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Future of Manufacturing Q4 2022
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Ireland’s manufacturing future is smarter and multidisciplinary
Mechanical, electrical and integrated technologies marked the themes of the three industrial revolutions that have shaped the world, and our lives evolved both socially and economically. Today, we are on the cusp of a fourth industrial revolution — one that is centred around manufacturing. What is Industry 4.0? Industry 4.0. is a result of developments...
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Manufacturing sector survey shows cost of energy is the biggest 2023 challenge
While Ireland will likely avoid a recession, households and businesses will feel the slowdown in many of our major trading partners. The international economy is in a place of significant challenge. High rates of inflation, rising interest rates, accelerated monetary tightening and volatile energy markets are all softening economic forecasts. Deteriorating sector Results of a...
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The benefits of a circular economy in decarbonising Irish food systems
Transitioning towards a circular economy is crucial to increasing resilience across global and Irish food systems, safeguarding food security and meeting sustainability goals. Global issues such as pandemics and the changing climate can threaten food security and safety everywhere. But by transitioning to a more sustainable, resilient food system, we can “ensure food is safe...
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Electricity 4.0 is here and cannot be ignored
The global energy crisis has put Ireland’s manufacturers under pressure — but by being open to change, the future is bright. Electricity 4.0 is not just a buzz phrase. It offers Ireland’s manufacturers a positive future. Manufacturers must think differently about how they use electricity and embrace change, says global energy management company Schneider Electric....
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Better planning and preparation for companies with digital twin technology
Creating digital twins of real-world operating processes and sites is helping companies sharpen working practices and design new models of practice. Virtual reality scenarios can enable organisations to rehearse procedures, including worst-case events but without disruption, damage or cost to manufacturing procedures and operational flows. Digital twins are also scalable, from the smallest areas through...
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Ensure the development of a safe biologic by outsourcing
Outsourcing drug development and manufacturing can allow biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to deliver new products quickly and safely to the market at lower costs. As biological products become increasingly complex, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies face growing challenges in developing and manufacturing drug substances, especially in quick-growing markets such as cell and gene therapy. Partnerships would...
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Want to go wireless? Here are the problems you’ll need to grapple with
Wireless solutions offer big benefits for manufacturers, including enhanced capabilities. However, deploying this tech successfully involves overcoming a number of grand challenges. Manufacturers wanting to deploy wireless solutions into their operations might be astonished to discover just how difficult it is to do. This is neatly summed up in one of Scott Adams’ Dilbert cartoons...
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How universities are helping the manufacturing industry meet its needs
A unique ecosystem linking education and industry is enabling universities to shape courses that will deliver future talent with the relevant skill sets manufacturers are seeking. Close links between Technological Universities and industry in Ireland are supporting manufacturers to better develop processes and products. It is important that universities deliver a workforce with the relevant...
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Why investment in digital must be a priority for business success
Digital manufacturing is the future, but suppliers need the skills and raw materials to flourish today. Research demonstrates the benefits digitalisation can bring. Manufacturers that invest in digital technology will become more efficient and competitive and boost their sustainability credentials, according to the I-Form Centre, which conducts high-impact research into how digital technology can be...
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Using AI in design expands opportunities to free up resources
Buzzwords like AI, digital manufacture and advanced automation are often familiar, off-the-shelf technologies waiting to be picked up and used. ‘Digital manufacturing pipeline’ describes the steps involved in the generation, manipulation and conversion of digital part-data when making a physical part. For every manufacturing step, there is corresponding data from a digital operation (ie: .PRT...