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CompuCal Calibration Solutions and Pharmagraph win at the MEETA Asset Management Awards 2025

    CompuCal Calibration Solutions and Pharmagraph win at the MEETA Asset Management Awards 2025

Cork-based CompuCal Calibration Solutions, a SaaS/AI company and specialist in software solutions for the management of calibration & maintenance, together with its UK-headquartered pharmaceutical monitoring services partner Pharmagraph, were honoured with

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4 million EPAL Euro Pallets with QR codes in circulation

    4 million EPAL Euro Pallets with QR codes in circulation

The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has taken another significant step towards digitising the EPAL pallet pool – since its market launch in January 2024, 4 million EPAL Euro pallets with

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UK aerospace, textiles and electronics manufacturing surge despite cost challenges

    UK aerospace, textiles and electronics manufacturing surge despite cost challenges

Growth in the aerospace, textiles, electronics, metals and machinery industries pushed the value of UK manufacturing output to £156.5 billion in Q3 2025, according to an analysis of ONS data

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Enterprise Ireland’s national women founders accelerator programme kicks off with twenty-four high-potential start-ups

    Enterprise Ireland’s national women founders accelerator programme kicks off with twenty-four high-potential start-ups

NextWave, a new national women founders accelerator programme, has started, offering tailored supports for female entrepreneurs who have founded high-potential start-ups. This ten-week programme is focused on supporting participants to

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AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025

    AIM Centre Wins European Award for Supporting the Digital Transition at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards 2025

AIM Centre has been named the European Winner in the ‘Supporting the Digital Transition’ category at the European Enterprise Promotion Awards (EEPA) 2025, held during the recent SME Assembly in

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The OT Cybersecurity Conference 2025 – Tuesday, 18th November – Mullingar Park Hotel

    The OT Cybersecurity Conference 2025 – Tuesday, 18th November – Mullingar Park Hotel

ISA Ireland in partnership with Cyber Ireland will host the OT Cybersecurity Conference 2025 in the Mullingar Park Hotel on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, starting at 08:30 AM GMT. This is one of Ireland’s key annual gatherings for

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Nestlé increases speed and consumer focus with landmark digital core upgrade that enables AI and automation at scale

    Nestlé increases speed and consumer focus with landmark digital core upgrade that enables AI and automation at scale

Nestlé has successfully completed the first part of a major upgrade of its global digital core with the world’s largest-ever SAP upgrade to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private edition. This milestone in Nestlé’s digital transformation

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STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for UK industry

    STFC launches powerful new AI supercomputer for UK industry

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched a powerful new supercomputer designed to help UK industry accelerate innovation through artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing. Located

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Mark O’Sullivan, NeuroBell announced as “Founder of the Year 2025” at Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up Awards

    Mark O’Sullivan, NeuroBell announced as “Founder of the Year 2025” at Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up Awards

Mark O’Sullivan (pictured left), CEO of NeuroBell, has been awarded the Enterprise Ireland High-Potential Start-Up (HPSU) Founder of the Year for 2025. NeuroBell is a medical device start-up based in Cork, founded

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Damm inaugurates the new Eagle Brewery in Bedford following £70 million investment

    Damm inaugurates the new Eagle Brewery in Bedford following £70 million investment

Damm, Spain’s largest brewing business, has officially opened its first brewery outside the Iberian Peninsula – The Damm Eagle Brewery in Bedford, England. Strategically located between London and Birmingham, the

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Stryker names its Limerick facility as first site in nationwide Training Centre of Excellence rollout

    Stryker names its Limerick facility as first site in nationwide Training Centre of Excellence rollout

Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, has revealed plans to roll out its Training Centre of Excellence model to sites nationwide, beginning with its Limerick facility. Stryker anticipates that

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Manufacturing & Supply Chain West, Conference & Exhibition – University of Limerick – November 26th, 2025

    Manufacturing & Supply Chain West, Conference & Exhibition – University of Limerick – November 26th, 2025

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain West, Conference & Exhibition will be held on Wednesday, November 26th, at the University Of Limerick. Set in the heart of the West — an area

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97% of Irish exporters expect to expand into new markets in the next 12 months despite global trade challenges – Enterprise Ireland survey

    97% of Irish exporters expect to expand into new markets in the next 12 months despite global trade challenges – Enterprise Ireland survey

In 2024, Enterprise Ireland client companies achieved exports of €6.66 billion to the US (+8% year-on-year), accounting for 18% of total exports. Exports to the European Single Market grew by

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Skillnet Ireland and CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet showcase upskilling supports at 2025 National Ploughing Championships

    Skillnet Ireland and CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet showcase upskilling supports at 2025 National Ploughing Championships

Skillnet Ireland marked another successful year at the 2025 National Ploughing Championships, welcoming thousands of visitors to its stand, where businesses and members of the public learned more about the

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Modernisation and Resilience: Setting an action plan to future-proof manufacturing ​

    Modernisation and Resilience: Setting an action plan to future-proof manufacturing ​

