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Morteza Tabatabaeipour brought smart manufacturing and AI expertise to Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Looking back to last year, Dr. Morteza Tabatabaeipour, Assistant Professor in Advanced Manufacturing at Ulster University, served on the judging panel for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. His expertise in robotics, AI-driven process optimisation, and intelligent manufacturing systems brought a forward-looking technical perspective to the programme.
Reading the Signal: Why Ireland’s Manufacturing Leaders Should Look Beyond the CSO Headlines
CSO data show Irish manufacturing production fell 1.4% quarterly in May 2026, yet turnover rose 5.8%. Context and opportunity matter more than the headline for Irish manufacturing leaders.
Accenture acquires IndX to strengthen Siemens industrial software and AI capabilities for manufacturers
Global professional services company Accenture has agreed to acquire IndX, a division of Italy's Engineering Group specialising in Siemens industrial software. The deal expands Accenture's automation and AI capabilities for discrete and process manufacturers.
Apple and Broadcom commit $30bn to US chip manufacturing expansion at Fort Collins facility
US technology company Apple has announced a $30 billion (€27.6bn) chip manufacturing investment in partnership with Broadcom at Fort Collins, Colorado. The move forms part of Apple's broader $600 billion (€552bn) US manufacturing commitment.
Oakleaf Contracts launches modular bathroom pod manufacturing division with 3,300-unit contract secured
Construction company Oakleaf Contracts has launched a modular manufacturing division producing offsite bathroom pods from a 65,000 sq ft Lancaster facility. A contract to supply 3,300 pods for a student accommodation development has already been secured.
MGS completes 115,000 sq ft cleanroom expansion at Leixlip facility to meet healthcare demand
US-headquartered precision manufacturer MGS has completed a 115,000 sq ft expansion of its Leixlip facility in Ireland. The extension adds cleanroom, automation and assembly capabilities to serve growing demand from pharma, diagnostic and medical device customers.
Intel commits €5bn to expand Leixlip semiconductor facility as AI chip demand grows
US chipmaker Intel has announced a €5bn investment to expand semiconductor manufacturing at its Leixlip facility west of Dublin. The upgrade will advance production of processors used in AI systems and strengthen Ireland's position in European advanced manufacturing.
Rocco Lupoi brought additive manufacturing research expertise to Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025
Looking back to last year, Rocco Lupoi, Associate Professor at Trinity College Dublin and co-founder of the STAM research group, served on the judging panel for the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025. His internationally recognised research in additive manufacturing and advanced coatings brought exceptional technical authority to the programme.
Stockpile or Strategise: Why Irish Manufacturers Must Move Beyond Reactive Thinking
UK factory output hit a 21-month high in June as stockpiling ahead of supply chain disruption spurred output growth. For Ireland’s manufacturers, the S&P Global PMI signals both shared risk and strategic opportunity.
Arridex opens West Africa's first multi-technology additive manufacturing facility in Lagos
Nigerian industrial manufacturer Arridex has opened the Omnifactory in Lagos, described as West Africa's first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility. A Mega Omnifactory is planned for commissioning by Q1 2027.
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