Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rhonda Doyle as the new Vice President of Customer Operations in the UK and Ireland.
The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway (SFT) launched recently at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Moylish Campus, is already providing an investment of €1.8 million in the Midwest
Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers’ is a practical
The annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will he held at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, on Tuesday, 28th, and Wednesday, 29th of May 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference
The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched its new strategy, reaffirming its commitment to unlocking the high growth potential of advanced digital technologies for UK industry.
The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including a wide array of
Businesses across the supply chain understand the value of integrating various applications to enable a seamless and increasingly automated flow of information between their own systems and those operated by
UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made Smarter’s innovative leadership programmes. Made Smarter, a government-funded industry-led initiative
Irish CFOs are forecasting strong growth in their organisations this year, with a consensus projection of 11% growth for 2024 among the 150 senior finance leaders surveyed for the annual
In an important milestone for the North-West region’s manufacturing sector, the new Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo has been officially opened. This initiative is a partnership between
By John Whelan Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been all over the news recently, but not for all the right reasons. Generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, captivated
86% of SMEs are optimistic about the business environment in Ireland this year, according to the Melior Funding for Growth Survey 2024, an increase from 70% in last year’s comparable
SME manufacturers in the UK food and drink sector are the latest to secure backing from Made Smarter’s trailblazing adoption programme. Brightside Brewing Company, Just Bee Honey, Studio Bakery, Chandley
This year, during Logistics & Supply Chain Skills Week as supported by the Department of Transport the CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Summit will take place on Tuesday, 27th February
Semi-conductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has announced that it has secured pre-IPO funding as a result of meeting a London-based investor at the Northern Ireland Investment Summit in September. IceMOS
Employment in client companies of Enterprise Ireland increased to a total of 225,495 in 2023, the highest ever recorded. The total number of jobs created was 15,530. When job losses are
The Medicine Accelerator, the Irish multinational group responsible for breakthrough pharma process research and development (APC) and Manufacture (VLE), has announced a groundbreaking expansion that involves the creation of 300
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected Live Conference and Exhibition will be held on Thursday, January
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has secured funding to upgrade the facility to support innovation projects for high-tech developers and users of battery technologies. The new funding for the
Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Along the way, academics and industry experts have explored concepts such as Industry 4.0
IDA Ireland has reported strong annual results for 2023 showing an increased number of investments, steady levels of employment across the FDI sector, robust regional investment and strong performance across
Construction output in Ireland is forecast to grow at the strongest rate among 19 European countries, expanding by 3.2% this year and 4.4% in 2024. This comes at a time
Ahead of its annual Supply Chain Awards, Sisk carried out research with its suppliers, sub-contractors and manufacturers that indicates an upward trend in sustainability awareness and engagement in the construction
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
On Wednesday 20th September, Novotek Ireland invites you to Evolution 2023, which will bring together representatives from exciting vendor partners with
Seventeen new projects will receive funding for cutting edge medicine manufacturing, delivered by the Innovate UK Transforming Medicine Manufacturing programme.
Expected to attract over 3,000 visitors from all over the country and even further afield, TechConnect Live, Ireland’s largest technology
Shoppers in Northern Ireland are getting the prompt to stock up with ice cream on hot days thanks to a new,
The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on 25th
Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the results of the 8th
IDA Ireland has appointed Rachel Shelly (pictured) to the role of Divisional Manager, Life Sciences & Food and Talent, Transformation
The Shannon Estuary can become the “green digital powerhouse for the country” and its future economic development and benefit Europe
Thousands of UK-based small and medium-sized businesses struggle to overcome their fear of technology, placing them in jeopardy of lagging
All4Labels Global Packaging Group, incorporating All4Graphics, a leading international manufacturer of packaging solutions, as well as a pioneer in digital
Made Smarter has launched a whitepaper to help SME manufacturers accelerate their net zero plans. ‘Decarbonisation through Digitalisation: manufacturing made
From Globalization, to Localization, to Diversification: How the Pandemic is Reshaping Supply Chains
How operational and technological investment can provide solutions to the challenges faced by the logistics industry as manufacturers localize and
The UK’s position as a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been boosted by the announcement of a series
The European Commission has approved an investment by the Irish State in Analog Devices Inc.’s €630 million Project FANFARE, which
NeoDyne, an Irish and UK company in its 25th year of delivering complex system integration across a wide range of
Two food businesses are among the first recipients of the Made Smarter Awards, which celebrate excellence in manufacturing. The scheme
Diageo, the maker of Guinness, Smirnoff and Johnnie Walker, has announced a five-year business transformation program in partnership with SAP
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held
A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled this week
The Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), which represents investment of £100 million under the Belfast Region City Deal,
Novotek, who aid industrial firms adopting advanced automation, IoT technologies and smart factory solutions, will be attending the National Manufacturing & Supply
PepsiCo, a global food and beverage leader, is nearing completion on a €127 million investment at its Little Island production
Analog Devices, Inc (ADI), a global semiconductor leader, has announced a new €630 million investment at its European regional headquarters