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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 (RD&I) project at the company’s Athlone facility in central Ireland.

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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 BioPharmaChem Impact Awards 2025. The Impact Awards aim to recognise

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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 and IDA Ireland on the future of offshore wind in

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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 together thousands of manufacturing professionals, industry leaders, and government representatives for two

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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 of UK industrial strategy. The Innovation Accelerator (IA) programme focuses

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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 for greater investment in advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. As

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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 builds on DMI’s commitment to Cognitive Manufacturing and the work

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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 economic growth and helping to position the region as a

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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 ambitions for the Irish enterprise base and its purpose to

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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. David will spearhead the launch and expansion of the AIM

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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 in pharmaceutical manufacturing. London’s biopharma and life sciences sector is

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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 its previous success in helping to transform the Irish economy.

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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 efficiencies and enhance customer connectivity. The centre, which is being supported

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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 manufacturing SMEs across Ireland by showcasing the transformative power of

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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 toolkit to deliver a digital, end to end solution for

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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 to primary schools across Sligo, Leitrim, North Mayo, and South

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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 a record 234,454 last year, with 15,741 new jobs created.

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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 Report 2025 – “Appetite for Growth” – a sectoral extract

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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 sector. The agency, working on behalf of the Irish government,

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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 the Irish Medtech Awards 2024. The winners are: Medtech Company

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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 Live Conference and Exhibition will be held on Thursday, January

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Local businesses benefit from Invest NI lunch & learn events

    Local businesses benefit from Invest NI lunch & learn events

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

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European Infrastructure Conference – 14th November 2024 – The Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge – Dublin

    European Infrastructure Conference – 14th November 2024 – The Clayton Hotel, Ballsbridge – Dublin

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

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23 more companies secure grants from UK adoption programme to digitalise

    23 more companies secure grants from UK adoption programme to digitalise

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

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Launch of cross-border Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Project for schools in Louth and Northern Ireland

    Launch of cross-border Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Project for schools in Louth and Northern Ireland

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

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Cork-based Pipelife announces next phase of its ongoing €35 million investment

    Cork-based Pipelife announces next phase of its ongoing €35 million investment

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

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow – 23rd & 24th October 2024

    Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow – 23rd & 24th October 2024

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

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Driving Innovation in Diagnostic Technologies: Enterprise Ireland and Roche Diagnostics launch 2024 Incubator Programme

    Driving Innovation in Diagnostic Technologies: Enterprise Ireland and Roche Diagnostics launch 2024 Incubator Programme

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

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Ericsson celebrates 50 years in Athlone and promises a future of innovation

    Ericsson celebrates 50 years in Athlone and promises a future of innovation

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

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MMC Ireland calls for overhaul of public procurement to drive digitalisation and decarbonisation in construction

    MMC Ireland calls for overhaul of public procurement to drive digitalisation and decarbonisation in construction

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

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Digital transformation confusion risks paralysing SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter

    Digital transformation confusion risks paralysing SME manufacturers, says Made Smarter

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

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IDA Ireland and Westmeath County Council sign Memorandum of Understanding to deliver advance technology building

    IDA Ireland and Westmeath County Council sign Memorandum of Understanding to deliver advance technology building

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

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Irish engineering industry calls for strategic Government investment to sustain competitiveness amid global uncertainty

    Irish engineering industry calls for strategic Government investment to sustain competitiveness amid global uncertainty

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

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UK Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and Places

    UK Infrastructure: Enabling Growth by connecting People and Places

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

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Made Smarter launches peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers

    Made Smarter launches peer network to accelerate digital adoption among SME manufacturers

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

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Digital Catapult launches platform to solve supply chain setbacks

    Digital Catapult launches platform to solve supply chain setbacks

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

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Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo leads the way securing Arctic Edge Project funding

    Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre, Sligo leads the way securing Arctic Edge Project funding

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

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Spin-out SOLVE to digitally transform chemical manufacturing

    Spin-out SOLVE to digitally transform chemical manufacturing

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

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Ireland’s FDI economic impact remains strong reflecting steady delivery of growth and transformative investments

    Ireland’s FDI economic impact remains strong reflecting steady delivery of growth and transformative investments

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

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Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 12th September 2024

    Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 12th September 2024

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

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Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023

    Enterprise Ireland-supported companies in the food and drink sector spent €165 million on R&D activities in 2023

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

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Made Smarter Adoption Awards recognise digital transformation champions among UK SME manufacturers

    Made Smarter Adoption Awards recognise digital transformation champions among UK SME manufacturers

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

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Hubs launched to create a sustainable future for UK manufacturing

    Hubs launched to create a sustainable future for UK manufacturing

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

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CEO of Irish Manufacturing Research, Barry Kennedy, among those honoured by Engineers Ireland

    CEO of Irish Manufacturing Research, Barry Kennedy, among those honoured by Engineers Ireland

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

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€24 million invested in start-ups in 2023 by Enterprise Ireland

    €24 million invested in start-ups in 2023 by Enterprise Ireland

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

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EY Ireland Tech Leaders Outlook 2024 – AI, Cybersecurity & Talent top the agenda while Cloud adoption soars

    EY Ireland Tech Leaders Outlook 2024 – AI, Cybersecurity & Talent top the agenda while Cloud adoption soars

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

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New projects sought for €500 million Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

    New projects sought for €500 million Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

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

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Schneider Electric appoints Rhonda Doyle as VP of Customer Operations UK and Ireland to enhance the Digital Customer Experience

    Schneider Electric appoints Rhonda Doyle as VP of Customer Operations UK and Ireland to enhance the Digital Customer Experience

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rhonda Doyle as the new

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New Smarter Factory Technology Gateway to propel Irish companies into a digital future

    New Smarter Factory Technology Gateway to propel Irish companies into a digital future

The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway (SFT) launched recently at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Moylish Campus, is

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Made Smarter and tech institutes partner to help UK manufacturers go digital

    Made Smarter and tech institutes partner to help UK manufacturers go digital

Made Smarter and leading technology demonstrators have joined forces to demystify digital transformation with a new white paper. ‘Made Smarter technologies:

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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024 – 28-29th May – RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin

    National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2024 – 28-29th May – RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin

The annual Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will he held at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, on Tuesday, 28th,

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New Hartree Centre strategy advances computing for UK industry

    New Hartree Centre strategy advances computing for UK industry

The Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Hartree Centre has launched its new strategy, reaffirming its commitment to unlocking the

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National Construction Summit –18th April 2024 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin

    National Construction Summit –18th April 2024 – Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin

The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin.

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Five Key Steps for Supply Chain Integration

    Five Key Steps for Supply Chain Integration

Businesses across the supply chain understand the value of integrating various applications to enable a seamless and increasingly automated flow

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UK SME manufacturers in the food and drink sector prepare for digital future with leadership programmes

    UK SME manufacturers in the food and drink sector prepare for digital future with leadership programmes

UK food and drink manufacturers have been empowered with the vision, skills and drive to pursue smarter manufacturing through Made

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Irish CFOs forecast strong growth in 2024, prioritise cost control, investments in AI & sustainability reporting

    Irish CFOs forecast strong growth in 2024, prioritise cost control, investments in AI & sustainability reporting

Irish CFOs are forecasting strong growth in their organisations this year, with a consensus projection of 11% growth for 2024

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The AIM Centre in Sligo officially opens

    The AIM Centre in Sligo officially opens

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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Warnings for Irish manufacturers amid the AI boom

    Warnings for Irish manufacturers amid the AI boom

By John Whelan Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been all over the news recently, but not for all the right

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