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National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition May 28th-29th 2024 RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin Register Awards Contact us Navigation * Home * Agenda * Speakers * Associations * Exhibitors * Sponsors * Media * Video Gallery * Gallery Photo * Brochure * Partners * Orca Scanner * Register * Co-located Events * Home * Agenda * Speakers * Associations * Exhibitors * Sponsors * Media * Video Gallery * Gallery Photo * Brochure * Partners * Orca Scanner * Register * Co-located Events Video Player The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition 28th- 29th May 2024 | RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin REGISTER NOW ABOUT Free Registration Free registration is now open for the 9th National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference and Exhibition which will be held at the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin on the 28th and 29th of May 2024. It has been a turbulent year with Economic activity in the manufacturing sector ascended to a new peak on the back of record rates of growth in output and new orders and another severe lengthening in suppliers’ delivery times. The volume of new orders received by Irish manufacturers rose at the fastest in many decades. Companies have reported strong inflows of new work as customers reopened and lockdown restrictions began to loosen. The event will cover various topical themes including: Industry 4.0, 3D Printing, Digital Manufacturing, Smart Factory, Lean & Continuous Improvement, Robotics & Automation, Industrial Blockchain, Research & Development, Precision Engineering, QEHS, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sustainability, Food & Beverage Engineering, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Reliability, Maintenance & Asset Management. Procurement, Government Policy and Industrial Strategy, Exports, Skills & Training and much more. The manufacturing sector employs 260,000 people and plays pivotal role in global supply chain from engineering to computers and medical technologies. In addition to Brexit and the global trading environment, other issues high on the agenda at the event include the challenges and opportunities provided by constantly changing customer demands, the rapid pace of technological advances in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, along with heightening environmental concerns and intensifying competition both domestically and in international markets. We have assembled an impressive line-up of manufacturing leaders, academics and government agencies who will engage in a stimulating blend of key note addresses and debates. The event will also feature an extensive exhibition showcasing the latest technological solutions and business services. Visitors interested in improving the performance of their business can listen to case studies and technical presentations from leading global and local manufacturing experts, and meet with providers of cutting edge technology. Economic activity in the manufacturing sector ascended to a new peak this year month on the back of record rates of growth in output and new orders and another severe lengthening in suppliers’ delivery times, according to fresh data. SPEAKERS CONFIRMED PAULINE O’FLANAGAN DIRECTOR, ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES IRELAND - IBEC Speaker Bio Pauline O’ Flanagan, Head of Engineering Industries Ireland, Ibec’s 40th Trade Association, representing the interests of engineering business sectors in Ireland. Member of Orgalim, representing European Technology Industries. Member of Lean Business Ireland Leadership Team and Solas, Skills to Advance Micro-Qualifications Oversight Team. Previously, Head of Funded projects for Ibec Medtech & Engineering Skillnet, Springboard & Apprenticeships. Held senior leadership positions in Medtech research and manufacturing for 15 years. Managing Director of own consultancy business for 10 years. Academic qualifications BSc (NUIG), H. Dip. App. Sc. (NUIG), MBA (UL), Diploma in Managing Networks (TUI), Diploma in Quality Mmt, Lean Blackbelt (UL), Certificate in Training & Development (NUIG). ALAN KENNEDY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - GDP-UCI "DRIVING GLOBAL EXCELLENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL DISTRIBUTION: THE GDP-UNIVERSAL COMPLIANCE INITIATIVE (GDP-UCI)" Speaker Bio Synopsis Alan is dedicated to improving pharmaceutical supply chains. He has a proven record of making positive changes and adopting the best practices in the industry. His experience in various industries has turned him into a forward-thinking strategist and his work with top global companies has given him valuable insights into complex logistics challenges. As the founder of the GDP Universal Compliance Initiative, Alan leads an industry program to improve global distribution standards for essential medicines and vaccines. Recent research highlights a growing consensus for a more integrated approach to Pharmaceutical Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and regulatory compliance. To address this challenge, a consortium of key pharmaceutical supply-chain stakeholders has formed the GDP-Universal Compliance Initiative (GDP-UCI) with the aim of improving and harmonising global GDP practices. SURESH DANIELS GROUP DIRECTOR FOR DATA AND ARCHITECTURE INTEGRATION - COATS "EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SUCH AS AI" Speaker Bio Synopsis Suresh Daniel, keynote speaker is an internationally recognised keynote speaker at Technology, Manufacturing and Supply Chain events from Bangkok, Dubai, Frankfurt to San Diago. His in-depth knowledge in IT blended with business expertise in Manufacturing and Supply chain makes him an unique He is the Group Director for Data and Architecture Integration @ Coats Plc (FTSE 250), a certified Enterprise Architect and tech investor in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Agriculture. Does AI propelling manufacturers into the era of Industry 4.0? Can AI and IoT fuels this transformation of moving manufacturing into an adaptive, data-driven realm to overcome traditional manufacturing constraints. AI is here to transform the manufacturing landscape, lets take advantage of AI to regain competitive advantage. DUNCAN FLACK CHAIRMAN & GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY LEAD - CIPPPA & HONEYWELL Speaker Bio Duncan has worked for 15 years in the pharmaceutical packaging industry and in recent years, has delivered unique sustainability solutions to the UK market, helping to advance circularity around difficult-to-recycle healthcare packaging materials. He is a founding alumnus of the Sustainable Medicines Partnership and a founder and Chairman of the Circularity in Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging Accelerator (CiPPPA), a not-for-profit, pre-competitive action collaborative focused on the alignment of sustainable activities within the pharmaceutical industry, and the reduction, collection, and recycling of pharmaceutical packaging associated with blister packs, metered dose inhalers and auto injectors. HEISING WILDERICH PARTNER & ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP "THE WORLD IN TURMOIL? MASTERING THE MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION NETWORK STRATEGY AND OPTIMIZATION AND ENSURING PRODUCT SUPPLY" Speaker Bio Synopsis Dr.-Ing. Wilderich Heising is Partner and Associate Director at Boston Consulting Group. He is a core member of BCG's Innovation Center for. He focusses on advanced manufacturing and supply chain. He leads the topic of manufacturing and distribution network strategy and optimization globally for BCG Product supply networks have a critical role in helping producers fulfill their value proposition, such as offering high-quality products at low cost or running fast and flexible operations. For several decades, the input parameters and economic assumptions underlying network design and optimization have generally been stable. Manufacturers have typically scaled and located factories and warehouses to strike the right balance between cost efficiency, service levels, and growth. In recent years, however, the resiliency and sustainability of a company’s product supply network have become more important. This shift has undermined the assumptions that led many companies to design a global network with manufacturing hubs in low-cost locations. Indeed, what was once an ideal network could be a competitive disadvantage today. To optimize their network for the new reality, manufacturers need to rethink it—scaling and locating facilities in a way that builds resilience and promotes sustainability without unduly sacrificing cost efficiency, service levels, and growth. Advanced analytics tools can help producers determine the best network design. Implementing a new network design requires several years, so manufacturers face an urgent need to get started JEFFREY WHITFORD VICE PRESIDENT OF SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL BUSINESS INNOVATION - MERCK LIFE SCIENCE "CREATING DIFFERENTIATION THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Jeffrey Whitford is the Vice President of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation for the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, a leading global science and technology company committed to enhancing the human experience through curiosity and sustainability. In this role, Jeffrey is a strategic partner to the Life Science business to accelerate, embed and amplify sustainability principles and impact across its business operations to drive new business models, margin expansion, revenue generation and cost savings. This is all with one goal in mind: reducing the business’ impact on the environment and enabling customers to make more sustainable choices. While under Jeffrey’s leadership, to date, the company has achieved a 33% reduction in Scope 1+2 emissions, aiming for 100% by 2040 and a 30% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. This talk will examine how the Life Science business of Merck embeds sustainability innovations across the product lifecycle, and how the company implemented a design thinking approach to sustainable product design—both of which are having a “sustainability multiplier effect—by helping enable a greener supplier chain. Through SHAPE, its Design for Sustainability (DfS) framework, the company follows a comprehensive approach to increasing the sustainability of its products. DfS is an industry-first framework that keeps sustainability at the forefront of each stage of product life cycles to minimize environmental and health impact and improve product performance. Since its launch, DfS has incorporated additional sustainability criteria and established a scorecard system to consistently plan, track, and report sustainability improvements to customers. In 2022, DfS was fully embedded into the company’s product development processes (PDP)—ensuring that each newly developed product considers sustainability criteria, driving sustainability holistically into the product portfolio. Products with significant sustainability improvements are identified as its Greener Alternative Product portfolio. The company has brought 2,500-plus greener products and solutions to market, including the award-winning CyreneTM, a revolutionary alternative to two fossil-fuel-derived solvents typically used in plastics, fibers and adhesives. The DfS standards guide R&D processes by introducing sustainability deliverables at each step of the PDP. As a result, this sustainability framework enables Merck customers to make more sustainable decisions for their business and reach their sustainability goals by reducing their carbon footprint. It’s a sustainability multiplier effect that maximizes impact by helping enable a greener supply chain. This design thinking approach followed by Merck is scalable and applicable to companies of different sizes and in different industry verticals. Jeffrey will share useful tips and strategies—including internal buy-in— to implement this approach. TRISTAN MCCALLUM TECHNOLOGIST FOR ENGINEERING AND THE GREEN ECONOMY - IDA IRELAND "HOW THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IS BENEFITING IRISH INDUSTRY" Speaker Bio Synopsis Tristan promotes research and innovation and digital transformation activity with existing IDA companies. Tristan also uses Ireland’s fantastic digital ecosystem to attract new companies to invest into Ireland, creating high impact activity and high value jobs, and supporting Ireland’s green transition. Previously, Tristan ran industrial research, developing solutions for end to end, digitally driven manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on additive technologies, scanning and automated modelling, and simulation. End to end, digitally controlled manufacturing has been widely used since the 1980’s. Today however the huge acceleration in skills and accessible technologies that allow low cost, flexible adoption of software, networking, hardware is referred to as the Digital Transformation. This talk will outline case studies of smart, flexible adoption of future facing technologies, and their outsized impact on the wider Irish ecosystem. DR GERALDINE BRENNAN HEAD OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY - IRISH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH "TRANSFORMING BUSINESS MODELS TOWARDS CIRCULARITY" Speaker Bio Dr Geraldine Brennan is the Head of Circular Economy at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) an Enterprise Ireland and IDA supported Technology Centre. Within IMR’s Sustainable Manufacturing Division, Geraldine is responsible for the Circular Economy Unit and oversees the delivery of CIRCULÉIRE - the National Platform for Circular Manufacturing, Ireland’s first industry-led public-private partnership dedicated to accelerating the circular economy. Geraldine has spent over a decade exploring the barriers and enablers of industry adoption and implementation of circular and sustainable business models. Dr Brennan holds a PhD in Strategic Management from Imperial College London and has lectured, authored, and edited a range of thought leadership on the topic of scaling circular innovation. ANDREW LYNCH CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER - IRISH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH Speaker Bio Andrew Lynch is the Chief Innovation Officer at IMR (www.imr.ie) He is a member of the EFFRA Made in Europe Partnership Board, and the international Vice President of the EUREKA SMART Manufacturing Board of Directors. Andrew is a member of the ManuFuture High Level Group (HLG) and chairs the ManuFuture ETP Working Group (State Aid Strategies- Research & Innovation). He is the founding Chair of the KDT Lighthouse 4.E Program and is also on the Academic Advisory Board of the UKs Smart Manufacturing Digital Hub (SMDH). In Ireland, Andrew is on the Board of Directors of the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTEC), as well as on the Ingenuity and ATiM Cluster Executive Steering Committees. He is the founding chair of the Irish National Steering Committee on Collaborative Robotics, and a founding member of the National Advisory Board for the Digital Manufacturing Futures Centre (AIM) and the Board of the FutureCAST Technology Centre on Construction. Andrew is a contributing expert on several key international policy directives for manufacturing, including the ManuFuture policy document (Vision 2030), the EFFRA Made in Europe program, ManuFuture ETP Strategic Working Group Initiatives, the ECSEL LIASE I4 Whitepaper on the Future of Manufacturing and the ECS SRA (Electronic Components & Systems, Strategic Research Agenda). He holds an honours Degree in Biochemistry, a first class Masters in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, a PhD in Engineering, and is happily married with two adored daughters. JOAN MULVIHILL DIGITALISATION LEAD - SIEMENS IRELAND Speaker Bio Digitalisation and Sustainability Lead for Siemens in Ireland, Joan Mulvihill is at the forefront of driving technology adoption in Ireland for the past decade. Serving as CEO of the Irish Internet Association for 7 years followed by 2 years as Centre Director for the Irish Centre for Cloud Computing, Joan’s role in leading digitalisation for Siemens customers builds on her deep commitment to and understanding of the needs of Irish business to create sustainable value. With her colleagues at Siemens, Joan believes in collaborating with customers in the leveraging of collective domain expertise, creative thinking and problem solving to realise solutions that transform businesses and create a sustainable future. KENNY WATSON AUTOMATION SALES MANAGER - LINDE ROBOTICS, LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING "AUTOMATION – CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO?" Speaker Bio Synopsis Kenny has over 25 years experience in automation design, implementation, and operation. Together with his team at Linde Material Handling (UK), they work with companies developing solutions to ensure a reliable, consistent operation whilst reducing labour costs and carbon-emissions through a range of automated materials handling equipment. Kenny is keen to share how companies can prepare for their automated journey with examples of the types of processes the team have automated. Kenny takes a look at what drives companies to automate and explores the issues and myths around moving from a manual to an automated materials handling operation. TONI BYRD RESSAIRE DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION - TWI (TECHNICALLY WRITE IT) "INTELLIGENT CONTENT: EMPOWERING INDUSTRY 5.0 TRANSFORMATION IN MANUFACTURING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Toni Byrd Ressaire is Director of Innovation at TWi, a content consultancy and services company based in Ireland. Toni's expertise in content strategy consulting has allowed her to help companies transform their content operations by focusing on people, process, and tech. She is a researcher and practitioner in AI machine language models and technologies since 2016. Toni lectures at MTU in the MSc for Technical Communication and formerly was on faculty at James Madison University (JMU) in the USA. As Industry 5.0 emerges, there is a strong focus on humans and machines working together to drive more resilient and sustainable manufacturing practices. Discover how intelligent content drives the Industry 5.0 revolution in manufacturing by enabling seamless connectivity, empowering human-machine collaboration, and promoting sustainable practices. In a demanding business world where there is increased pressure to shorten the time to bring new products to consumers in a profitable and sustainable way, while satisfying increasing regulatory requirements, intelligent content is a game changer! ALEX RUFFLE UK & IRELAND COUNTRY MANAGER - EWALS CARGO CARE LTD "REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS WITH INCREASED MULTIMODALITY" FINBARR SHEEHY DIRECTOR FOR POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND RESEARCH - INNOPHARMA EDUCATION "CRITICAL THINKING: THINKING DEEPLY IN A SHALLOW WORLD" Speaker Bio Synopsis Finbarr has extensive experience in the areas of engineering, manufacturing, operational excellence and education across many sectors. Currently Finbarr is Director for Post Graduate Programmes and Research with Innopharma Education and is responsible for the design, validation and delivery of third level programmes in the areas of pharmaceutical, medical device and digital transformation. He has a specific interest in the areas of process improvement and critical thinking. In today's fast-paced and information-saturated world, the ability to think critically has never been more essential. "Critical Thinking: Thinking Deeply in a Shallow World" is a thought-provoking presentation designed to explore the depths of critical thinking in an era where shallow thinking prevails. This presentation will delve into the importance of critical thinking as a fundamental skill in navigating the complexities of modern life, distinguishing fact from fiction, and making informed decisions amidst the noise of the digital age. YASMIN DAHER CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROJECT MANAGER - IMR "AI4CE - BEST PRACTISE ENABLER FOR IRISH INDUSTRY EMBRACING CIRCULAR ECONOMY." Speaker Bio Synopsis Yasmine is leading out on a EPA funded AI4CE Project team within Irish Manufacturing Research’s Sustainable manufacturing division who have developed an AI decision support tool. Participants will be invited to trial the tool will explore the key enablers for Irish Industry to utilise AI to accelerate adoption of circular economy practices. The workshop is delivered by the EPA funded AI4CE Project team within Irish Manufacturing Research’s Sustainable manufacturing division who have developed an AI decision support tool. This is intended to be a vital support for Irish industry in exploring the risks, barriers, and opportunities of integrating AI in existing business models as part of their digitalisation journey. LIZ CARROLL INTERIM LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR - IRISH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH "PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST" Speaker Bio Synopsis Liz has over 15 years' experience managing the development and delivery of practical learning and development solutions for the clients of two sectoral associations. Liz has over 30 years' experience in the design, development, promotion and delivery of learning interventions for a broad range of learners, from early school leavers up to Masters level. You can have all the tools, techniques, processes and procedures but it's your people that make the difference. In the digital age how can you make the workplace attractive. MARIE O’CALLAGHAN SENIOR PHARMA BIOTECH CONSULTANT - NSF "WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A REGULATORY INSPECTION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Marie O’Callaghan is a Senior Pharma Biotech Consultant at NSF, a global company headquartered in Michigan, USA. She holds a master’s degree in inorganic chemistry from University College Galway. She started her career as a QC chemist in an API site, gaining valuable experience with many analytical techniques. She then spent seven years working in an R&D environment for inhalation products, spanning analytical method development and validation, equipment validation, supplier management, supplier auditing, specification development, and regulatory affairs. This was followed by several years working directly in regulatory affairs, managing the regulatory processes in EU and ROW jurisdictions for several different formulations, including gels, liquids, ointments, suppositories and capsules. Ms. O’Callaghan held senior roles within quality, gaining experience with biologics and aseptic manufacture. She hosted regulatory audits from the HPRA, the U.S. FDA and ANVISA, as well as supporting and presenting during audits by Russia, China and corporate. She is eligible to act as a QP and has six years’ experience as a QP for sterile products. Regulatory inspections can be a source of anxiety and uncertainty for many organizations. However, with the right knowledge and preparation, inspections can also be an opportunity to strengthen your operations, demonstrate your commitment to compliance and quality and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. This presentation from NSF’s Marie O’Callaghan will give you insights into what to expect during a regulatory inspection, how to navigate common pitfalls, and how to effectively respond to deficiencies. PREM KUMAR BALASUBRAMANIAN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN AND SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS LEADER - IBM CONSULTING "THE FUTURE OF ESG DATA" Speaker Bio Synopsis Prem is a seasoned management and technology consulting leader with 22 years of extensive experience in advising client executive management on complex business process and technology transformation solutions across US, EMEA and APAC markets. He possesses diverse experience across audit, consulting and technology covering product development, product management, go-to-market strategy, business development, pre-sales, delivery and solutioning having worked across Manufacturing, Retail, Banking, Insurance and Life Sciences industries. ESG: It's all about the data. Some think ESG is necessary to manage 21st century risks, while others say it merely obstructs business. However, the companies we surveyed saw effective use of ESG data to accelerate profitability and growth. Top-performing companies don’t make trade-offs between sustainability, social responsibility, good governance, and shareholder value; they achieve all these outcomes at once. When ESG data is viewed as a vehicle for driving business value, it generates insights that create opportunities and boost performance. But only a few companies have reached this level. Rather than strategically harnessing ESG data—using it as a tool for identifying opportunities to innovate and improve—many organizations are narrowly focused on meeting immediate compliance demands. To deliver better business results, business leaders need to see ESG transparency through a new lens. ANNE BANNON HEAD OF HEALTHCARE & LIFE SCIENCES - AIB "SUPPORTING THE DECARBONISATION OF THE IRISH MANUFACTURING SECTOR" Speaker Bio Synopsis Head of Healthcare & Life sciences at AIB Business Banking since 2013 with responsibility for sector expertise and business development. She also has responsibility for the manufacturing, technology, transport & logistics sectors. Prior to joining AIB, Anne was an Investment Director in ICC Venture Capital, one of Ireland’s largest venture capital Funds. She successfully sourced, financed, managed and exited the Fund investments in companies in the technology, life science and manufacturing sectors. Anne is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and holds a B. Comm Degree and a post graduate Diploma in Professional Accounting from University College Dublin. Overview of the Manufacturing sector and the changing landscape around sustainability within the sector. We explain how AIB can assist our customers on the journey to sustainable Manufacturing ADAM FOX SWISSLOG‘S IRELAND & UK BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - SWISSLOG "WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN THE REALM OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS? THE ANSWER, ANYTHING…" Speaker