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
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Call 7 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) has been launched. The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by industry and research sector into the development and
World-beating zero-emissions bus manufacturer Wrightbus has unveiled plans for more jobs and widespread European expansion following 12 months of strong growth. Recently named Northern Ireland’s fastest-growing business by Growth Index
Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme and an extensive exhibition area displaying the latest technological solutions and business services available, the 2024 National Manufacturing and Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition will
AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® data signalled a sustained reduction in output volumes and incoming new work during April, with both rates of decline accelerating since the previous survey period. Total
Nearly 80 years since the launch of the Rural Electrification Scheme, which transformed Ireland into a modern economy, a new organisation has been formed to promote Ireland’s second Electrification Revolution.
A report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs (EGFSN) forecasts 21,000 additional jobs will be created by 2027, in order to support Ireland’s important and fast-growing Biopharma sector.
Semiconductor technology firm, IceMOS Technology Corporation is among the 2024 winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Now in
Gas Networks Ireland has announced that Irish Tar & Bitumen Suppliers (Irish Tar) is the first company in its industry to switch from powering parts of its operations with heavy
In a year marked by significant MedTech advancement, IDA Ireland, the national development agency responsible for attracting foreign investment to the country, has announced the release of its comprehensive MedTech
Zero-emission technology from transport pioneer Wrightbus is playing a crucial role in the development of one of Ireland’s first fully-electric regional city bus services. Fifty-five of the firm’s rapid-charge double
Sonatus, a leading automotive software company accelerating the transition to software-defined vehicles (SDVs), has opened an R&D and engineering center in Dublin to expand its engineering and business capabilities. With
Manufacturing is having a far greater impact on the UK economy than first thought, according to a major new report. ‘The True Impact of UK Manufacturing’ shows the industry is
Kilsaran, a leading name in the construction and building materials industry, has announced the launch of two new electric concrete trucks as part of its commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly
March data from the AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® illustrated persistent fragility across the manufacturing sector, with both output and new orders returning to contraction. Survey respondents cited headwinds from subdued
The Irish Government has announced funding of a further €6.8 million for a twelfth project under Call 6 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). Minister for Enterprise, Trade and
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
Invest Northern Ireland and the Department for the Economy have announced a £16.3 million investment in a new state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), to be based at Ulster University
Galway-based space tech company Mbryonics has been approved for a recommended investment of €17.5 million from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator. Mbryonics is at the forefront of transforming satellite
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
Innovate UK has announced the 18 projects selected in the Resource Efficiency for Materials and Manufacturing (REforMM) collaborative R&D competition. The REforMM collaborative research and development (R&D) competition is supported
InterTradeIreland, the all-island economic development agency, has launched a report revealing new business opportunities available in the all-island circular economy across a wide range of sectors. The report highlights the
The 2024 National Construction Summit is being held on Thursday, April 18th at the Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown in Dublin. Incorporating a comprehensive conference programme, including a wide array of
This week a Northern Ireland Net Zero Exchange mission, led by Invest Northern Ireland, is visiting Malaysia and Singapore to
UKRI (UK Research & Innovation) is backing 21 cross-sector collaborations designed to spark innovation, commercialisation and growth in UK sustainable
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® survey for February 2024 indicated strengthening business conditions, with production growth accelerating to the highest
UK innovators with cutting edge projects to drive growth across manufacturing industries have been funded by the Made Smarter Innovation
Belfast-based engineering firm, PAC Group has announced an investment of £1.3 million which will see it expand its team with
Bus operator Stagecoach has ordered another 16 state-of-the-art zero-emission vehicles from Northern Ireland-based manufacturer Wrightbus for London. The battery electric
Unplanned downtime is placing a greater burden on manufacturers than ever before. Research from Siemens highlights that the cost of unplanned
Bristol Myers Squibb has announced investment of $400 million at its Dublin 15 Cruiserath Campus towards the build and design
In an important milestone for the North-West region’s manufacturing sector, the new Advancing Innovation in Manufacturing (AIM) Centre in Sligo
Automate UK CEO, Peter Williamson has been appointed as the new chair of the Make UK affiliate partner board. He
Lidl Ireland has announced that more than €1.6 billion worth of goods and services was procured from Irish suppliers and
Britain’s manufacturers are stepping up their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments as the topic rises rapidly on the boardroom
Pentagon Technologies Group, a subsidiary of Kurita Water Industries, has announced the establishment of a precision parts cleaning facility in
By John Whelan Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been all over the news recently, but not for all the right
Nephin Energy has announced the creation of its new business Nephin Renewable Gas (NRG). NRG is a newly established renewable
ALDI has announced that it has spent €1.1 billion with Irish suppliers in 2023, a year which saw the opening
Manufacturing output rose to the greatest extent since May 2022, albeit only marginally, accordingly to the latest AIB Ireland Manufacturing
In a significant boost to sustainable building practices, KTF Housing – a leader in Irish timber frame home manufacturing –
US company Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has invested over £16 million in an ambitious R&D project at its Kilkeel
Jobs for online moderators, ad reviewers, tax consultants, assorted engineers and construction specialists are among the top 20 hardest to
The performance of metal detectors in food product inspection can sometimes be compromised by what is known as “product effect”.
Yellow River Wind Farm, which is currently under construction in Rhode, County Offaly, has reached a key milestone following the
Scottish Enterprise has unveiled its future focus to help unlock thousands of new jobs and billions of pounds of global
CIRTEX, a member of Irish Manufacturing Research’s (IMR) flagship circular economy initiative CIRCULÉIRE, has revolutionised textile waste management by transforming over
Engineering Industries Ireland (EII), the Ibec group representing the engineering manufacturing and services sector in Ireland, has been announced as
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 manufacturing sector ended 2023 on a weak footing. The downturn in production volumes accelerated as intakes of new
Mannok, the building products and packaging manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Dara O’Reilly (pictured centre) as its next CEO.
The AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI® for December pointed to worsening business conditions as 2023 drew to a close, representing a
The UK now has the most ambitious regulatory framework for the switch to electric vehicles of any country in the
Reflecting Ireland’s position as a centre of excellence in life sciences and biopharmaceutical production, the Biopharma & Life Sciences Connected
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
Twenty battery tech innovators have been awarded grants of up to £907,000 by UKRI’s Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC). The FBC
The petfood division of ABP Food Group, C&D Foods, has announced an investment of €48 million for its flagship facility
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