Tsai Hsiao-fang hadn't been at work for long when his boss encouraged him to research magnetic materials-or more specifically non-metallic magnets. He passed the test to enter the program and chose fire-resistant substances, such as cement, glass and ceramics, as his area of specialization The faculty was very impressive, with instructors from Finland, the US, and Japan, as well as locals who had studied abroad.
當時蔡曉芳剛就業不久，老闆鼓勵他進一步研究「磁性」材料，也就是「非金屬磁鐵」材料，他順利考取上訓練班，專研包括水泥、玻璃、陶瓷等的耐火材料。訓練班延聘來自芬蘭、美國、日本等國的專家，還有留學歸國的學者，師資陣容堅強。