Bio Synopsis As Swisslog‘s Ireland & UK business development manager, Adam helps facilitate the journey of change for warehouse logistics & fulfilment operations from current state to a desired future state. His extensive knowledge and 30+ years of experience within warehouse automation, robotics & materials handling industries enables him to collaboratively add true value to operations within Food & Beverage, Pharma, Life Sciences & eCommerce. Join Adam Fox, Swisslog and Brian Cooney, KUKA Ireland at their fireside chat, as they deliver a comprehensive insight into the future of robotics in the logistics and supply chain industries and wider manufacturing circles. Join KUKA and Swisslog on a journey into the future of automation and efficiency in the field of mobile and collaborative robotics, designed to seamlessly navigate, and operate in the dynamic environments of warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities. Collaborative and adaptive robotics solutions are driving an evolution within logistics and supply chain operations, not only enhancing efficiency but also prioritising safety through human-machine collaboration. At the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference, Dublin, KUKA and Swisslog unveils automation innovations that promise to revolutionise the way palletising, picking and handling tasks are approached, emphasising a harmonious synergy between humans and robots within the industrial workspace. This is a ‘do not miss’ discussion for those deeply invested in enhancing productivity throughout their supply chains through the utilisation of robotics. RACHEL HERSEE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CHEMIST - HENKEL "DURABLE MATERIALS FROM LOCTITE 3DP SOLUTIONS – ENABLING 3D PRINTING OF INDUSTRIAL END USE PARTS." Speaker Bio Synopsis Working as a Chemist in the 3D printing Product development team in Henkel we develop high performance materials for 3D printing. I have been working in Henkel for 20 years in our site in Tallaght and throughout my career have developed a number of products for both Adhesives and 3D printing. My expertise is in Acrylate and Epoxy chemistry for Industrial adhesives, UV cure acrylates and 3D printing. The durability of 3D printed parts is an extremely important driver to 3D printing adoption for end-use production. Parts that have resistance to weathering, High temperature, moisture, chemicals and repeated stresses will perform just as well as traditionally manufactured parts. Having access to these types of materials will bring 3D printing to the next phase where parts can be produced not just for functional prototyping but for industrial use which will transform traditional manufacturing methods. BRIAN COONEY MANAGING DIRECTOR - KUKA IRELAND "WHAT IS POSSIBLE IN THE REALM OF AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS? THE ANSWER, ANYTHING…" Speaker Bio Synopsis Brian Cooney, Managing Director, KUKA Ireland, possesses extensive and dynamic expertise in the realm of robotics and automation. Established collaborations with research, training, and academic institutions across Ireland, in addition to a plethora of manufacturing enterprises and partners, position Brian as a thought leader in the realms of industrial robotics and automation. Join Adam Fox, Swisslog and Brian Cooney, KUKA Ireland at their fireside chat, as they deliver a comprehensive insight into the future of robotics in the logistics and supply chain industries and wider manufacturing circles. Join KUKA and Swisslog on a journey into the future of automation and efficiency in the field of mobile and collaborative robotics, designed to seamlessly navigate, and operate in the dynamic environments of warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities. Collaborative and adaptive robotics solutions are driving an evolution within logistics and supply chain operations, not only enhancing efficiency but also prioritising safety through human-machine collaboration. At the National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference, Dublin, KUKA and Swisslog unveils automation innovations that promise to revolutionise the way palletising, picking and handling tasks are approached, emphasising a harmonious synergy between humans and robots within the industrial workspace. This is a ‘do not miss’ discussion for those deeply invested in enhancing productivity throughout their supply chains through the utilisation of robotics. RUTH KEARNEY CEO - NIGHTINGALE HQ "NIGHTINGALE HQ HAS RELEASED A TECHNOLOGY WHITEPAPER THAT INVESTIGATES THE LANDSCAPE OF SUSTAINABLE SERVERLESS COMPUTING FOR MANUFACTURERS. TITLED ‘SERVERLESS CLOUD ARCHITECTURES FOR SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING COMPUTE" THE PAPER PROVIDES A DETAILED BLUEPRINT FOR LEVERAGING SERVERLESS COMPUTING TO DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN MANUFACTURING PROCESSES." Speaker Bio Ruth Kearney, CEO of Nightingale HQ (NHQ) explores the synergies between serverless computing and sustainable manufacturing sharing a practical application within the steel sector. Based on a recent whitepaper published by NHQ, this talk will cover core principles of carbon-aware software design, emphasising energy-efficient coding and code optimisation for energy efficiency. https://nightingalehq.ai/newsroom/nightingale-hq-releases-greener-manufacturing-whitepaper/ PÁDRAIG POWER SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER: GLOBAL OPERATIONS AND IRELAND - REFURBED.IE Speaker Bio Pádraig’s background is in Neuroscience and he has an MSc in Marketing and Management from University College Cork. He has held marketing roles in Credit Unions throughout Ireland; including Ireland’s strongest lending CU (HSSCU). Currently, Pádraig holds the role of Senior Marketing Manager: Global Operations and Ireland at refurbed. His role includes managing all of the marketing for refurbed in Ireland, along with leading marketing topics on an international scale; including branding, campaign management and more. Through his role, Pádraig keeps sustainability at the core of all his marketing activities. Some of Pádraig's achievements in this role include establishing a partnership with an Irish tree-planting initiative, increasing refurbed Ireland’s customer base by more than 7 times, hugely increasing refurbed’s brand awareness, partnering with multiple brands such as Too Good To Go and 48, and launching new sustainable categories in Ireland such as gaming consoles, household appliances and electronic accessories. BARRY PROST CHAIR - DUBLIN REGIONAL SKILLS FORUM "SHAPING THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: ADOPTING SKILLS-BASED TALENT ACQUISITION" Speaker Bio Barry is a Co Founder of multiple award winning, international, recruitment brands including Propel Consult and Rent a Recruiter. Barry is a business graduate from Trinity College Dublin, has an MBA from the Smurfit School of Business and is a Fellow of the Employment & Recruitment Federation (ERF). Barry sits on Committees for the ERF, the Dublin Chamber Labour Task Force and “MentorsWork”, the government backed upskilling initiative. Currently Chair of the Dublin Regional Skills Forum DR. GEMA ANTEQUERA HEAD OF FUTURE INDUSTRY EU PROJECTS AREA - CTAG Speaker Bio With more than 15 years of experience in EU programmes focused on Robotics, Industry 4.0 and Mobility. I am passionate about collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and taking innovation and people to the next level. My experience in Manufacturing and digitalisation, leading working groups within the ADRA Association, EIT Manufacturing and European programmes has allowed me to coordinate projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary groups to drive strategic and transformational change in companies. I currently coordinate the STRADA female leadership programme for emerging women in manufacturing. VICTOR ALONSO RAMOS HEAD PROCESS & FACTORIES OF THE FUTURE DEPARTMENT - CTAG Speaker Bio Victor Alonso Ramos is Deputy Director in manufacturing and digital transition at CTAG. For 20 years he has been focused on how to use technology to improve processes by making them efficient and seeking the optimisation of materials to make processes technologically sustainable. He leads the Digital Twin group in industry within ADRA (European Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Association). JAMES KEARNEY NETWORK MANAGER - CILT MOBILITY & SUPPLY CHAIN SKILLNET "SKILLS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAST MOVERS." Speaker Bio Synopsis James comes into supply chain from the coalface of maritime transport then into shoreside management through involvement with startup companies, throughout his career he has undertaken continuous upskilling and development. This has lead him into teaching Supply Chain Management with SETU & to leading the development of new programs with CILT and CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet. James holds qualifications from MTU, Glasgow City College, SETU, IPA/UCD and is a Chartered member of CILT. CILT Mobility & Supply Chain Skillnet have developed Ireland's first 2 credit microcredentials, it enables us to align training exactly with the skills need in your organisation. Companies can now select the specific skills they need for staff and have them trained to a university level in 2 days or less. IT creates a short, high quality and stackable menue of qualifications such that companies can build skills on demand. COLM HATTON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - BALCAS ENERGY "HOW WOOD PELLET POWDER BURNER TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP LARGE HEAT USERS TO DECARBONISE." Speaker Bio Synopsis Experienced Sales, Business Development and Customer Service professional, focused on helping Irish businesses to decarbonise their heat load and transition from fossil fuels to renewable biomass with wood pellets. Wood pellet powder burner technology is not new tech, but it isnt currently being used in Ireland. It opens up the possibility of renewable, sustainable wood pellet fuel being used to decarbonise large industrial scale process heat. It is a well established technology which has been used in Scandinavia for many years, and is a particularly viable decarbonisation option for EU ETS sites. DENNIS BLANCK HEAD OF SALES AND MARKETING - WESTBOURNE IT GLOBAL SERVICES "DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN THE PHARMA LAB - WHERE TO START AND HOW TO NAVIGATE THE PITFALLS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Sales leader with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion, culture as well as enable- and empowerment of peers, clients and partners. Results-driven with emphasis on growth through individual and team performance both within the sales org and beyond. Hands-On mentality in operational capacity and through collaboration on a tactical/strategic level. Discussing the term Digital Transformation and its understanding for Life Sciences companies that look to transform their lab environment. How to start and what to be aware of considering the individual stakeholders and overall GMP/GxP principles of Patient Safety, Product Quality, Data Integrity. CONOR CONNOLLY VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - ENVETEC SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGIES "RETHINKING WASTE IN LIFE SCIENCE: FROM WASTE TO RESOURCE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Conor Connolly, VP of Business Development at Envetec, drives global initiatives for sustainable lab practices. With a Biotechnology degree from DCU, he transitioned from microbiology at Icon plc to leading roles at Technopath and LGC, shaping international sales and marketing strategies. He recently became a My Green Lab Ambassador. In the interest of efficiency, accuracy and infection control the Life Science sector has become reliant on single-use materials. While these materials present a number of benefits and have enabled innovation they also create a lot of significant issues, specifically in their disposal. Currently, this material is treated as waste once used and therefore is disposed, usually through extremely Carbon intensive methods. With conversation around waste becoming more prevalent in the ongoing climate crisis, we believe it is time to shift our thinking around waste and start looking at the material we typically dispose of as a resource. Envetec are tackling this issue head on by looking at this used biohazardous material as a resource. This material is typically autoclaved, incinerated and/or buried but now through the use of innovative technologies it is possible to unlock opportunities such as recycling and upcycling for this used material all while treating it in an effective and sustainable manner. RALPH BREKELMANS SALES MANAGER EUROPE NORTH - HAWS AG "SAFETY SHOWER SOLUTIONS IN THE MEDTECH & PHARMA SECTORS – REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Ralph Brekelmans, Sales Manager Europe North, Haws AG. Ralph collaborates with Modern Plant to provide end users with problem-solving safety solutions in Ireland. He is an industry expert regarding safety shower regulatory compliance. We will discuss the relevant standard for safety shower and eyewash stations, EN15154, which covers availability, installation, operation, performance, maintenance, and