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Mackle Food Company to boost productivity and jobs with £6 million investment in automation

    Mackle Food Company to boost productivity and jobs with £6 million investment in automation

Dungannon-based Mackle Food Company has announced a £6.3 million investment to expand its factory, enhance automation, and boost productivity. The company also plans to create 32 jobs. Established in 2005,

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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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US robotics and AI pioneer launches Edinburgh R&D hub

    US robotics and AI pioneer launches Edinburgh R&D hub

Scottish Enterprise has supported Los Angeles-based Launchpad Build Inc. to open a global Research and Development (R&D) hub in Edinburgh’s New Town. Employing a team of 24, the new R&D

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Debunking automation myths in manufacturing

    Debunking automation myths in manufacturing

Automation has revolutionised manufacturing businesses’ operations through improved efficiency, productivity gains, and overall business growth. Indeed, since the early 2010s, consultancy giants have been championing the transformative power of automated systems

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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 SME manufacturers in the UK. Cupcakes By Sophia, based in

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Zeus and Aldar Tissue open new €15 million tissue manufacturing facility in Dublin

    Zeus and Aldar Tissue open new €15 million tissue manufacturing facility in Dublin

Aldar Tissue, Ireland’s largest household and commercial tissue paper manufacturer and part of the Zeus Group, has officially opened its new €15 million, purpose-built manufacturing facility in Rathcoole, Dublin. The

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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 Project, led by Louth & Meath Education and Training Board

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Kilrea company Hutchinson creating 57 jobs in a multi million pound investment to boost productivity

    Kilrea company Hutchinson creating 57 jobs in a multi million pound investment to boost productivity

Kilrea-based company Hutchinson is making a significant investment in new equipment that will further boost its productivity and support planned growth including the creation of 57 new jobs. Hutchinson, which currently

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New investment in Leap Automation powers industrial AI robotics in Scotland

    New investment in Leap Automation powers industrial AI robotics in Scotland

A new £7.9 million investment, led by £3.5 million from the Scottish National Investment Bank, will enable scale and growth for Leap Automation Ltd, an emerging leader in low-cost industrial

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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 and Thursday 24th of October 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference

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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 adoption programme, says businesses are hesitant to commit to change

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Prepare to Automate: 6 Design Tips to Futureproof Your Production

    Prepare to Automate: 6 Design Tips to Futureproof Your Production

Manufacturing is one of the UK’s success stories. With an output valued at £224 billion[1], we are now the eighth largest manufacturing nation in the world. But our position is

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The 2024 PPMA Show is fast approaching

    The 2024 PPMA Show is fast approaching

For over 35 years the annual PPMA Show has been a highlight of the processing and packaging industry’s calendar. This event, between 24-26 September at the NEC in Birmingham, is

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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 Digital Champions Network brings together businesses who have engaged with

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Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF

    Over five million cartons recycled since launch of dedicated sorting at Ireland’s largest MRF

More than five million beverage cartons have been sorted and fully recycled since AI powered robotic sorting was launched at Panda’s materials recovery facility (MRF) in Ballymount, Dublin. Installed last year

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Explore innovative processing and packaging technologies at PPMA Show

    Explore innovative processing and packaging technologies at PPMA Show

Established over 35 years ago, the PPMA Show is recognised as the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition. Each September, world-class companies come together to display their latest cutting-edge

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€2.4 billion investment in Kildare Innovation Campus

    €2.4 billion investment in Kildare Innovation Campus

Kildare Innovation Campus (KIC), located in a parkland setting on 184 acres between Celbridge and Leixlip, has announced a €2.4 billion investment in the further development of the site. This

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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: powering the digital transformation of SME manufacturers’ is a practical

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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, and Wednesday, 29th of May 2024. Incorporating a comprehensive conference

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Lack of workers led automation decisions in 2023

    Lack of workers led automation decisions in 2023

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

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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 reasons. Generative AI systems like ChatGPT and Google’s Bard, captivated

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Busting the automation myths: 7 reasons to embrace robotics

