Global insight provider IGD has identified six trends set to influence the global retail landscape in 2023. With inflation driving a significant increase in production costs and retail prices across
Enterprise Ireland, the Government agency responsible for developing Irish business globally, has announced the creation of 19,660 new jobs by Enterprise Ireland client companies in 2022. The jobs growth translates
Scottish Engineering, the industry membership and representative body for manufacturing and engineering in Scotland, has been announced as the Headline Sponsor of the annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference &
Yeovil-based Leonardo, one of the UK’s leading aerospace companies and one of biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to the UK MoD, has been awarded a C$1 billion (€690
CRH plc, the global leader in building materials solutions, has established CRH Ventures, its venture capital unit, which will support the development of new technologies and innovative solutions to meet
Construct Innovate, a new Enterprise Ireland Technology Centre hosted at University of Galway, has been officially launched. The Centre has been established with funding of €5 million, over 5 years,
SME manufacturers in the food and drink sector are being urged to start planning for next Christmas by exploring how technology can help with the seasonal surge. While production is
The Irish Government has launched the White Paper on Enterprise. Following a review of enterprise policy launched earlier this year, which involved public consultation and engagement of an international advisory panel
ABB has launched its ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process control solution to further support breweries in their operational efficiency through digital transformation. ABB’s brewmaster, who has the notable achievement of
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published the results of a major new survey which shows a drop in confidence in the manufacturing sector for the next six
The Irish Government has announced an €11 million investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk. The AMTCE is the largest advanced manufacturing training centre of its
Stock inefficiencies and inventory ‘black holes’ are exacerbating the supply chain crisis for food companies according to new research. Nearly 10% of stock is lost – either through the 7.1% which is damaged or
Monaghan-based IJM Timber Engineering has secured funding under Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative, a programme aimed at achieving faster, higher-quality construction of housing by providing funding support for productivity
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Omdia, the technology research and advisory group, have found that while industrial companies are setting ambitious sustainability
A specialist food manufacturer has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of Made Smarter. Firstplay
£14 million has been awarded to projects that harness digital technology to drive energy efficiency, productivity and growth across key manufacturing industries. UK Research and Innovation has announced the winners
Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, has announced that it has acquired the robotics division of Delfoi, a pioneer company in robot offline programming (OLP) software solutions worldwide.
Republic of Ireland headquartered engineering and technology services firm Malone Group is setting up a new Digital Services & Project Support Centre in Craigavon, creating ten jobs. The company works
A trailblazing programme that has backed 2,500 manufacturers to adopt new digital technology and skills to create growth and jobs has secured £6.1 million funding to continue for three more
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Thursday, 13th of October 2022, will be the largest event of its kind
IDA Ireland has launched two online self-assessment tools for client companies that will help companies assess current activities that enable advanced manufacturing or digitalisation of services, in addition to helping
A manufacturer of juice dispensers is using augmented reality to transform its sales process, drive productivity and create new jobs. GenerationJuice, based in Bromborough, Liverpool City Region, makes app-driven drink
In response to increased demand from its Irish customer base, leading robotics and automation company FANUC will officially open the doors to its first ever dedicated facility in Ireland on
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) has appointed former UKRI Made Smarter Innovation Challenge Director, Chris Courtney, as Chief Executive Officer.
Supply chain woes could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to a new series of world-first national digital
Consumers globally are preparing to hunker down for a long financial squeeze, as the increasing cost of living and geopolitical
Tipperary firm Clancy Construction is the first firm to secure approval under Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative. The initiative
Ireland’s first ever ‘Digital First’ Day will take place on November 16th 2022 with the goal of putting the power
An ice cream manufacturer is ready for the summer rush after using technology to transform with the support of Made
The European Commission has approved a €500 million Irish investment support scheme aimed at incentivising companies to accelerate or expand
UK SME manufacturers across all sectors are being urged to accelerate technology adoption to adjust to the economic challenges around
Cobotics Skillnet has announced the launch of two new programmes in association with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Skillnet Ireland
The Government has published Ireland’s new National Smart Specialisation Strategy (S3) 2022-2027 to identify and invest in the strengths and opportunities
Businesses around the world are planning major investments in digital technologies to support ambitious expansion plans following lessons learned from
Expleo, a global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced 200 jobs and the opening of its first regional
The European Commission has announced that CeADAR based in UCD, Dublin, and the FactoryxChange consortium in the Irish Midlands are
From tackling climate change to improving digital security, the UK is revolutionising multiple industries by harnessing the power of quantum
BSI, the business improvement and standards company, has been successfully developing and demonstrating future digital solutions with Trace Labs and
The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Group, operated by the University of Strathclyde, has announced that it will open a
Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held
REE Automotive, an automotive technology company and provider of electric vehicle (EV) platforms, has announced progress towards commercial production, having
Dentaltech, Ireland’s largest provider and manufacturer of bespoke, high-quality dentures for people of all ages, has unveiled cutting-edge technology that
UK manufacturers are to have their productivity and competitiveness boosted thanks to a new digital smart factory and testbed at
The 2022 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held over two days – on 25th and
Connected Curriculum, Siemens’ innovative teaching programme integrating technology into the higher education curriculum, has expanded its university partnerships bringing its
IDA Ireland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland has launched a national online searchable database to profile Irish based companies and multinational
The Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has launched a new report setting out the opportunities and challenges of
The 2022 National Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition will be held over two days – on 25th and 26th of May
Siemens has partnered with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to produce smart automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to meet the growing
Construction at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland Group’s (NMIS) headquarters in Renfrewshire’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) is nearing
Britvic is scaling up its online ambitions with the launch of its first global digital strategy and content studio to work
To launch its Irish facility, industrial metrology specialist The Sempre Group is hosting a virtual roundtable on digitalising Irish manufacturing. On
The University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has recently added three new Members and welcomed back another, with
Integrated Facilities Solutions (IFS), the Dublin-based leading provider of digital asset management solutions for infrastructure and real estate, has announced it is
A new wave of manufacturers in the food and drink industry have helped Made Smarter’s trailblazing technology adoption programme mark
Momentum for digital technologies in lab research is growing and was further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, causing teams to
CeADAR’s experience suggests companies are aware of the power of data, AI and machine learning but are hesitant to explore
SMEs in the food and drinks industry are being offered a free guide to give them the ingredients for digitalisation.
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