testing and ANSI Z358, as many MNC operations, must have compliance with the US ANSI Z358 standard is a corporate and regulatory requirement. These standards define the ‘minimum acceptable’ to meet regulation. At the same time, this may still have significant deficiencies in the context of best practice or duty of care. Much of the required investment in H&S is predicated on the ‘just in case’ and ‘hopefully never needed’ principle. However, if and when needed, it must perform as required. Failure to perform when required may not only be the more costly consequence of underinvestment in this equipment but could also prove fatal. We will discuss the optimum solutions to mitigate the risk of harm. KEN JACKSON SALES DIRECTOR - MODERN PLANT "SAFETY SHOWER SOLUTIONS IN THE MEDTECH & PHARMA SECTORS – REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & BEST PRACTICE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Ken Jackson, Sales Director, Modern Plant. Ken and his team work hand in hand with Haws AG to support the Medtech & Pharma sectors in Ireland with safety shower solutions, offering best practice advice that mitigates the risk of harm if a safety shower is required in an emergency We will discuss the relevant standard for safety shower and eyewash stations, EN15154, which covers availability, installation, operation, performance, maintenance, and testing and ANSI Z358, as many MNC operations, must have compliance with the US ANSI Z358 standard is a corporate and regulatory requirement. These standards define the ‘minimum acceptable’ to meet regulation. At the same time, this may still have significant deficiencies in the context of best practice or duty of care. Much of the required investment in H&S is predicated on the ‘just in case’ and ‘hopefully never needed’ principle. However, if and when needed, it must perform as required. Failure to perform when required may not only be the more costly consequence of underinvestment in this equipment but could also prove fatal. We will discuss the optimum solutions to mitigate the risk of harm. MICHAEL CLARKE PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR - BRITISH GENERIC MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION "SUSTAINABILITY IN THE GENERIC PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES" Speaker Bio Synopsis Michael Clarke has worked in healthcare for more than two decades, including at the UK Department of Health and NHS England, as well as advising major pharmaceutical and health tech companies A look at how the globalised generics sector is tackling the issues of sustainability, particularly net zero, and how it seeks to work with regulators and customers to create a clear, internationally recognised framework for measuring what matters, with clarity about how measurements will be used in decision making. ROBERT VAN VLIET MANAGING DIRECTOR - ZETES IN IRELAND "THE FUTURE OF LOGISTICS: THE IMPACT OF COLLABORATIVE SUPPLY CHAINS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Robert is an experienced professional with 20+ years of demonstrated history working in IT, logistics, and supply chain. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for innovation, Robert has successfully developed supply chain strategies, and implemented cutting-edge technology solutions that have transformed businesses and driven growth. Robert's expertise provides valuable insights for industry professionals aiming to enhance their supply chain performance. In an age defined by rapid changes and environmental consciousness, the spotlight on sustainable, flexible deliveries and transparent, collaborative supply chains intensifies. Businesses across all sectors are called to innovate, ensuring operations not only meet efficiency metrics but also embody sustainability. The shift towards eco-friendly delivery options and the utilization of green logistics practices highlight the commitment to reducing carbon footprints while maintaining customer satisfaction. Supply chain visibility becomes indispensable, empowering companies to make informed decisions swiftly and ensuring resilience against disruptions. Collaboration is pivotal; through shared knowledge and resources, companies enhance efficiency and sustainability. SEÁN MCMAHON SENIOR SPECIALIST - ANALYTICS ENGINEER - BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB "MANUFACTURING DATA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: A CASE STUDY IN CELL THERAPY" Speaker Bio Synopsis Seán is an analytics engineer in the Data Science and Engineering team of the Cell Therapy organisation at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Prior to joining BMS, Seán worked on a large-scale database migration project for a leading Irish Bank. In Cell Therapy, patient’s lives depend on the timely manufacture and delivery of their treatment. With data coming from disparate sources across multiple sites, there are many challenges to meeting this expectation based on data availability and need for harmonization. In this talk, we will give a brief overview of the cell therapy process, and some of the tools and solutions that can be implemented to meet these challenges. MARK ELWELL HEAD OF ROBOT SALES IRELAND - KUKA ROBOTICS IRELAND "KUKA : MORE THAN ROBOTS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Mark is Head of Sales for KUKA Ireland. A mechanical engineer by background, Mark has worked in Machine and Automation sectors for well over 30 years. General overview of the KUKA iiQoT digital platform to minimize downtime and maximise uptime. BARRY P. COX STANDARDS OFFICER - NSAI "CURRENT TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS SUPPORTING LEADING RESEARCH IN COLLABORATIVE ROBOTICS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Barry Cox has a Bachelor in Electronic Engineering from Dublin City University. He has been a Standard Officer with NSAI since 2019 but has worked with NSAI since 2008 and has over a decade of experience in conformity assessments and enforcement of National and European legislation with regards to measuring instruments. This led to his involvement in a variety of successful prosecutions. Barry manages a portfolio of manufacturing committees and participates in regular training courses and events to keep his knowledge up to date. He is also tasked with promoting Irish participation in the development of International (ISO) and European (EN) Standards in emerging technologies such as Additive Manufacturing, Industrial Robots, Energy Management & Energy Savings and Nanotechnology. A strong believer in teamwork from his years in the Reserve Defence Forces, he is inspired by the motto "Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." --Henry Ford. Standards and Research are driving adoption of robotics across many sectors, contributing to driving delivery of the vision and goals of National Industry 4.0 Strategy. Thereby helping to advance Ireland’s national competitive advantage through the development, adoption and strategic use of relevant standards in Research. Here about the latest research contributions that have and will continue to bring about great change in the world. One of Ireland’s leading researchers in this field Dr Nikolaos Papakostas will speak on his lifetime of research and some of his achievements that are a testament to the spirits of inquiry and innovation of all researchers. NIKOLAOS PAPAKOSTAS RESEARCH DIRECTOR - LABORATORY FOR ADVANCED MANUFACTURING SIMULATION AND ROBOTICS (LAMS) "CURRENT TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS SUPPORTING LEADING RESEARCH IN COLLABORATIVE ROBOTICS" Speaker Bio Nikolaos Papakostas is an Associate Professor and the Research Director of the Laboratory for Advanced Manufacturing Simulation and Robotics in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin. His research areas include Robotics, Digital Manufacturing, Optimization of Manufacturing Systems and Networks. He has cooperated with many leading companies in Ireland and Europe mainly from the bioprocessing, automotive and aerospace industrial sectors as well as with top software firms. He has coordinated a significant number of European and national research projects targeting at the introduction of novel digital technologies in the manufacturing environment of the 21st century. He has authored more than 110 scientific papers. He has been the IT Manager of a big manufacturing company for several years. He is an associate member of the International Academy for Production Engineering (CIRP). He received a PhD in Engineering and a Diploma (ME) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Patras, Greece. TOM FRIPP DIRECTOR - ADDITION "IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT THE PRINTERS - THE THREE PILLARS OF 3D PRINTING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Tom is an internationally recognised, award-winning design expert with over 20 years of commercial design experience and has overseen the delivery of over 1,000 design projects. He has a 1st Class BA (Hons) in Industrial Design and a Masters with distinction in design for 3D printing both from Sheffield Hallam University. Tom has been named on 7 granted patents including 4 novel 3D print processes, developed and patented 3D printed facial and ocular prosthetics technology in the early 2000’s and developed and patented the world’s first silicone elastomer 3D printing technology. He has delivered 3D print related projects in multiple markets including medical, packaging, consumer, FMCG, promotional, health and safety equipment, industrial and pharma. Tom has been responsible for delivering projects for customers that include the likes of G4S, Comic Relief, Boots, Smith & Nephew, Nestle, Galpharm, B&Q, Balfour Beatty, Sharp Lifesciences, Fellowes, P&G, Mondelez, M&S and Ethypharm not to mention hundreds of SMEs and inventors. Based in Sheffield, Tom now runs AddParts (addparts.co.uk), a highly innovative digital spare parts business specialising in supply for pharma and food manufacturers through reverse engineering, digital stockholding and industrial 3D printing. Regardless of technology, there are always considerations for any manufacturing process to get the best from it and 3D printing is no different. This unique presentation, delivered by an internationally recognised 3D print expert with 20 years of experience in 3D printing describes how transformative the power of 3D printing can be when the three pillars of 3D printing work together, in equal measure, to drive change and value for those willing to use it’s potential to the fullest. VANESSA LOIOLA FOUNDER AND OWNER - VALOY AUTOMATION "ENHANCING ROBOTIC CELL PERFORMANCE WITH STRATEGIC PROGRAMMING SOLUTIONS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Vanessa Loiola is the founder and owner of Valoy Automation. She is a high-performing robotics programming specialist who is committed to simplifying robot programming for better efficiency in robotics cells. As a pioneering figure among the few women in automation, she passionately supports gender equality, encouraging more women to pursue careers in this industry. Manufacturing companies face the challenge of inefficient processes caused by outdated programming methods. This highlights the importance of modern solutions that can optimize robot functionality, reduce downtime, and increase productivity. By implementing strategic programming techniques, manufacturers can revolutionize their operations, achieving peak efficiency and competitiveness in today's ever-evolving market. JB DOBBIN DESIGN DIRECTOR & FOUNDER - DEMANU "ROAD TO THE RED DOT DESIGN" Speaker Bio Synopsis With over 10 years of experience in the medical device and industrial design industry, I am passionate about creating products that improve quality of life, serve a genuine purpose and move us forward. Previously, I was the R&D Manager at Seating Matters, where I managed the design and development of several new products, namely, the Sydney GoFlat, an innovative and aesthetic chair for critical care patients. Testimony to its success, our team won the coveted Red Dot Design in 2023. I am extremely passionate about manufacturing, moreover, lean manufacturing. I have been part of the 2 second lean movement for over 8 years. This is a philosophy that distils the Toyota Production System into language and concepts for anyone in the organisation. I have particularly used this in design to eradicate the wasted activities in the product development process and I now have a tried and tested method to bring products to market on time and on budget. I am devoted to helping people fuel their life's passions through smart product design and manufacturing excellence. A brief talk to convey my unique approach to medical device R&D which culminated in a world renowned Red Dot Design Award. As a small team of 5 people, we designed, tested and launched a unique medical product in a 12 month timeframe due to removing non-value adding work and communicating effectively as a team. SIOBHAN SORAGHAN FOUNDER & DIRECTOR - ACTIVE INSIGHT CONSULTING LTD "SECRETS OF UNLOCKING YOUR INNOVATION ROI" Speaker Bio Synopsis Siobhan works with organisations where rich intellectual capital is embedded in products and services, e.g. science and technology, pharmaceuticals, and biotech. Siobhan brings an unusual mix of