The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has awarded a contract extension worth £656 million to BAE Systems to progress the concepting and technology of the next generation combat aircraft, known as
Funding has been announced for a further five innovative projects under the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). Two projects have been approved funding of up to €9.6 million in the
The 2023 National Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition will be held over two days – on 23rd and 24th of May – at RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin. Incorporating a comprehensive conference
The European Union’s agenda towards decarbonisation includes shifting urban logistics into a more sustainable industry. As a fast-evolving sector defined by the development of new technologies and accelerated automation, freight
Small and medium UK businesses are being held back post-pandemic by a reluctance to adopt new technologies, experts have warned. Experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have warned that the future of many SMEs is at risk
Abbey Machinery, which is one of Ireland’s largest and most respected manufacturers of agricultural equipment, has announced the successful expansion of its factory by an additional 10,000 square feet at
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is taking place on the 20th April, 2023 at the Arena MK, Milton Keynes, is a technology to industry event covering
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD has officially opened Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI). Located in the IDA Ireland National Technology Park in Limerick, DMI is the national
The Irish Government has launched Call 6 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by the industry and research sector into
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new online platform to help manufacturers access the support needed to adopt innovation and increase their efficiency and productivity. The Food and
Food and drink manufacturers have helped Made Smarter’s pioneering technology adoption programme reach its 250th investment milestone. Among the latest businesses to secure support from the government-funded and industry-led initiative are:
The Irish Government has announced the establishment of the Data2Sustain and FactoryxChange European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIH). These two are the first of four hubs which will make up Ireland’s
The use of 3D systems is becoming increasingly popular for factory layout. Companies want to benefit from the advantages of 3D design while keeping to their traditional 2D-based design process.
By Wendy Lloyd-Goodwin, Founder of Life Science Law, a disruptive new company providing leading legal and compliance advice for businesses on pharmaceuticals, consumer wellbeing products, medical devices, and cannabinoids. The
Twenty-three new projects ranging from eco-friendly concrete to floating solar arrays have been announced as part of Innovate UK’s launchpad programme. The 23 projects funded through the Liverpool City Region
The 2023 National Construction Summit is being held on Tuesday, March 21st at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including a wide array of
A ground breaking ceremony has been held in celebration of a new £30 million supercomputer centre that is under construction at the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) Daresbury Laboratory.
A report by EY highlights that the construction industry in Ireland is at a critical juncture. The report, entitled, A Detailed Description of Needs for the Irish Construction/Built Environment Sector finds
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced a multi-year extension to its technological partnership with Warburtons to improve production at six of
SL Controls has announced the creation of 100 new highly skilled jobs in Ireland, helping the company to achieve its growth objectives and its plans for further expansion in target
By Tom Bouchier, Managing Director, FANUC UK The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small nation, has long punched above its weight on the global
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
Yeovil-based Leonardo, one of the UK’s leading aerospace companies and one of biggest suppliers of defence and security equipment to
CRH plc, the global leader in building materials solutions, has established CRH Ventures, its venture capital unit, which will support
Construct Innovate, a new Enterprise Ireland Technology Centre hosted at University of Galway, has been officially launched. The Centre has
SME manufacturers in the food and drink sector are being urged to start planning for next Christmas by exploring how
The Irish Government has launched the White Paper on Enterprise. Following a review of enterprise policy launched earlier this year, which
ABB has launched its ABB Ability™ BeerMaker intelligent process control solution to further support breweries in their operational efficiency through
Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has published the results of a major new survey which shows a drop
The Irish Government has announced an €11 million investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk. The
Stock inefficiencies and inventory ‘black holes’ are exacerbating the supply chain crisis for food companies according to new research. Nearly 10% of
Monaghan-based IJM Timber Engineering has secured funding under Enterprise Ireland’s ‘Built to Innovate’ initiative, a programme aimed at achieving faster,
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Omdia, the technology research and advisory group,
A specialist food manufacturer has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing
£14 million has been awarded to projects that harness digital technology to drive energy efficiency, productivity and growth across key
Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, has announced that it has acquired the robotics division of Delfoi, a
Republic of Ireland headquartered engineering and technology services firm Malone Group is setting up a new Digital Services & Project
A trailblazing programme that has backed 2,500 manufacturers to adopt new digital technology and skills to create growth and jobs
The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Thursday, 13th of
IDA Ireland has launched two online self-assessment tools for client companies that will help companies assess current activities that enable
A manufacturer of juice dispensers is using augmented reality to transform its sales process, drive productivity and create new jobs.
In response to increased demand from its Irish customer base, leading robotics and automation company FANUC will officially open the
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
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