Industrial businesses across the board are exploring the ‘art of the possible’ to build in resilience and de-risk assets. By François Disch, Digital Transformation Delivery Lead, Schneider Electric Since presenting

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ABM Connect™ for Life Sciences launches in Ireland to strengthen regulatory compliance and operational efficiency

    ABM Connect™ for Life Sciences launches in Ireland to strengthen regulatory compliance and operational efficiency

ABM, a leading international provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has announced the launch of ABM Connect™ for Life Sciences in Ireland. The platform is designed to help life sciences

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Further investment in NCUB university-business collaboration across the UK

    Further investment in NCUB university-business collaboration across the UK

Research England is to invest £9.7 million over next four years to further strengthen innovation and growth across the UK. Research England has committed to support the National Centre for

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Scottish maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing

    Scottish maritime project delivers 10% emissions cut and 90% faster lead times using large scale additive manufacturing

A project using large-scale additive manufacturing to produce shipbuilding components has completed its second phase, with results showing strong potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, secure supply chains and deliver

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Technology adoption hubs and the future of UK manufacturing

    Technology adoption hubs and the future of UK manufacturing

By Professor Mike Wilson, Chief Automation Officer & co-founder of The West Midlands RAS Cluster, MTC Just over one month after the release of the Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan,

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The evolution of industrial automation architectures

    The evolution of industrial automation architectures

By Dave Sutton, Schneider Electric’s Product Marketing Manager for Industrial Automation As industrial manufacturers look to achieve more with less in 2025, businesses are exploring advanced automation architectures to balance

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UK manufacturing divided by digital, new report indicates

    UK manufacturing divided by digital, new report indicates

A new report from industrial systems integrator Austin Consultants challenges the narrative of decline in UK manufacturing and highlights how many manufacturers and manufacturing communities are thriving despite economic pressures. It also

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow – 1st & 2nd October 2025

    Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow – 1st & 2nd October 2025

The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd of October 2025. Encompassing a comprehensive conference

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Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn – 11th September 2025

    Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn – 11th September 2025

The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Eikon Exhibition Centre, Lisburn, on Thursday, 11th of September 2025. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme

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Record exports by Enterprise Ireland client companies

    Record exports by Enterprise Ireland client companies

Enterprise Ireland has announced that its clients have achieved record exports of €36.75 billion in 2024, up 7% on 2023,

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€16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding awarded to support SMEs

    €16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding awarded to support SMEs

A combined total of €16.1 million of PEACEPLUS funding has been awarded to projects supporting SMEs to operate at scale

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Hollister Ballina transforms into ‘epicentre of global expertise’ with €80 million investment

    Hollister Ballina transforms into ‘epicentre of global expertise’ with €80 million investment

Hollister Incorporated, a global leader in ostomy, continence, wound care and critical care products, has announced an €80 million R&D

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Positive FDI performance in first half of 2025 as 179 investments set to deliver significant impact across the country with the potential to create more than 10,000 jobs – IDA Ireland

    Positive FDI performance in first half of 2025 as 179 investments set to deliver significant impact across the country with the potential to create more than 10,000 jobs – IDA Ireland

Foreign Direct Investment held firm in the six months to June 2025, with substantial investment in critical areas such as

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Astellas enhances operations across Ireland with €129 million investment in new projects in Kerry and Dublin

    Astellas enhances operations across Ireland with €129 million investment in new projects in Kerry and Dublin

IDA Ireland has welcomed the commitment by Astellas, one of Japan’s largest life sciences companies and a leading developer and

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Launch of the Futures Institute on Data and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University

    Launch of the Futures Institute on Data and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University

Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment Emer Higgins TD has launched the Futures Institute on Data and

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ANGOKA to invest nearly £2 million in world leading cyber security solution for the factory of the future

    ANGOKA to invest nearly £2 million in world leading cyber security solution for the factory of the future

Belfast-headquartered ANGOKA is investing £1.8 million in a world leading cyber security solution for the advanced manufacturing sector. The COSMIC

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AI Manufacturing Trends 2025: A Year of Practical Implementation and Sustainable Solutions

    AI Manufacturing Trends 2025: A Year of Practical Implementation and Sustainable Solutions

Despite the ongoing AI revolution and widespread publications of artificial intelligence advancements, experts emphasise that AI implementation in manufacturing remains

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Winners of the Insider’s Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025

    Winners of the Insider’s Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025

The winners of the Insider’s Made in Northern Ireland Awards 2025 have been announced. Awards recognise the quality products and

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Launch of new upskilling platform on Modern Methods of Construction

    Launch of new upskilling platform on Modern Methods of Construction

Skillnet MMC Accelerate, a new national online platform designed to upskill Ireland’s construction workforce in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC),

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Launch of ‘Silicon Island’: A National Semiconductor Strategy for Ireland

    Launch of ‘Silicon Island’: A National Semiconductor Strategy for Ireland

Ireland’s new Semiconductor Strategy, ‘Silicon Island’ has been officially launched. This major new initiative is designed to strengthen Ireland’s role in