analytical capabilities, creativity and sensitivity to her work. Her passion is supporting leaders and their teams, and the role of innovation in the flourishing of the organisation. Smart manufacturers invest in innovation. Really smart manufacturers know that setting up an innovation team is not quite enough. There are less-than-obvious challenges in harnessing the return on the significant investment in innovation. Come to this talk to learn more. ASHUTOSH APTE DIRECTOR - INDUSTRY VALUE ADVISORY (MANUFACTURING) - SAP Speaker Bio Ashutosh brings over 22 years of professional experience including last 17 years at SAP, spanning Value Advisory, IT Consulting and Business Development profiles. Ashutosh has extensive expertise in building technology led transformational roadmaps and business cases by working collaboratively with customers and partners. Ashutosh is also responsible to drive business process improvements leveraging process KPIs and best practice adoption benchmarking techniques for industrial manufacturing enterprises. Ashutosh holds a Master of Management degree from School of Management, IIT Mumbai and B. Tech in Chemical Engineering. ALEC DREW OWNER - THE BUSINESS EXPERT "INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, MORALE AND RETAIN TALENT BY EMBRACING THE INTERGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY, MORALE AND RETAIN TALENT BY EMBRACING THE INTERGENERATIONAL WORKPLACE" Speaker Bio Alec Drew - The Business Expert is a coach, mentor and advisor with more than 40 years of experience across 4 sectors. He hosted the popular radio show You and Your Business, is the host of the online TV channel The SME Business Show and facilitates the Virtual Business Owners Network. He is an international speaker and emcee and is Past President of the Professional Speaking Association, Ireland, a member of the Global Speaking Federation and a certified online speaker. MARK O'DONOVAN CEO & FOUNDER - CARLISLE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS "BOOTSTRAP TO BREAKTHROUGH: DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES FOR THE SMALL MANUFACTURING REVOLUTION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Mark O'Donovan is an Engineering Management powerhouse with 15+ years of digital transformation expertise in the food and beverage sector. A specialist in blending OT and IT, his work revolutionizes efficiency and innovation in liquid food processing. Known for his leadership in major automation projects and MES implementations, Mark excels in Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC systems and seamless IT integrations (ERP, PLM, LIMS). His standout roles at Maersk and PepsiCo underscore his talent for crafting end-to-end solutions that set industry standards In the rapidly evolving industrial landscape, smaller manufacturing organizations face the daunting challenge of digital transformation—a journey often perceived as costly and complex, reserved for the financial might of larger corporations. This presentation, ' aims to debunk this myth, offering a beacon of hope for small to medium-sized manufacturers. We explore the indispensable need for digital transformation across all sectors, address the shortcomings of current, inaccessible strategies for smaller enterprises, and illuminate a path forward through the strategic use of open source tools. By highlighting the principles of self-driven transformation and showcasing real-world successes, we propose a democratized approach to digitalization. This not only levels the playing field but empowers smaller manufacturers to harness the collective power of innovation, reduce operational costs, and compete in the digital age—all through the adoption of free, open-source technology solutions. Attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge to kickstart their own organic digital transformation journey, leveraging the very scaffolding of the digital era to rebuild their operational models for the future. DIANA VAZ RENEWABLE RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST - IRISH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH "THE ROLE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (RES) IN THE DECARBONISATION OF INDUSTRY" Speaker Bio Synopsis Diana Vaz applies her experience in renewable energy engineering, energy efficiency and sustainability to guide companies on their path to decarbonization. Her background on applied research and consultancy equips her to attain the best technical solution for each setting. "As impacts of Climate Change grow more evident, it has become urgent to act towards the decarbonisation of economy, and emissions reduction targets - either voluntary or mandatory - are getting gradually stricter. Being responsible for an important share of emissions, industry has a fundamental role in the reduction of GHG emissions, in Ireland and worldwide. Renewable Energy Systems (RES) are a key pathway to reduce emissions across industry, and their benefits go much beyond decarbonisation. Several RES technologies and energy solutions that can be adopted by industry in their path to net-zero are available nowadays. While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution, there are guidelines and tools to help each company finding the most suitable solution or set of solutions, according to its specific settings. These topics will be addressed in ""The Role Renewable Energy Systems (RES) in the decarbonisation of industry"" presentation, while explaining how can RES help bridge the way between where the Irish industry stands now and where it must be in terms of decarbonisation targets." JOHN O'SHEA SENIOR ENERGY SYSTEMS ANALYST / HEAT & ELECTRICITY LEAD, CODEMA - CODEMA "SECTOR INTEGRATION - SUPPORTING CLIMATE TARGETS & A POOLBEG AREA ENERGY MODELLING CASE STUDY" Synopsis Give an update on the development of the district heating industry in Ireland, current status and future plans Present the finding of an SEAI funded project exploring sector integration opportunities in the roll out of three strategic decarbonisation approaches in Ireland - District heat, offshore wind, and hydrogen Key question of project is exploring opportunities for efficient use of future potentially curtailed wind energy off the Dublin coast Case study centred on the example of the Poolbeg area of Dublin, with learnings applicable nationwide Project Partners: Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency, & MullanGrid NIAMH BISSETT DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS, PMO - WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES "HOW READY ARE YOU? ANNEX 1 AND IMPACT ON PRIMARY PACKAGING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Niamh joined the West Team in 2005, she has over 20 years of experience in Quality and Program Management. In her current role as Director Operations, PMO, Niamh provides strategy, vision, direction and support for the Program Management Organization and leads Strategic Global Initiatives across the Containment & CM / Device Organizations in the focus areas of Risk Management, Intermix & EU GMP Annex 1. Key targets are continuous improvement, standardization and harmonization across the West global network. Niamh enjoys collaborating with other functional disciplines within the business; specifically, in facilitating & establishing global best practices. Prior to Niamh’s current role, she has held a variety of positions in both Quality & Program Management NPI (New Product Introduction) at the Dublin facility. Niamh has a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Degree in Information Systems Technology from Atlantic Technological University, Sligo, Ireland. As the saying goes you are only as strong as your weakest link, and this goes for today’s Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). As drug manufacturers assess their CCS one must inevitably consider the quality and control of materials from third party suppliers that enter the aseptic process. A critical success factor to a CCS is the ability of your suppliers to create and maintain a holistic CCS covering all aspects of the manufacturing operation, including environmental control, validation and monitoring, quality systems, and processes.” This lively discussion will explore lessons learned from…. Establishment of foundational Risk Management plan Performing a Maturity Assessment Mapping transformation with an eye toward short-term behaviour changes and long-term investments Development of an enterprise-wide Contamination Control Strategy Will FDA leave the path open to component suppliers being audited? We believe the industry has not adequately addressed the vulnerabilities of their sites. It has been an informative journey and we believe what we identified as opportunities could be relevant at many other facilities. SEAN COOMBS MEDTECH TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - PM GROUP "HOW READY ARE YOU? ANNEX 1 AND IMPACT ON PRIMARY PACKAGING" Speaker Bio Synopsis 40 years of successfully realising world-class products in many different industries including medical devices, financial trading systems, telecommunications, aerospace and defence systems (Ireland, UK and US). Specialising in design for excellence: design for manufacture, regulatory compliance, cost of goods management, process and test automation, supply chain management, design for service, risk management etc., through the full product lifecycle, from conception through to commercialisation into sustainability and onto end of life management. Being involved in the entire life-cycle in strong high performing collaborative teams, has allowed key objectives in support of productivity, reproducibility, longevity and sustainability of released products, with designs supporting efficient production methods, such as automation; with lean processes at the core whilst embracing innovation. With PM Group now, and the technology initiatives run in-house, we are embracing digital project delivery. Qualified in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Programming, Project Management and Lean 6 sigma green belt. As the saying goes you are only as strong as your weakest link, and this goes for today’s Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). As drug manufacturers assess their CCS one must inevitably consider the quality and control of materials from third party suppliers that enter the aseptic process. A critical success factor to a CCS is the ability of your suppliers to create and maintain a holistic CCS covering all aspects of the manufacturing operation, including environmental control, validation and monitoring, quality systems, and processes.” This lively discussion will explore lessons learned from…. Establishment of foundational Risk Management plan Performing a Maturity Assessment Mapping transformation with an eye toward short-term behaviour changes and long-term investments Development of an enterprise-wide Contamination Control Strategy Will FDA leave the path open to component suppliers being audited? We believe the industry has not adequately addressed the vulnerabilities of their sites. It has been an informative journey and we believe what we identified as opportunities could be relevant at many other facilities. JOHN MCLAUGHLIN DIRECTOR - SHOPFLOORLIVE "ADVANCING LEAN MANUFACTURING INTO THE DIGITAL AGE" Speaker Bio Synopsis With over 30 years' experience in Senior Leadership roles, leading change and driving efficiency across engineering organisations, John is a seasoned expert in transforming struggling businesses. Since founding ShopFloorLive in 2015, John has been at the forefront of simplifying digital transformations in a landscape where many such efforts falter. Focused on creating a platform that not only bridges the gap between systems like ERP, Sage, etc., but also supports fast implementation. Our platform has already made a significant impact across manufacturing and contributing to successful Lean transformations. As we continue to grow, our mission remains the same: to provide information to boost efficiency, minimise waste, and focus on adding value. Empower your TEAM with the LIVE connected information. CHRISTOPHER RYAN DIRECTOR - EY IRELAND "LED BY LEAN, SUSTAINED BY DIGITAL – LESSONS LEARNED IN OUR MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION TEAM" Speaker Bio Synopsis Chris is Director in EY Ireland’s Supply Chain & Operations Team specialising in Manufacturing Transformation. Been with EY since 2015, working across multiple large transformation programmes mainly in the Life Science Sector. Chris has broad experience in large Digital transformation programmes & leads out on a major Digital Manufacturing Transformation Programme for one of EY’s key Pharma clients. Chris is Director in EY Ireland’s Supply Chain & Operations Team specialising in Manufacturing Transformation. Been with EY since 2015, working across multiple large transformation programmes mainly in the Life Science Sector. Chris has broad experience in large Digital transformation programmes & leads out on a major Digital Manufacturing Transformation Programme for one of EY’s key Pharma clients. GARY O’CALLAGHAN DIRECTOR - EY "LED BY LEAN, SUSTAINED BY DIGITAL – LESSONS LEARNED IN OUR MANUFACTURING TRANSFORMATION TEAM" Speaker Bio Synopsis Gary is Director in EY Ireland, specialising in Operational Excellence. In