A study from industry organisation Make UK and energy firm E.ON has found that manufacturers who have prioritised sustainability measures have seen a 40% increase in profit margins, and 30%
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Priority Software Ltd., a leading global provider of business management solutions, today announced the expansion of its global channel network, with the recent signing of a partnership agreement with Scottish
Cobots.ie entered the automation market in 2018 as a distributor of the collaborative robot, manufactured and engineered by the reputable Danish company Universal Robots. Since then they have been making
Verkada Inc., the global leader in cloud-based physical security, and Distology today announced a strategic partnership to drive adoption of Verkada’s hybrid cloud video security and access control systems within the UK and Ireland via Verkada channel partners.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies are creating new ways to show they care about their employees, customers, and cities. I have written about companies like AWS , Amazon, Cloudera, Dell Technologies, Google, HPE, HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, ON Semiconductor, Pega, Qualcomm , Apple, Cisco,
Portable dis-infection units kill all airborne viruses, including Covid-19 surrogate Dis-infected air can help close ‘hygiene loop’ as companies look to re-open post-lockdown Irish-made plasma technology in high demand as
A Shannon SME is producing face shields for the health sector free of charge. Advanced Technical Concepts (ATC) located in Smithstown Industrial Estate is deploying its additive manufacturing division to
A PHARMACEUTICAL company has donated hand sanitiser to the HSE as well as local organisations to help the fight against Covid-19. Douglas GAA, camogie and ladies football clubs recently received
Regeneron has announced that it has reached a milestone of 1,000 employees at its Industrial Operations and Product Supply (IOPS) facility in Limerick. The biotechnology company acquired the former Dell
doTERRA, the world leader in essential oils and wellness products, is set to create up to 100 new jobs in the northern suburbs of Cork City over the next three
The Ensenso XR is the first stereo vision camera offered by IDS that processes 3D data directly in the FPGA. The 3D camera system is therefore particularly suitable for computing-intensive
Step by step, this free guide from Essentra Components (Ireland), takes design engineers through the process of choosing the right cable management solution. Typical applications include white goods, computers, televisions
The Future of Hygiene is in Our Hands! Advanced Hygiene Technologies – One thing that COVID-19 has taught the world is that handwashing will never be (or allowed to be)
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has launched a free online training resource to help businesses reduce their energy costs. The SEAI Energy Academy can help to lower energy bills by
Honeywell has announced that it will build a new production line capable of producing up to 4.5 million FFP2 and FFP3 disposable face masks per month at its Newhouse site in
Skelmersdale-based Hawkins Construction Limited has been appointed as the Principal Contractor of the delivery of a 40,000-tonne capacity Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Plant on behalf of Tata Chemicals Europe
IDS NXT ocean is an all-in-one solution that makes it particularly easy for users to get started with AI-based image processing. From camera hardware including a self-developed AI core to
BoKlok UK, the sustainable, quality low-cost home provider, jointly owned by Skanska and IKEA, has announced that it has appointed leading technology-driven modular housing manufacturer TopHat, to help deliver part
You cannot afford downtime or process interruptions when your application is critical. That’s where Endress+Hauser can provide you with the best technical support network to keep your operating systems, instrumentation
History will tell us what the medium and long term implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on business have been. We have all seen changes to everyday working. As a
As industry looks to rebuild and grow after the lockdown, there is an opportunity for manufacturers to refocus on their sustainability goals and work with the Government to deliver a
From a global labour shortage to the unexpected challenge of the Covid-19 crisis, automation has never been more relevant to the survival of manufacturing businesses. Universal Robots, the global leader
A polarisation sensor makes details visible that remain hidden to other image sensors. IDS now offers the IMX250MZR 5 MP sensor from SONY with integrated on-pixel polarisers in the uEye
UK exporting business Vernacare has increased production to help hospitals internationally to contain the Coronavirus Vernacare has been providing the
Safe collection and disposal of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used to protect all types of keyworker during the unprecedented
Rockwell Automation, Inc., a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation announced that it has completed the acquisition of
The Sunday Independent informed yesterday that Cork-based energy technology firm Swyft Energy has launched a €5m funding round to further
With the UK manufacturing industry under increasing pressure to deliver more at a lower cost, the coming years will see
The OB7-Stretch from Productive Robotics extends 1.25 meters, but with a payload of 4kg, it offers an affordable alternative to
Gatik, a Palo Alto-based startup deploying autonomous vehicles for business to business (B2B) short-haul logistics, today announced a new platform to
Kingspan Cleanroom Systems are innovative, high-end and versatile cleanroom solutions tailored to your individual project requirements. With over 50 years’
What started as a small family business in 1947 selling radio valves and TV spares next door to Mulligan’s in
Hybrid Technology Partners, a technology solutions provider headquartered in Limerick, and global ERP software company, Priority Software, have announced a new partnership
EMC Ltd, founded in 2001 and based in Galway is a leading and trusted supplier of Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and
Brain Corp, an AI company creating transformative core technology in the robotics industry, today announced it has raised $36 million
CurvaLux UK (“CurvaLux”), the innovative developer and manufacturer of new generation wireless broadband solutions and Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined
Caterpillar is hitting a significant milestone in autonomous haulage—achieving 2 billion tonnes (2.2 billion short tons) hauled using Cat® MineStar™
Improved diagnosis is driving precision in treatment, accompanied by increasing regulation stringencies from the likes of the MHRA and FDA.
The UK’s leading resource management company, Veolia, has launched a new COVID-19 disinfection service designed to ensure compliant treatment for businesses
The Irish Times reported that a surface-coating technology developed by Irish company Kastus is effective against the coronavirus, a leading US
The Irish manufacturer Combilift, best known for its range of space-saving forklifts and other handling solutions, has drawn on its
International distributor of building materials and DIY retailer, Grafton Group plc has planned to reopen many UK distribution branches on
After almost a month-long shutdown, Keystone Group, the UK’s largest steel lintel manufacturer, has started to reopen its factories. The
BÖWE SYSTEC, part of the Possehl Group and a leading supplier of smart automation solutions across a wide range of
Machine builders, system designers and project engineers can now configure and create new handling system solutions in record time using
In line, fully automatic system is capable of rotating trays for top sealing and many other applications from narrow edge
Today, business need a trusted advisor as they reevaluate IT priorities to drive business continuity in “the new normal.” Dell
Mills CNC, the exclusive distributor of Doosan machine tools in the UK and Ireland, has appointed Mr Richard Wilson as
Linde Material Handling, Europe’s largest forklift manufacturer has recently expanded their presence in Ireland with their newly opened Munster depot.
TFC announced the launch of their newest facility, TFC Portadown. Set up to supply Northern Ireland and the Republic of
The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar show year-on-year supermarket sales grew by the fastest rate in over
A consortium of significant UK industrial, technology and engineering businesses from across the aerospace, automotive and medical sectors, has come
Since the launch of the Logistics Associate Apprenticeship (LAA) in TU Dublin in September 2018 the number of apprentices participating
John van den Berg has taken over as Managing Director of DACHSER Ireland since the beginning of this year. He
Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of innovative clay and concrete building products. With 38 manufacturing plants in the UK,
The UK Government is working with Unilever, the fast moving consumer goods manufacturer, to fund a global programme to urgently
Cork-headquartered Healthcare 21 Group (HC21), one of Europe’s leading healthcare specialist sales, marketing and solutions providers, has strengthened its UK

























