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Future of Manufacturing 2024
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Achieving net zero through sustainability and science-based targets
With a commitment to environmentally responsible practices, while driving biopharma innovation, WuXi Biologics Ireland’s Senior Director of Engineering Gene Russell explains the company’s focus on sustainability. How does the company follow sustainable practices in its overall business? Gene Russell (GR): In 2023, WuXi Biologics committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and has made...
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Contributing to Ireland’s growing pharma economy and global health solutions
A major biologics manufacturing plant in Ireland combining state-of-the-art facilities and environmentally conscious practices is playing a pivotal role in the global biopharma supply chain. The pharmaceutical sector has emerged as a critical component of the Irish economy in recent years. Supported by leading global manufacturers, it provides employment opportunities for local talent and fosters...
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Ireland’s manufacturing hub generates billions in exports and attracts global investments
Manufacturing contributes 39% of Ireland’s GDP and €208 billion in exports. Industry 5.0 capabilities are key for attracting high-value investments and driving innovation in future manufacturing pipelines. IDA Ireland partners with over 1,800 leading multinational companies across various sectors including biopharmaceuticals, medical technologies, engineering, technology and financial services. From their operations in Ireland, these leading...
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How solar panels can give manufacturers a competitive edge
Manufacturers of all sizes can make significant savings on energy and operational costs with a transition to renewable energy sources such as solar power. A transition to renewable energy has the potential to support businesses in achieving sustainable manufacturing goals and bring them into line with supply chain partners that may already be reducing greenhouse...
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Why making a rare disease medicine is more complex than you may think
For the 300 million people worldwide living with a rare disease, having effective treatment could be the difference between life and death. That’s why advancing access to treatment is crucial. Making these critical medicines demands a unique understanding of patient needs, intricate biological processes and an unwavering commitment to reliable supply. At Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare...
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Unlocking factory floor data: challenges and opportunities
The highest-performing companies in the world run on data. Many manufacturing organisations are still facing challenges in data integration across their systems, inhibiting their competitiveness in the quickly evolving era of Industry 4.0. Data generated from manufacturing operational technology (OT) systems — industrial equipment, sensors, production systems etc. — are some of the fastest-growing data...
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The circular economy propels the next wave of robotics
For many, the ultimate robotic system is one capable of tackling nearly any task at any time. This goal has propelled our recent push in humanoid robotic systems. We are now finally able to realise these dreams as well. With new computing hardware, we can finally get the response times we have been dreaming of...
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Why manufacturers must minimise waste in the face of critical materials shortages
Constant supply of key materials used in the manufacture of essential products is no longer a given. Saving waste in the fabrication process is therefore more vital than ever. Critical raw materials including lithium and tungsten — defined by the EU as ‘economically and strategically important for the European economy’ — are used to make...
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Cutting-edge research and innovation shaping the future of manufacturing
One of the most significant global challenges facing the manufacturing sector today is sustainability. Ireland’s manufacturing sector is crucial, contributing to almost 37% of the country’s GDP and 11% of total employment. Digital transformation and green transition are key to driving both competitiveness and sustainability across the manufacturing sector. The integration and adoption of emerging...
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A strategic vision for growth in Ireland’s manufacturing future
Ireland’s biopharmachem industry, employing nearly 50,000 across 90+ sites, drives economic growth with over €100 billion in annual exports, highlighting the nation’s resilience and adaptability. Recently, BioPharmaChem Ireland (BPCI) convened 80 senior leaders for its annual ‘think-in’ to discuss shifts in the global landscape. The recent pandemic underscored the importance of local supply chains and...