a career spanning over 14 years, Gary has experience in Pharma, Consumer Goods, Industrial and Automotive Manufacturing. Starting out in industry, following a Masters in Supply Chain Management from Smurfit, UCD, Gary worked in the Automotive Sector in Supply Chain and later as a full time 6 Sigma Black Belt. Gary moved into consulting in 2014 and has gained significant international experience working with manufacturing clients across Europe, Australia and North America. With a 6 Sigma Black Belt and keen interest in Industry 4.0, Gary is supporting clients deliver both Lean and Digital Manufacturing transformations. Are you striving for improvements in productivity and cost but are either not seeing the results you hoped for or you’re not clear where to start? Please join us to hear about how we have delivered productivity and cost improvements using Lean and Digital. Here you will learn about: Recent client examples from Pharma Our Operational Excellence Maturity Assessment Different approaches to Continuous Improvement based on client maturity How digital plays a role in the Continuous Improvement world BEN CHURCHILL CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER - COOLPLANET "DECARBONISATION AT SCALE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Ben is Chief Strategy Officer for CoolPlanet and has been instrumental in building the B2B SaaS company specialising in ESG and decarbonisation software. Along with CoolPlanet, Ben sits on the Boards of Positive Group, a wellness and psychological skills company. Before joining CoolPlanet Ben was Director of Facilities and Sustainability for Al Futtaim Group in UAE. Previously to that he was CEO of Urbanise, a service delivery software and IoT technology company which he took to IPO in Australia in 2014. Before joining Urbanise Ben was CEO and Managing Director of the UAE’s largest and most successful Facilities Management company, Emrill, which employed over 8000 staff. How technology and people come together to help deliver meaningful enterprise decarbonisation at scale CARLOS VILLAFANE COUNTRY MANAGER UK & IRELAND AND BENELUX - PROGLOVE "HANDS-FREE BARCODE SCANNING TO EMPOWER A SMARTER WORKFORCE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Carlos Villafane is ProGlove’s Country Manager for the UK, Ireland and BeNeLux. His responsibility is to grow our business within these markets. Carlos believes in a channel first approach and maintain relationships with customers, partners and other key stakeholders in the UK, Ireland and BeNeLux. Ergonomic wearable scanner: Hands-free operations allow for uninterrupted workflows so workers can get more done using wearable technology that integrates with their natural motion. Higher efficiency and better wireless workflows: Proglove’s precision-engineered scanning solutions can help you speed up production and supply chain processes by up to 50% while also reducing errors. Economical: Increase competitive advantage with sustained contributions to your bottom line and gain immediate ROI by analyzing your daily process optimization. JP KELLY ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - MURPHY GEOSPATIAL "STANDARDISED GEOSPATIAL DATA- A PREREQUISITE FOR INDUSTRY 4.0 AND BEYOND" Speaker Bio JP Kelly is Department Head at Murphy Geospatial Cork office. He qualified as a Geomatics Surveyor at TU Dublin in 1999 and later returned to TU Dublin in 2010 to add another degree to his name, this time in Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics. He started his career as a surveyor with Murphy Geospatial (formerly Murphy Surveys Ltd.) and then moved into the construction sector working as a project manager on a variety of civil and building projects in Ireland and the UK. JP returned to his Geospatial roots in 2012 when he re-joined Murphy Geospatial. Over the last 10 years, JP has successfully introduced cutting-edge BIM workflows and Geospatial Management plans on numerous prestigious high-tech and Pharmaceutical projects. By leading and enabling our brilliant Geospatial team in Cork, JP takes great pride in delivering industry-leading geospatial and surveying services to all of our valued customers in Cork, Munster and Europe. JOAN CAHILL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - HEALTH AND SAFETY AUTHORITY "PROTECTING VULNERABLE WORKERS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Dr Joan Cahill leads the “Enterprise and Employee Support” unit at the Health and Safety Authority. Joan has over twenty-five years’ experience leading human factors research and consultancy projects across multiple industry sectors. Joan is passionate about occupational safety and health, human factors, safety science, ethics, and responsible work. Every worker has the right to a safe workplace where any risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Some workers are more vulnerable to occupational safety and health (OSH) risks due to a variety of personal and job factors. It is important that employers recognize these vulnerabilities and take steps to protect their employees from occupational safety and health hazards. In this presentation Dr Cahill will provide an overview of vulnerable workers, employer responsibilities in relation to protecting vulnerable workers, and protection practices. IRIA GALIÑANES ROMERO SMART MANUFACTURING LEADER - CTAG "INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE OF INDUSTRY" Speaker Bio Synopsis Iria Galiñanes Romero is an Industrial Engineer with a long career in research in new technologies applied to improve productivity in the automotive industry. With her work in Advanced Processes and Factory of the Future of CTAG she has been involved in the development of new methodologies, systems and products finally implemented in OEMs and first level suppliers. Our experience in activities focused on the development of new technologies to overcome technical constraints in a plant as well as accelerating technologies to adapt them to the requirements and needs of the industry. SIMON MCKEEVER CEO - IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION Speaker Bio Simon McKeever is the Chief Executive of the Irish Exporters Association (IEA) having held this position since 2013. Simon leads the Association’s work on several policy areas including Competitiveness, Brexit, Market Diversification, Sustainable Trade and Investment and Trade Compliance. The IEA’s participation on several Government stakeholder groups, and EU forums is driven by Simon on behalf of the IEA’s broad membership base, which includes companies across the international trade industry. This broad membership base well places the IEA as a key interlocutor in the supply chain. Prior to Simon taking up his current position as Chief Executive, he spent 3 years as Director of Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Dublin, which placed him at the forefront of joint trade strategy between Ireland and the UK, before this Simon worked for 18 years in the financial markets." ROMAN ZHUKOV PRODUCT SECURITY MANAGER - INTEL "PROTECTING MANUFACTURING IN THE ERA OF EMERGING AI" Speaker Bio Synopsis Practicing cybersecurity expert, engineer and manager (15+ years). Improves and manages Security Development Lifecycle (SDL), product security architecture and cyber incident handling in Software business group at Intel. Formerly brought to market products and services, Managed complex security projects and defended large enterprises (banks, telcos, energy) from attacks. Helps engineering teams to grow in Security and foster Security champions. He engaged in industry Open Source Security initiatives, member of several OpenSSF working groups. Trainer at Universities and commercial educational centers. Mentor and consultant for startups. Former – Engineering Manager and head of Pentest and Appsec teams. Recognized as the best speaker and mentor several times. "Every industry, without exception, depends on technology. As AI is our present and future, by leveraging it manufacturers can improve their operations, reduce costs, enhance product quality, and gain a competitive edge in the market. When everybody starts to devotedly count obvious benefits, usually it comes… Security. In practice AI can pose risks from Privacy to Safety and Security and become dangers. Can we realistically slow down AI expansion? What is the difference between AI for Security and Security for AI? Is AI responsible and secure enough to be safely used in production? Let’s walk over these questions and delve into the Security best practices for AI applications in the industry. Key points: - Why expansion of AI and generative AI is unstoppable - Intel AI in manufacturing use cases - What happens when Cyber meets AI – different realms - True industry stories about AI Security - Regulation landscape: are legislations like EU AI act practically helpful? - The best Security practices for AI applications in different industrial sectors" OWEN POWER MANAGING DIRECTOR - ENERPOWER POWERED BY GREENVOLT "EMPOWERING TOMORROW: EXPLORING DISTRIBUTED GENERATION, RENEWABLE ENERGY PPA AND THE GROUND-BREAKING DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT" Speaker Bio Synopsis Owen Power is the Managing Director of Enerpower. A Renewable Energy expert with over 25 year’s extensive cross–functional experience gained in national and multinational organizations in Ireland, France and USA. Enerpower was formed in 2005 and to date has over 110MW of solar installed and under contract across a broad range of clients. Enerpower also has installed and maintained commercial wind turbines and biomass boilers for some of Irelands best known companies. Enerpower have also worked to arrange finance for companies either through grants and subsidised funding or projects with PPA policy. A proven track record in project management, team building and process optimization. A strategic thinker with well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills. Hands-on experience of best practice operations activities. Owen Power, an expert from Enerpower, will delve into the forefront of energy innovation and sustainable practices that are shaping the future of our power landscape. The focus will be on the role of distributed generation, Power Purchasing Agreements (PPA),and the groundbreaking District Heating Project Network in Tallaght connecting the Amazon data centre. 1: Distributed Generation and its impact; The first segment of the talk will explore distributed generation, discussing its significance in the context of renewable energy. Owen will elaborate on how decentralized power production, using sources like solar, heat, wind and biomass, fosters resilience, reliability and sustainability in our energy infrastructure. 2:Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA); Owen will then talk about Power Purchasing Agreements, shedding lights on the innovative ways companies like Enerpower are engaging in collaborative efforts with companies, to produce renewable energy. The audience will gain insights into the economic and environmental benefits of PPAs, along with their potential to drive large scale adoption of clean energy. 3: The District Heating Project Network; Owen will then talk about the District Heating Project Network in conjunction with the Amazon Data Center. Owen will elaborate on how this groundbreaking project aims to optimise energy usage, reduce carbon footprint and contribute to the creation of a sustainable energy ecosystem. The audience will gain an understanding of the technical aspects, benefits and challenges associated with this visionary project. The talk aims to inspire and inform, leaving the audience with a profound understanding of the transformative potential renewable energy can bring. Showcasing the exploration of the path towards a greener, more sustainable future. RAY O'MAHONY TECHNICAL MANAGER - SYMETRI EUROPE "SUSTAINABILITY IN MANUFACTURING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Technical Manager at Symetri Ireland with 20+ years of experience in Product, Design & Manufacturing. Ray is an avid learner who keeps up with the latest technological advancements and is deeply passionate about innovation. His extensive experience in Product, Design & Manufacturing is reflected in his strong track record of successful project management. Additionally, Ray's dedication to developing and mentoring others has been instrumental in his team's growth and success. How manufacturing and engineering can play a significant role in promoting sustainability through various practices and initiatives including the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) BLEHER OLIVER DIRECTOR LIFE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY - ASYS GROUP "MEDICAL DEVICE DESIGN FOR AUTOMATION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Oliver Bleher is the Director Life Science Technology at ASYS Group, Germany.He holds degrees in Medical Engineering and International Business AdministrationHe has 30 years of experience in sales and business management for leading manufacturers of high-tech equipment for the life science industries (pharma, diagnostics, medtech, …).Specializing in assembly, handling and packaging equipment, he works with his customers to get them the best equipment solution to meet and exceed their goals. Dos and don'ts and what to look for when