    Busting the automation myths: 7 reasons to embrace robotics

By Carl Patrick, Robot Sales Manager – Machine Tool Automation, FANUC UK The UK is currently the world’s sixth largest economy and eighth largest manufacturing nation[1]. But despite being the

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Costs rise for 94% of UK manufacturers as higher salaries needed to attract talent

    Costs rise for 94% of UK manufacturers as higher salaries needed to attract talent

Cost pressures are weighing heavily on manufacturers in the UK, with almost all having to offer higher salaries to attract in-demand talent. This is according to new research by Visual Components, the developer

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Robotics OLP launch enables Digital Production Transformation

  Robotics OLP launch enables Digital Production Transformation

Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, has launched Visual Components Robotics OLP. Via a single software, manufacturers can

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FANUC completes production of 1 millionth robot

  FANUC completes production of 1 millionth robot

Factory automation expert FANUC has celebrated a milestone achievement with the production of its one millionth industrial robot. The company,

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UK manufacturing rises to eighth in world but can climb higher with automation

  UK manufacturing rises to eighth in world but can climb higher with automation

By Tom Bouchier, Managing Director, FANUC UK Data just released by Make UK[1] reveals that UK manufacturing has overtaken France

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TechConnect Live – Ireland’s Largest Technology Event – September 14th at the RDS Arena, Dublin

  TechConnect Live – Ireland’s Largest Technology Event – September 14th at the RDS Arena, Dublin

Expected to attract over 3,000 visitors from all over the country and even further afield, TechConnect Live, Ireland’s largest technology

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – the SEC Glasgow – 25th October 2023

  Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – the SEC Glasgow – 25th October 2023

The annual Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is being held at the SEC Glasgow on 25th

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Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 22nd June 2023

  Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast – 22nd June 2023

Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held

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AMIC to partner with Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

  AMIC to partner with Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition

The Queen’s University-led Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre (AMIC), which represents investment of £100 million under the Belfast Region City Deal,

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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2023 – 23rd & 24th May, RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin

  National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2023 – 23rd & 24th May, RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin

The 2023 National Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition will be held over two days – on 23rd and 24th of May

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The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Thursday, 20th April, 2023 – Arena MK, Milton Keynes

  The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – Thursday, 20th April, 2023 – Arena MK, Milton Keynes

The Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition, which is taking place on the 20th April, 2023 at the Arena

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First robotic-guided heart procedure in Ireland and the UK

  First robotic-guided heart procedure in Ireland and the UK

Surgeons in Galway have carried out the first robot guided coronary intervention in Ireland and the UK. The technology is

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Global report highlights UK’s urgent need to increase automation

  Global report highlights UK’s urgent need to increase automation

By Tom Bouchier, Managing Director, FANUC UK The UK has a strong and proud manufacturing history and, for a small

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LMETB receives €11 million Government investment for its Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE)

  LMETB receives €11 million Government investment for its Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE)

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

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Boost for Irish manufacturing as FANUC opens its first dedicated robotics facility in Ireland

  Boost for Irish manufacturing as FANUC opens its first dedicated robotics facility in Ireland

Leading robotics company FANUC has officially opened its first dedicated facility in Ireland – a 500 sq m training centre and

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One-stop-shop for digital transformation of production systems becomes a reality

  One-stop-shop for digital transformation of production systems becomes a reality

Visual Components, the developer of 3D simulation software, has announced that it has acquired the robotics division of Delfoi, a

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Lisburn manufacturer CASC invests £1.7 million to drive growth through skills and 26 jobs

  Lisburn manufacturer CASC invests £1.7 million to drive growth through skills and 26 jobs

Lisburn based manufacturer CASC is investing £1.7 million in its business growth through the creation of 26 jobs and the

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How to Stay Competitive – Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – October 13th 2022 – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

  How to Stay Competitive – Scottish Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – October 13th 2022 – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

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

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Independent Robotics Advisors Gain & Co Launch UK Operation to Transform Manufacturing Industry

  Independent Robotics Advisors Gain & Co Launch UK Operation to Transform Manufacturing Industry

