Ericsson has announced a significant €200 million investment over the next three years in a pioneering research, development, and innovation (RD&I) project at the company’s Athlone facility in central Ireland.

BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI), the Ibec group that represents the biopharmaceutical and chemical sectors, has announced the shortlist for the inaugural BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. The Impact Awards aim to recognise

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between EirGrid, the operator and developer of Ireland’s electricity grid, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland on the future of offshore wind in

The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2025 is set to return on 28th–29th May 2025 at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, bringing together thousands of manufacturing professionals, industry leaders, and government representatives for two

Innovate UK has announced £30 million of extension funding to a highly successful pilot programme that is shaping the future of UK industrial strategy. The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme focuses

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group representing the medical technology sector, has released its latest Manufacturing Report, emphasising the urgent need for greater investment in advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. As

Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI) has announced the launch of the Vision Accelerator at its headquarters in Limerick, Ireland. This initiative builds on DMI’s commitment to Cognitive Manufacturing and the work

A new centre designed to support process manufacturing industries with next-generation technologies has been officially opened in North Ayrshire, fuelling economic growth and helping to position the region as a

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

Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre has announced the appointment of David Bermingham (pictured) as its new Director of AI. David will spearhead the launch and expansion of the AIM
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IDA Ireland has unveiled its new five-year strategy, Adapt Intelligently: A Strategy for Sustainable Growth and Innovation, 2025-29, building on its previous success in helping to transform the Irish economy.

Kerry Group, a global leader in taste and nutrition, has announced a new Digital Centre of Excellence, designed to increase operational efficiencies and enhance customer connectivity. The centre, which is being supported

The AIM Centre, based in Sligo, has announced the establishment of an AI Studio, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower manufacturing SMEs across Ireland by showcasing the transformative power of

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 toolkit to deliver a digital, end to end solution for

The AIM Centre, in partnership with AbbVie and Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, has successfully introduced the VEX Robotics programme to primary schools across Sligo, Leitrim, North Mayo, and South

Enterprise Ireland’s End of Year Results for 2024 confirm that total employment at companies supported by the agency increased to a record 234,454 last year, with 15,741 new jobs created.

Food Drink Ireland (FDI), the Ibec group representing the food and drink sector, has released its Food and Drink Manufacturing Report 2025 – “Appetite for Growth” – a sectoral extract

IDA Ireland has announced its annual performance for 2024 showing continued strong levels of investment and employment across the FDI sector. The agency, working on behalf of the Irish government,

Irish Medtech, the Ibec group that represents the medtech sector, Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland recently revealed the winners of the Irish Medtech Awards 2024. The winners are: Medtech Company

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

Almost 40 businesses from Newry, Mourne & Down District Council area have taken vital steps to grow their businesses by participating in Invest Northern Ireland’s Lunch & Learn workshops held

Industry leaders and key stakeholders will gather in Dublin at the European Infrastructure Conference 2024 on November 14th to discuss opportunities to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain infrastructure required for global

A cupcake manufacturer is among 23 more to secure backing from Made Smarter, the movement accelerating the digital transformation among

A unique cross-border initiative between secondary schools in Louth and North Ireland has been launched. The Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Schools

Pipelife, Ireland’s leading manufacturer and provider of plastic piping systems, has announced the launch of an ambitious 3-year Training, Innovation

The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the SEC Glasgow on Wednesday 23rd

In a significant boost to Ireland’s rapidly evolving medtech ecosystem, Enterprise Ireland has joined forces with Roche Diagnostics UK and

Ericsson, a global leader in communications technology and services, today celebrates the 50-year anniversary of its Research and Development (R&D)

MMC Ireland, the largest industry representative body for stakeholders in the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) sector, has today submitted

Confusion around digital transformation is risking paralysis among SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter. Donna Edwards, director of the North West

IDA Ireland and Westmeath County Council gathered in council chambers recently for the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding

Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the engineering manufacturing and services sector, is calling on the Government to

Make UK’s latest deep dive into the state of UK infrastructure is out now! ‘Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and

Made Smarter North West has launched a new peer-to-peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers in England. The

Digital Catapult has launched the Digital Supply Chain Hub, a platform designed to facilitate strategic collaboration between manufacturers and digital

Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo will act as the lead partner on an EU Project aiming to enhance

A new spin-out will use artificial intelligence and innovative experimental methods to improve the manufacturing of products such as drugs

Ireland’s proposition for FDI investment remains strong according to IDA Ireland following publication of its mid-year results for 2024 alongside

The Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held at the Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, on

Enterprise Ireland saw investment in R&D activities by companies it supports in the Food and Drink sector reach €165 million

Made Smarter, the movement connecting manufacturers to technology and skills, has launched a national awards programme to celebrate digital transformation

Five new hubs have been launched which aim to address the challenge of commercialising early-stage research within key areas of

A number of leading Irish broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and academics were honoured with Fellowships of engineering representative body, Engineers Ireland, at

Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million

Tech leaders in Ireland are reporting strong interest in the transformative potential of AI, but this is not yet turning

Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) has been launched. The aim of the Fund is to encourage

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

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