A unique cross-border initiative between secondary schools in Louth and North Ireland has been launched. The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Schools Project, led by Louth & Meath Education and Training Board
Pipelife, Ireland’s leading manufacturer and provider of plastic piping systems, has announced the launch of an ambitious 3-year Training, Innovation & Development Programme to support the future growth of the
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th of October 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference
In a significant boost to Ireland’s rapidly evolving medtech ecosystem, Enterprise Ireland has joined forces with Roche Diagnostics UK and Ireland to launch the 2024 Incubator Programme. Designed to support
Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, today celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its Research and Development (R&D) center in Athlone. Over the past five decades, the Athlone
MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has today submitted its recommendations for the 2025 Budget, calling for transformative changes
Confusion around digital transformation is risking paralysis among SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter. Donna Edwards, director of the North West adoption programme, says businesses are hesitant to commit to change
IDA Ireland and Westmeath County Council gathered in council chambers recently for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaboratively deliver an advanced planning permit for an
Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the engineering manufacturing and services sector, is calling on the Government to prioritise competitiveness and innovation in Budget 2025. EII believe that
Make UK’s latest deep dive into the state of UK infrastructure is out now! ‘Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and Places’ examines manufacturers’ perceptions of three specific types of infrastructure: rail,
Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer-to-peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers in England. The Digital Champions Network brings together businesses who have engaged with
Digital Catapult has launched the Digital Supply Chain Hub, a platform designed to facilitate strategic collaboration between manufacturers and digital solution providers across the UK. The new platform will meet
Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance SME manufacturing needs in the North West regions of Europe.
A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs and fertilisers. Pandemic-beating drugs could enter production more quickly and
Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside its latest Annual Report. IDA Ireland continues to deliver an
The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on Thursday, 12th of September 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme
Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million in 2023. 123 companies operating in the sector spent €100,000
Made Smarter, the movement connecting manufacturers to technology and skills, has launched a national awards programme to celebrate digital transformation among SME manufacturers. The Made Smarter Adoption Awards champion manufacturing
Five new hubs have been launched which aim to address the challenge of commercialising early-stage research within key areas of UK manufacturing, such as semiconductors and medicines. A key goal
A number of leading Irish broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and academics were honoured with Fellowships of engineering representative body, Engineers Ireland, at a recent ceremony in Dublin’s InterContinental Hotel. Fellowships were awarded
Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million in Irish start-ups and supported a total of 156 start-up
Tech leaders in Ireland are reporting strong interest in the transformative potential of AI, but this is not yet turning to action for the majority of organisations, with more than
Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) has been launched. The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by industry and research sector into the development and
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rhonda Doyle as the new
The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway (SFT) launched recently at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Moylish Campus, is
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies:
The annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will he held at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, on Tuesday, 28th,
The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched its new strategy, reaffirming its commitment to unlocking the
The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin.
Businesses across the supply chain understand the value of integrating various applications to enable a seamless and increasingly automated flow
UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made
Irish CFOs are forecasting strong growth in their organisations this year, with a consensus projection of 11% growth for 2024
In an important milestone for the North-West region’s manufacturing sector, the new Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo
By John Whelan Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been all over the news recently, but not for all the right
86% of SMEs are optimistic about the business environment in Ireland this year, according to the Melior Funding for Growth
SME manufacturers in the UK food and drink sector are the latest to secure backing from Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption
This year, during Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Week as supported by the Department of Transport the CILT Mobility &
Semi-conductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has announced that it has secured pre-IPO funding as a result of meeting a London-based
Employment in client companies of Enterprise Ireland increased to a total of 225,495 in 2023, the highest ever recorded. The
The Medicine Accelerator, the Irish multinational group responsible for breakthrough pharma process research and development (APC) and Manufacture (VLE), has
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has secured funding to upgrade the facility to support innovation projects for high-tech developers
Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Along the way, academics
IDA Ireland has reported strong annual results for 2023 showing an increased number of investments, steady levels of employment across
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this
Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an
Made Smarter, a programme helping British SME manufacturers access technology and digital skills, is to be rolled out nationally. The
With the recent establishment of CeADAR and ENTIRE as European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH), the number of Irish Hubs that
IDA Ireland has unveiled a new corporate identity that reflects the organisation’s steadfast commitment to its partnerships with multinational clients
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has launched the findings of their 2023 Manufacturing in Ireland report, which shows
Britain’s manufacturing sector is warning the UK risks falling behind its international rivals in the race to embrace cutting edge
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced that it is making a significant investment
Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain? Edward Napier-Fenning, Sales
Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, has launched Visual Components Robotics OLP. Via a single software, manufacturers can
IDA Ireland and the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment have welcomed the official opening of Intel’s Fab 34 at
A contractor has been appointed for the Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), a £100 million Belfast Region City
Wesco International, a US-based global provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced that it will expand
Rosslare Europort in County Wexford has been named European Ferry Port of the year at the 2023 European Ferry Shipping