designing a medical device. What to keep in mind in regard to suitability for automated assembly of a medical device. THOMAS CORNTHWAITE UK OPERATIONS - DIMANEX "THE CHALLENGES AND REWARDS OF SCALING SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION THROUGH DIGITISATION AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING" Speaker Bio Synopsis With a background in Product Design and Engineering, Thomas is UK Operations lead for DiManEx, a leading platform-based company that delivers supply chain performance optimisation - from digitisation, analytics, re-engineering to production - through additive manufacturing. Increasingly, additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, is used in supply chains to reduce costs, lead times and environmental impacts. Assessing the case for using it and knowing where to begin on the journey can be challenging. Many items are not suitable to be produced through additive manufacturing for technical or economic reasons, and analysing the full catalogue of materials to identify the viable ones is an obstacle for time and resource-stretched organisations. This talk will cover those challenges, describing the steps and analytics tools available to firms, from SMEs to multinationals, to overcome them and to maximise the benefits of using additive manufacturing in their supply chains. CATHAL FINCH AREA SALES MANAGER (IRELAND) - TYROLIT ABRASIVES "METAL & COMPOSITES: SURFACE PREP AND FINISHING SOLUTIONS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Cathal is the Area Manager for Tyrolit Abrasives, European largest bonded abrasive manufacturer. A quick run through of subtractive abrasive surface prep and finshing solutions for metal and composite parts. DAVE GARFORTH TECHNICAL DIRECTOR - RESPONSIBLE PLASTIC MANAGEMENT PROGRAM "AIMING FOR ZERO PLASTIC WASTE IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR" Speaker Bio Synopsis Dave is part of a dynamic Program offering improvement services and recognition awards for responsible plastic management. He has 25 years experience working in accredited assurance in FMCG supply chains across quality, environmental, sustainability, organic and circular economy . Major construction projects generate a significant amount of waste, including multiple plastic waste streams. Improved understanding, measurement and segregation at site can lead to significant if not near zero plastic waste to landfill, meaning effective transformation to improved environmental outcomes, including reduction, reuse, recycling and recovery. This presentation provides an example with both environmental and economic savings achieved in a major Ire/UK construction company. DARRAGH GAFFNEY DIRECTOR OF GROWTH & SUSTAINABILITY - INDUSTRY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GROUP "INNOVATE TO SCALE: MAXIMISING GRANTS AND TAX SUPPORTS TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS" Speaker Bio Synopsis In his role as Research and Innovation Manager, Darragh spends his time with members on a 1-to-1 basis, working through needs and interests across diverse sectors, and supporting individual members achieve their RD&I goals. Darragh has many years’ experience in R&D activities, previously acting as R&D Manager for Monaghan Biosciences (MBio) and consultancy roles. Darragh eill talk to the broad RD&I eco-system within Ireland and how being part of a multi-sectoral research network can deliver huge impact to your innovation pipeline. NIGEL IRVINE FOUNDER / MD - SPECIALIST EXPORT SOLUTIONS LTD ""LET'S GET EXPORTING". THE SMARTER WAY TO START !!" Speaker Bio Synopsis The 'step by step' guide to executing a highly successful market entry plan. This is a basic road map for companies to follow once they considering to commence exporting their products or services ANDRÉ PEREIRA CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRACTITIONER - HENKAN "DECODING RESISTANCE: THE UNSPOKEN BARRIER TO ORGANISATIONAL CHANGE" Speaker Bio Synopsis André Pereira is a Continuous Improvement Leader with 22 years of experience across Aerospace & Defence, FMCG, and Consulting sectors. Specialising in WCM, TPM, and Lean, he has delivered impactful improvements globally, from Europe to AME and the Americas. His never-ending journey in organisational excellence offers valuable insights for industry peers. The talk aims to dissect the intricate web of resistance that often impedes organisational change, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Drawing upon empirical research and real-world case studies, the presentation will delve into the psychological and sociological underpinnings of resistance at various organisational levels. It will scrutinise the role of leadership in either fuelling or mitigating this resistance, offering a nuanced understanding of how transformational leadership practices can turn resistance into a catalyst for change. Attendees will leave with a strategic framework for managing resistance, enriched by actionable insights that can be immediately applied in their own organisational contexts. Unveil the Complexity: Understand the multifaceted nature of resistance towards organisational change and its impact on employees, leaders, and organisations. Leadership's Role: Explore how different leadership styles can either exacerbate or alleviate resistance in the workplace. Strategies for Change: Learn actionable strategies to manage resistance effectively, drawing from the transformational leadership model. JOE COOGAN CEO - VISION 3D SOLUTIONS "NEXA 3D -ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING - FREE FORM INJECTION MOLDING (FIM) PROCESS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Joe Coogan, CEO at Vision 3D Solutions, is a seasoned professional with over 20 years in engineering, design, and business development. With multiple SolidWorks certifications, he's a part-time lecturer at TU Dublin and excels in additive manufacturing and customer satisfaction. Coogan's leadership in his past company and his passion for 3D technology mark him as a key figure in the industry and Education. The talk will focus on Nexa3D's Free Form Injection Molding (FIM) Process, a groundbreaking approach in manufacturing. It will cover how FIM integrates the versatility of 3D printing with the efficiency of traditional injection molding, offering unprecedented design freedom, faster production cycles, and cost-effectiveness, potentially transforming various industry sectors GREGG COLLETT INDUSTRIAL ACCOUNT MANAGER UK & IRE - CHG-MERIDIAN UK "NAVIGATING THE WAREHOUSE TECHNOLOGY LANDSCAPE: INNOVATIVE FUNDING SOLUTIONS FOR AUTOMATION PROJECTS" Speaker Bio Synopsis Gregg heads up the Industrial Technology division for CHG-MERIDIAN in the UK & Ireland. CHG are a leading international asset management company, assisting customers with bespoke funding & lifecycle models for technology investments. For warehouse automation projects, CHG focuses on flexible solutions to keep costs down throughout technology lifecycles. Gregg provides an overview of creative funding solutions available to businesses looking to invest in innovative warehouse automation projects. CHG’s focus in this space is lowering the overall cost of investment, but also giving flexibility to end users and suppliers to maximise the value of those investments & lower risk. Cash is more valuable than ever, & an innovative financial solution could be a vital contribution to turning an automated warehouse solution into a reality. CHG works closely with supplier partners & end users to create bespoke leasing models for warehouse technology, & can support businesses in value analysis for investments in the sector. ROB WEBB PRODUCT SALES SPECIALIST - IDS IMAGING DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS LTD. "DESIGNING, BUILDING AND DEPLOYING MACHINE VISION SYSTEMS USING DEEP LEARNING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Rob joined IDS in 2018 but has been working with machine vision and imaging for over 20 years. With experience in both technical and sales areas, Rob’s focus is on understanding the latest technologies and coherently communicating the benefits to customers as well as within IDS. Exploring how to benefit from the principles of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) to deploy machine vision systems based on AI AJAY MV FOUNDER - MAKKAL "DIGTITAL CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" Speaker Bio Synopsis Extensive experience in automating various tests in ares of R&D to Manufacturing, Ajay has leveraged automation to the field of calibration & verification in manufacturing environments. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of transitioning pen-&-paper based calibration book keeping process to a digital calibration management system like GageMakkal in a manufacturing plant. KEVIN MURPHY TERRITORY SALES MANAGER – UK & IRELAND - 3DTECHNOLOGY "BRINGING NEXT LEVEL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING TO THE FACTORY FLOOR." BRENDAN MCAULEY DIRECTOR - INTERNATIONAL TRADE INSTITUTE "CHANGES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND WHAT THEY WILL MEAN FOR YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN" Speaker Bio Synopsis Brendan McAuley is an Executive Director of the Institute and he teaches the Classification Module in the Professional Diploma in International Trade Compliance. Brendan is also the Senior Strategist at Trade Advisers, based in London. His work has included studies for industry bodies and private sector clients on what they might face under a variety of trade scenarios. He specialises in the Customs, tariff, non-tariff barriers, logistics and supply chain implications of the changed EU-UK relationship. He also provides research studies and strategic business advice to companies on market diversification/entry. He has worked in trade facilitation, trade policy, political risk and market intelligence in Africa, Asia and Europe, including at United Nations ESCAP. He has guest lectured on Brexit and future trade, provided training on government trade compliance programmes and featured as a guest speaker for industry associations in the UK. Brendan has a Bachelors in Law, a Masters in International Management and has studied at the University of Edinburgh, National University of Singapore, Peking University and ESADE Business School. The investment and supply chain decisions that businesses make are influenced by the domestic politics of countries and the interactions between them. We will examine the latest changes in international trade, anticipate what comes next and how businesses can react. MICHAEL BOYD MANAGING DIRECTOR - ITI "CHANGES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND WHAT THEY WILL MEAN FOR YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN" Speaker Bio Synopsis Chairman and founder of Trade Advisers. Worked for trade ministries, the World Bank, the European Commission, BP, Vodafone, Rio Tinto and London financial services companies. The investment and supply chain decisions that businesses make are influenced by the domestic politics of countries and the interactions between them. We will examine the latest changes in international trade, anticipate what comes next and how businesses can react. JONATHAN DIVER DIRECTOR FUEL - CIRCLE K IRELAND Speaker Bio Currently Director for Fuel in Circle K Ireland, with responsibility in the supply, logistics and pricing of fuels within Circle K Ireland. Also responsible for the roll out of Electrical Vehicle infrastructure in Circle K Ireland, and for the introduction of low carbon fuel alternatives, such as HVO and BioCNG, as well as managing the Circle K car wash business in Ireland. Board member in Shell & Topaz Aviation Fuel Ireland Limited, a company that supplies a significant percentage of the aviation fuel provided in Dublin, Cork, and Belfast airports. Chairperson and Board member of Fuels for Ireland, the industry association that represents the fuels industry in Ireland. Previously the Circle K Director responsible for managing the 250+ independent fuel forecourt retailers that traded under the Topaz fuel brand, and now operate under the Circle K fuel, as well as managing Topaz and later Circle K’s network development responsibilities of sourcing, developing, and redeveloping new and existing retail forecourt opportunities. MARK MASTERSON PARTNER - THE PARTNERING GROUP "GROWTH: THE TOP STRATEGIC BUSINESS PRIORITY, HOW CAN SUPPLY CHAIN BE AN ENABLER." Speaker Bio Synopsis Mark is a Partner in the Supply Chain and Customer Business Development Practices at The Partnering Group. Mark is a Leader with a proven track record for implementing change, developing Organizational capability, driving results and implementing Lean Manufacturing Many Companies have recently 'survived' numerous Supply Chain and macro-economic challenges. Resilience, productivity, talent acquisition and retention were just a few of priorities that CEO and Company Executives have faced. This is changing, the Top Priority for Company CEOs and CFOs is GROWTH. Integrating Supply Chains into this growth Strategy can accelerate this growth while addressing existing Supply Chain challenges - productivity, agility, sustainability to name a few. AXEL SCHNUETGEN MANAGING DIRECTOR - SPACEOF.FOUNDATION GMBH "A RECIPE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Leader