FJCU Hospital- Taiwan
FOX News
May 16th, 2020
Sustainably Fighting COVID-19:
MINIWIZ Disrupts the Healthcare Industry by Bringing Innovation,
Upcycling Technology and Modular Design to Hospitals
MINIWIZ, a global leader in design, upcycling and materials company,
today announced that it had entered into a partnership with the Center For Innovation (“CFI”) at Fu
Jen Catholic University (“FJCU”) Hospital, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Taiwan Design
Research Institute (“TDRI”) to launch the first modular ward concept. Introduced as Modular
Adaptable Convertible (MAC), the system is designed and engineered to quickly transform buildings
and underutilized space into various types of wards (ICU, general, isolation), adapting to market
demand. Under this partnership, MINIWIZ is responsible for design, upcycled “hospital grade”
materials, and project management. The goal is to create a sustainable, yet mobile system that
addresses the future challenges of the healthcare industry. Unique features include:
1) State-of-the-art design: harnessing MINIWIZ’s 15-year experience in modular design, the
company created a building kit, which includes a collection of interlocking parts. With fast
deployment in mind, the kit is highly mobile, and designed for air shipping, allowing the
structure to be assembled within 24 hours, from component sourcing to functional wards.
Additionally, the wards can easily be converted/configured into various wards. Lastly, it can
exist outside of buildings, and designed for plug-and-play.
2) COVID-19 ready: The recent pandemic has heightened this importance more than ever.
The negatively pressurized clean rooms are designed specifically to allow hospitals to
control the risk of biocontamination or particle contamination. MINIWIZ’s signature PET wall
panels, nano coated with recycled aluminum, coupled with UV self-cleaning system,
drastically reduces 99.9% of bacteria count, while repelling viruses.
3) Eco-friendly material and AI smart system: beyond concept delivery, MINIWIZ will
maximize the use of post-consumer single-use material including aluminum cans and PET
bottles. These materials will then be upcycled into medical grade antiviral/bacterial
materials. Additionally, the ward has AI monitoring capabilities for medical staff, in the event
patients need medical attention.
4) Soothing ambiance: In addition to fulfilling its medical function, our designers went the
extra mile in an attempt to lift patients’ mood and energy levels by using smart lights, sound
absorption wall panels and visually soothing artwork, which are proven to reduce stress.
“Since closing our oversubscribed Series A round, early this year, we have made huge strides
operationally and with our customers,” said MINIIWZ’s Co-founder & CEO, Arthur Huang. “We are
honored to have the opportunity to work with FJCU Hospital and the Ministry of Economic Affairs, to
showcase this disruptive model and potentially bring it overseas.”
“When we first met MINIWIZ’s team not too long ago, we were drawn in by the confidence, passion
and vision of MINIWIZ in helping us transform something that’s never been done to reality, said Dr.
Han-Sun Chiang, President at Fu Jen Catholic University. “Two months later, MINIWIZ successfully
delivered a fully-functional model. We are very proud to partner with them.”
Since COVID-19, MINWIIZ invested heavily into R&D to develop products that combat bacteria and
viruses. The company’s first product, an antiviral acoustic wall panel, is currently deployed in the
modular wards. Using similar technology and design, MINIWIZ expects to be in restaurants, hotels
and hands of consumers later this year.