UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and its partners have announced new feasibility awards to develop and improve resource-efficient or bio-based materials and manufacturing. The joint investment by the Biotechnology and
Research

Rolls-Royce has signed the biggest UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) contract in its history. The Unity contract stretches over eight years and brings together all elements of research and technology,

Ireland is forecast to deliver the strongest rate of new housing completions across 19 European countries in 2024 on a per population basis and is on track to maintain this

Twenty-two of Ireland’s top entrepreneurs and innovators presented new research breakthroughs to leading figures in business and industry at a special showcase at University of Galway recently. The 22 high

Small and mid-sized suppliers in the UK alcoholic drinks sector could unlock an average of £27,575 in repeat sales with a renewed focus on customer loyalty, a new report reveals.

A range of new eco-friendly packaging materials made from onion skins and peelings is being created by an Oban-based start-up, offering an alternative to fossil fuel-derived plastic products – a

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced a £25 million investment in five new green industry centres. Emerging green industries, ranging from sustainable electronics and making houses fit for the

Sustained public investment in industrial biotechnology between 2010 and 2021 has led to a wide range of economic and social benefits for the UK. That is according to a report

New ESRI research funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS) investigates labour market demand, supply and skills for artificial intelligence (AI), automation and blockchain-related

Four-in-ten organisations (39%) have cited revenue losses as a key long-term consequence of the labour shortage. This is according to new research by Visual Components of manufacturing decision-makers in the UK.

Small and mid-sized food and drink manufacturers in the UK are facing a ‘silent killer’ as new figures show profitability in both categories has dropped, despite strong sales. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic

Almost 100 new projects will use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve productivity across the UK economy. The 98 projects include improving safety on construction sites, reducing time spent repairing the

CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for medical devices based at the University of Galway, has launched an economic report that puts its value to the Irish economy

A full year’s data from the An Post eCommerce Index reveals that convenience (72%) is the key driver for online purchases and 40% of all online ordering is through retailer social

A number of leading Irish broadcasters, entrepreneurs, and academics were honoured with Fellowships of engineering representative body, Engineers Ireland, at a recent ceremony in Dublin’s InterContinental Hotel. Fellowships were awarded

In an era marked by an explosion of documents, information and data, a recent survey of industry leaders, carried out by document and information management consultancy, Convergent, sheds light on

Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million in Irish start-ups and supported a total of 156 start-up

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) will be participating in this year’s National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, taking place on the 28th and 29th of May 2024, at the RDS

Tech leaders in Ireland are reporting strong interest in the transformative potential of AI, but this is not yet turning to action for the majority of organisations, with more than

An experienced pharmaceutical industry leader has been appointed as Director of the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre at University of Limerick. Damon Warnock (pictured above), who has wealth of knowledge and

The ESRI anticipates growth across all main economic activity indicators in 2024 and 2025. This comes despite discrepancies between Modified Domestic Demand (MDD) and headline indicators like GDP and GNP

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

Why did businesses automate in 2023? New data from HowToRobot shows the role of labor shortages, inflation, and employee well-being in automation decisions. Ongoing labor shortages in the manufacturing sector

A new study by researchers at University of Limerick has revealed a sustainable method of efficiently converting waste heat into

Semi-conductor manufacturer, IceMOS Technology Corporation has announced that it has secured pre-IPO funding as a result of meeting a London-based

The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has secured funding to upgrade the facility to support innovation projects for high-tech developers

Technological advancements, climate change, and geopolitical tensions have transformed the global manufacturing landscape in recent decades. Along the way, academics

Global economic conditions continue to moderate as 2023 comes to an end. While the underlying Irish economy continues to grow,

A new economic survey, by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), has found that 80% of SMEs are either

IDA Ireland has unveiled a new corporate identity that reflects the organisation’s steadfast commitment to its partnerships with multinational clients

Britain’s manufacturing sector is warning the UK risks falling behind its international rivals in the race to embrace cutting edge

In an exciting development in precision manufacturing, Hexagon and Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) have announced the successful commissioning of their

Airbus Helicopters in the UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult –

Goods trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland has grown substantially since Brexit. International trade is strongly linked to better overall

Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency, has announced a new bilateral partnership with Protein Industries Canada (PIC), looking to

Quantities of carbon emitted by freight vehicles could be cut significantly thanks to breakthroughs at the EPSRC-funded Centre for Sustainable

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

New Kantar Worldpanel data, released by the Food and Drink Federation (FDF), shows the average UK shopping basket has become

The £100 million Innovation Accelerators programme is accelerating the growth of three high-potential innovation clusters in Glasgow, Greater Manchester and

Research helping to build a more sustainable circular bioeconomy has been boosted by the announcement of BBSRC’s £5.3 million circular

The beginning of 2023 has seen a significant rise in manufacturing small businesses predicting growth in the next three months,

Twenty-three new projects ranging from eco-friendly concrete to floating solar arrays have been announced as part of Innovate UK’s launchpad

Edinburgh’s Roslin Innovation Centre (RIC) has had a positive impact on the local, regional and national economy, a new report

New research conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute and produced in partnership with the Shared Island unit in

Hospitality and tourism businesses saw the fastest operating cost rises of any UK sector in November, as firms faced sharp

Construct Innovate, a new Enterprise Ireland Technology Centre hosted at University of Galway, has been officially launched. The Centre has

Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected

Innovate UK is launching a new £30 million fund to advance life-changing cancer therapeutics delivered through the Biomedical Catalyst (BMC)

The Economic and Social Research Institute in partnership with the Shared Island unit in the Department of the Taoiseach have

The number of UK sectors experiencing falling output was at its highest level in 29 months in October, as demand

The Irish Government has announced an €11 million investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk. The

Almost seven-in-ten (69%) manufacturing decision makers agree that their sustainability strategy has been restricted due to cost pressures. This is

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Omdia, the technology research and advisory group,

Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

New funding has been announced for the Faraday Battery Challenge. The additional £211 million in funding allows the challenge to

Research by the ESRI (Economic & Social Research Institute) shows reductions in UK to EU goods trade by 16% and

EY has launched AI Labs – a unique AI centre of excellence – offering clients access to game changing capabilities

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on Thursday, 13th of