the actual production line.
Delta is leveraging its expertise in smart energy-saving systems, industrial automation, and building solutions to collaborate with NParks, coral restoration experts, and researchers from the National University of Singapore at St John’s Island National Marine Laboratory (SJINML). This partnership aims to enhance technical capacity for large-scale restoration and strengthen the resilience of Singapore’s reefs.
Delta is contributing its industrial automation expertise and advanced engineering solutions to the new coral culture facility at the Marine Park Outreach and Education Centre on St John’s Island. The initiative aims to cultivate up to 10,000 corals annually for the next 10 years and beyond.
Delta’s Smart Coral Aquaculture System applies cutting-edge technology to create an optimal environment for coral growth in land-based seawater culture tanks. These tanks simulate actual marine conditions, ensuring system reliability and ideal conditions for coral development.
Delta Thailand has collaborated with Origin Property PCL to source and develop products for Origin’s real estate development projects. By integrating Delta’s wide range of smart home and green building solutions, these projects will enable Origin to offer customers an environmentally friendly, healthier, and higher-quality living experience - aligning with the company’s sustainability strategy.
Delta’s indoor air quality management solutions help address major air pollution issues, such as PM2.5 in Thailand, while promoting better health and well-being.
Delta Thailand has invested in establishing state-of-the-art laboratories across multiple universities, benefiting students at seven leading institutions. These facilities are designed to provide graduates with hands-on experience crucial for careers in power electronics, automation, and advanced technology.
Since 2015, 30% to 50% of students from our seven partner universities have received offers to join Delta, leading to the recruitment of approximately 150 new staff members per year. These graduates are equipped with cutting-edge skills and are well-prepared to drive innovation, further positioning Delta as a key player in Thailand’s sustainable future.
Looking ahead, Delta Electronics Thailand will continue to drive innovation through its partnerships with academia and industry as part of its commitment to a sustainable development strategy.
The upcoming Power E Labs at King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Chulalongkorn University, Burapha University, and Mahidol University will further cement Delta’s role as a leader in fostering talent for Thailand’s rapidly expanding high-tech sector.
Delta relentlessly pursues leading innovation for customers, world-class industry standands and a RE100 target of 100% renewabllie electricty in plobal operations by 2030. This comitment helps it deliver on the brand pronise: Smarter. Greener. Together.