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57% of large enterprises in Ireland investigating in reduced reliance on the US

    57% of large enterprises in Ireland investigating in reduced reliance on the US

Expleo, the global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced the results of new research which points to a

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New ESRI research explores trends in investments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland

    New ESRI research explores trends in investments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ireland

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) has released a new report, co-authored and funded by the Department of Finance,

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Collaboration at the fore of €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme

    Collaboration at the fore of €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme

A €30 million Shared Island Enterprise Scheme is marking a significant step forward in island-wide enterprise collaboration and growth, as three

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Ericsson invests €200 million at Athlone facility

    Ericsson invests €200 million at Athlone facility

Ericsson has announced a significant €200 million investment over the next three years in a pioneering research, development, and innovation

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Shortlist revealed for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025

    Shortlist revealed for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the shortlist for the inaugural

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EirGrid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland sign Memorandum of Understanding on the future of offshore wind in Ireland

    EirGrid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland sign Memorandum of Understanding on the future of offshore wind in Ireland

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland

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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition returns for 2025

    National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition returns for 2025

The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025 is set to return on 28th–29th May 2025 at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, bringing

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Innovation Accelerator programme boosts growth across the UK

    Innovation Accelerator programme boosts growth across the UK

Innovate UK has announced £30 million of extension funding to a highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future

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Irish Medtech Manufacturing Report highlights need for investment in advanced manufacturing and digital adoption

    Irish Medtech Manufacturing Report highlights need for investment in advanced manufacturing and digital adoption

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the medical technology sector, has released its latest Manufacturing Report, emphasising the urgent need

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First of its kind Machine Vision Accelerator to be established by Digital Manufacturing Ireland

    First of its kind Machine Vision Accelerator to be established by Digital Manufacturing Ireland

Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI) has announced the launch of the Vision Accelerator at its headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. This initiative

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New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre unlocks emerging technology for Scottish industry

    New Digital Process Manufacturing Centre unlocks emerging technology for Scottish industry

A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies has been officially opened in North Ayrshire, fuelling

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Enterprise Ireland launches new five-year strategy, Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)

    Enterprise Ireland launches new five-year strategy, Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)

Enterprise Ireland has published its new five-year strategy ‘Delivering for Ireland, Leading Globally (2025-2029)’, which outlines the organisation’s aims and

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AIM Centre welcomes David Bermingham as Director of AI to lead National AI Studio

    AIM Centre welcomes David Bermingham as Director of AI to lead National AI Studio

Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the appointment of David Bermingham (pictured) as its new Director of AI.

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Biopharma and Lifesciences UK Conference & Exhibition – March 27th 2025 – Novotel London West W6 8DR

    Biopharma and Lifesciences UK Conference & Exhibition – March 27th 2025 – Novotel London West W6 8DR

Book your place at the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected UK conference and exhibition to hear from leading national and international experts

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IDA Ireland launches new five year strategy

    IDA Ireland launches new five year strategy

IDA Ireland has unveiled its new five-year strategy, Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation, 2025-29, building on

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New Kerry Group Digital Centre of Excellence

    New Kerry Group Digital Centre of Excellence

Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has announced a new Digital Centre of Excellence, designed to increase operational

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AIM Centre launches National AI Studio for Irish manufacturing SMEs

    AIM Centre launches National AI Studio for Irish manufacturing SMEs

The AIM Centre, based in Sligo, has announced the establishment of an AI Studio, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower

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CompuCal announces partnership with Pro-Reliability Solutions

    CompuCal announces partnership with Pro-Reliability Solutions

Cork-based software company, CompuCal Calibration Solutions has partnered with Pro-Reliability Solutions (PRS), combining CompuCal’s award-winning Enterprise Asset Management platform with PRS’ expert knowledge and reliability

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VEX Robotics launches in primary schools across the northwest region of Ireland

    VEX Robotics launches in primary schools across the northwest region of Ireland

The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme

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Total employment at Enterprise Ireland client companies increases to a record 234,454 in 2024

    Total employment at Enterprise Ireland client companies increases to a record 234,454 in 2024

Enterprise Ireland’s End of Year Results for 2024 confirm that total employment at companies supported by the agency increased to

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Irish food and drink manufacturing performing well but costs are a concern

    Irish food and drink manufacturing performing well but costs are a concern

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has released its Food and Drink Manufacturing

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Record R&D, strong capital investment, and high number of new investors, drive continued strong performance of FDI against intense global competition

    Record R&D, strong capital investment, and high number of new investors, drive continued strong performance of FDI against intense global competition

IDA Ireland has announced its annual performance for 2024 showing continued strong levels of investment and employment across the FDI

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Winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024

    Winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently revealed the winners of

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BioPharma & Life Sciences Connected Live – January 23rd 2025 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork

    BioPharma & Life Sciences Connected Live – January 23rd 2025 – Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Cork

Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected

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