The need for robots and automation is increasing rapidly among businesses in the UK. To meet demand and help transform

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FANUC Opens First Dedicated Irish Robotics Facility

  FANUC Opens First Dedicated Irish Robotics Facility

In response to increased demand from its Irish customer base, leading robotics and automation company FANUC will officially open the

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Carey Cleaning Machines Bring Game Changing Robotic Innovation to Ireland

  Carey Cleaning Machines Bring Game Changing Robotic Innovation to Ireland

County Antrim business Carey Cleaning Machines has unveiled game changing robotic innovation at an event which they hosted at their

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IMR Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards 2022 – Finalists Announced

  IMR Manufacturing & Supply Chain Awards 2022 – Finalists Announced

Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), in partnership with Premier Publishing & Events, has announced the finalists for the IMR Manufacturing &

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PPMA Total Show 2022 set to provide a platform for innovation, discovery, interactive demonstrations and information share

  PPMA Total Show 2022 set to provide a platform for innovation, discovery, interactive demonstrations and information share

PPMA TOTAL Show 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision event, is returning to the

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PPMA Group Awards celebrating Industry’s best to be presented at PPMA Total Show 2022

  PPMA Group Awards celebrating Industry’s best to be presented at PPMA Total Show 2022

PPMA Total 2022, the UK’s largest processing and packaging machinery, robotics and industrial vision show, will play host to this

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Launch of unique programmes in automation, robotics and digital manufacturing

  Launch of unique programmes in automation, robotics and digital manufacturing

Cobotics Skillnet has announced the launch of two new programmes in association with Atlantic Technological University (ATU) and Skillnet Ireland

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Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – October 13th 2022 – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

  Scotland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – October 13th 2022 – Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

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

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Expleo Ireland announces 200 new jobs and plans for regional hubs

  Expleo Ireland announces 200 new jobs and plans for regional hubs

Expleo, a global technology, engineering and consulting service provider, has announced 200 jobs and the opening of its first regional

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Rockwell Automation Technologies To Power New EV Plant in UK

  Rockwell Automation Technologies To Power New EV Plant in UK

REE Automotive, a manufacturer of rolling chassis for commercial electronic vehicles, plans to build a highly automated assembly plant in

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Small Robot Company launches robot services to 50 farms

  Small Robot Company launches robot services to 50 farms

Small Robot Company (SRC), a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has launched its commercial Per Plant Farming robot services.

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Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – TEC, Belfast – 23rd June 2022

  Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – TEC, Belfast – 23rd June 2022

Expected to attract more than 2,000 visitors, the Northern Ireland Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition is being held

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REE Automotive makes further progress towards commercial production in Coventry

  REE Automotive makes further progress towards commercial production in Coventry

REE Automotive, an automotive technology company and provider of electric vehicle (EV) platforms, has announced progress towards commercial production, having

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FAST Technologies awarded Silver Partnership by KUKA Robotics Ireland

  FAST Technologies awarded Silver Partnership by KUKA Robotics Ireland

FAST Technologies has been awarded a prestigious Silver System partnership by KUKA Robotics Ireland Ltd, a subsidiary of the KUKA

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Leading UK research facilities to move closer to net zero

  Leading UK research facilities to move closer to net zero

A leading, advanced robotics research centre is set to adopt a novel, in-house solution to tackling rising energy bills. The

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Venue for 2022 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – May 25th & 26th – changed to RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin

  Venue for 2022 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition – May 25th & 26th – changed to RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin

The 2022 National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will be held over two days – on 25th and

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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2022 – 25th & 26th May, Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin

  National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 2022 – 25th & 26th May, Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin

The 2022 National Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition will be held over two days – on 25th and 26th of May

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Siemens partners with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to produce smart automated guided vehicles

  Siemens partners with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to   produce smart automated guided vehicles

Siemens has partnered with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to produce smart automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to meet the growing

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Melexis gives robots a sense of touch

  Melexis gives robots a sense of touch

Melexis, the Belgium-based global company which designs, develops and delivers innovative micro-electronic solutions, has made a significant innovation to improve

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