with over 20 years of experience in delivering digital solutions in various functions like Manufacturing, Finance and Commercial. Building up teams that operate with a customer focus, and in collaboration with the different organization units. THINK BIG: Reimagine the value of digital and achieve the productivity savings wanted, AIM HIGH: Deliver service-excellence with factories and a focus on people, SCALE IT: Build a foundation with data-centricity, cloud first and platform thinking BRIAN DILLON INDUSTRY LIAISON OFFICER - IED HUB UCC "REDUCING THE TIME TO COMPETENCY OF NEW GRADUATES IN THE LIFE SCIENCES GRADUATE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Brian is the Industry Liaison Office with the iEd Hub in UCC. Prior to that, Brian held several Senior Exec positions in a large multinational pharmaceutical company including Global Supply Chain Leader and Business Strategy /Lean Deployment Leader. Brian is now focused on developing the new generation of leaders for the Life Sciences Industry. Having subject matter expertise in a life sciences discipline is important for a successful career in the industry. However, what is equally important for the graduate and the company is their ability to quickly integrate into the ways of working within the company. Hence the emphasis on the T shaped graduate. This is now new, for example, in the Future of Jobs report released by the Word Economic Forum in 2016, a survey of major employers regarding the employee skills they expected to be of most importance in 2020, placed the following in the top six: complex problem-solving; critical thinking; creativity; people management; teamwork; and emotional intelligence. This presentation will explore how the T Shaped graduate is being prepared today for industry needs and share recent examples of this work in progress and the positive impact for both the student and the industry partners. EVIN ALLEN LECTURER IN INDUSTRIAL PHARMACEUTICS - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CORK "REDUCING THE TIME TO COMPETENCY OF NEW GRADUATES IN THE LIFE SCIENCES GRADUATE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Evin is a Lecturer in Industrial Pharmacy in UCC and previously held various process development and tech transfer roles in Sanofi in Ireland and in Global MSAT group in France. Prior to joining UCC, Evin worked in MSD Brinny as knowledge management lead in the Strategy and Operational Excellence group. Evin’s current focus is to develop pharmaceutical science graduates capable of rapidly integrating into the business and making a tangible impact to site operations. Having subject matter expertise in a life sciences discipline is important for a successful career in the industry. However, what is equally important for the graduate and the company is their ability to quickly integrate into the ways of working within the company. Hence the emphasis on the T shaped graduate. This is now new, for example, in the Future of Jobs report released by the Word Economic Forum in 2016, a survey of major employers regarding the employee skills they expected to be of most importance in 2020, placed the following in the top six: complex problem-solving; critical thinking; creativity; people management; teamwork; and emotional intelligence. This presentation will explore how the T Shaped graduate is being prepared today for industry needs and share recent examples of this work in progress and the positive impact for both the student and the industry partners. DOYIN BADEMOSI CEO - RADMOL AI SYSTEMS "EMPOWERING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH AI" Speaker Bio Synopsis Doyin Bademosi is a multi-award winning entrepreneur, his company was voted top 20 innovative start-up in Europe in 2019 and also featured as one of Ireland’s top 100 HOT start-up companies. Doyin is a systems entrepreneur who enjoys creating solutions to complex challenges, he is currently on a mission to minimize the risk of delay and errors in cancer diagnosis with Durotimi AI, an AI-driven platform for early detection of cancer. In this talk I will be addressing the endemic issues of Health equity and the role of technology (AI) in addressing this critical area of health delivery failure in modern societies. This failure was significantly accentuated by the covid 19 pandemic. The pandemic revealed the inequities inherent in our healthcare service delivery systems along various factors of structural determinants of health inequities. In this talk, I will delve into the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, emphasizing its profound impact on fostering health equity locally and globally and how AI-driven innovations are reshaping the traditional healthcare landscape, particularly in addressing disparities and promoting equitable access to healthcare resources. MARK MCKEEVER DIRECTOR - PWC "FINDINGS FROM A GLOBAL PWC ESG OPERATIONS SURVEY" Speaker Bio Mark McKeever is a Director in PwC Advisory and leads the Firm’s Supply Chain Management practice in Ireland. Over 25 years experience working in both Consulting and Industry advising a wide range of clients primarily in the Pharma, Retail and Consumer Goods industry sectors. Prior to joining PwC Ireland, Mark previously worked for Tesco, KPMG Consulting and Liz Claiborne. Mark holds an MBA from UCD and a Business Management Degree from Trinity College. SANDEEP KHUPERKAR CEO & CO-FOUNDER - DATA SCIENCE WIZARDS "REVOLUTIONIZING THE PHARMA AND LIFE SCIENCES INDUSTRY WITH THE AI-POWERED UNIFYAI PLATFORM" Speaker Bio Synopsis Sandeep Khuperkar is a seasoned leader with 28 years of experience in technology and over 20 years of expertise in open source. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree and is credited with building high-growth technology businesses. Sandeep is the co-founder and CEO of DeepTech AI start-up Data Science Wizards (DSW) and its flagship platform, UnifyAI. Beyond his professional achievements, Sandeep is dedicated to the well-being of young minds and is committed to using his expertise in technology to positively impact future generations. UnifyAI platform can be utilized in the pharma and life sciences industry for a variety of use cases, including drug discovery and development, clinical trials, and personalized medicine. The platform can help in identifying potential drug candidates through predictive modelling and machine learning algorithms, analyzing clinical trial data to improve trial efficiency and patient recruitment, and creating personalized treatment plans based on patient data and medical history. UnifyAI can also help in improving supply chain management and logistics for pharmaceutical companies, enabling them to optimize their operations and reduce costs. Overall, UnifyAI can provide significant benefits to the pharma and life sciences industry by enabling data-driven decision-making, improving patient outcomes, and accelerating the pace of innovation. IAN GARDNER UK ACCOUNT TECHNICAL LEADER - IBM "GENERATIVE AI - WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR SUPPLY CHAINS AND MANUFACTURING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Named as one of the top 100 global influencers in Industry 4.0 by Onalytica, Ian has extensive experience in high complexity Industry 4.0 and ERP projects. This includes Meggitt M4, The UK 5G Manufacturing Testbed, and SecQual trusted supply chain, which uses blockchain to reduce food waste from farm to fork. In 2021 he was and in 2018 was a finalist in The Times MCA awards. He speaks regularly at events and lectures at various universities. What is Generative AI and what potential does it hold for manufacturing and supply chains? My talk will cover opportunities that generative AI presents, best use cases and areas where we need to tread with care. I’ll also cover how this advancement can be implemented and integrated into your processes with key considerations. SIMON BROUGH HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - PHARMIWEB "THE FUTURE OF TALENT ACQUISITION IN PHARMA AND LIFE SCIENCES" Speaker Bio Synopsis Simon has been working with TA teams, recruiters and HR personnel for the last 5 years to refine the way they attract talent across Life Sciences. He specialises in EVP, candidate experience and recruitment advertising in the sector. Join me on this deep dive into how talent acquisition has changed in the last 3 years. We will explore the effects the pandemic had on recruitment, the latest in candidate habits and leave with actionable advice on how to improve our candidate attraction BARRY TWOMEY CENTRE DIRECTOR - ADVANCE CENTRE, UCD "THE SKILLS TO SUPPORT DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Dr. Barry Twomey has been the Centre Director for the Advance Centre since May 2021. Through the HCI Pillar 3 funded Advance Centre for Professional Learning and the modular, accredited, learning approach, he hopes to enable the digital transformation for individuals and organisations across multiple industries. Digital transformation has become a critical part of so many industries now and, with change happening so fast, many professionals working both in and outside the tech sector will need to upskill. This starts with understanding what digital transformation means for a company or sector. The next question is: what skills are required to address Digital Transformation and are they already in-house? Outside of this, where do we go to get these skills and how do we develop of staff to re-skill or up-skill in these key areas. New technologies may replace certain jobs, but what is more important, is to see what new jobs and roles these technologies can enable. LOUISE O'GORMAN ADVANCE CENTRE MANAGER - ATU "ENGINEERING EDUCATION 5.0: A NEW MODEL FOR THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING" Speaker Bio Synopsis Louise O’Gorman is manager of the Advance Centre for professional education in ATU, Sligo. She holds a degree in Electronic Engineering and a Masters in Computing. Her research interests are in the field of engineering education in the era of Industry 5.0. This talk is an overview of Engineering Education 5.0 which is a radical new approach to that transcends traditional boundaries and integrates technological proficiency with a robust commitment to ethics, humanism, and sustainable practices. It aims to produce manufacturing engineers who are not only technically adept but also deeply aware of their responsibility to ensure the well-being of individuals, communities, and the environment. KATHRYN CORMICAN PROFESSOR OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING - UNIVERSITY OF GALWAY "DESIGNING FUTURES: PATHWAYS TO INDUSTRY 5:0" Speaker Bio Synopsis Kathryn Cormican is a Professor of Systems Engineering and Director of the Enterprise Research Centre in the School of Engineering at the University of Galway in Ireland and a funded investigator in Lero – The Irish Software Research Centre. She leads a large multidisciplinary research team. Her work focuses on the design, development, and validation of novel processes and information systems to enable smarter user-centred solutions. She has secured over €2.5 million in research income and is currently leading three EU-funded projects. She is internationally recognised for her contribution to research and has won many prestigious best-paper awards including the European Academy of Management best paper award in 2023. She has delivered several keynote addresses at international conferences and has published extensively in high-impact journals in her field. Kathryn directs an award-winning MSc programme specifically designed to equip graduates with the requisite skills needed for employment in the high-tech industry. She received the President’s Award for teaching excellence in 2018 and was awarded Female Entrepreneurial Leader of the Year in 2022 by the Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities. "The content will emphasise the following: • The need for a human-centred approach to innovation in manufacturing to transition to Industry 5.0 • The importance of designing end-to-end solutions (or experiences) rather than isolated and fragmented components • The importance of non-tangible value such as personalisation and customisation • The role of integrating digital services in the manufacturing value chain • Discuss some challenges faced by industry and critical success factors to overcome these challenges It will synthesise some of the lessons learned from 25 years of applied research in manufacturing systems. I will NOT focus on the details of academic research. Instead, I will share some salient and hopefully interesting aspects our research team has learned from working closely with manufacturing organisations such as Fidelity Investments, Rent the Runway, Expleo, Teleflex, Medtronic, Stryker, Boston Scientific. It will be engaging, visionary, inspiring and peppered with real-world examples. I will show lots of pictures and very few numbers. There will be no graphs – I promise! " LEE SHERLOCK CEO & CO-FOUNDER - META-FLUX "AI AND ITS APPLICATIONS TO DRUG R&D" Speaker Bio Lee Sherlock is the CEO and Co-founder of Meta-Flux, a group that is focusing on enhancing the interface between AI and systems biology in drug development settings with an emphasis for oncology. Prior to Meta-Flux, Lee spent multiple years as a biochemist aiding in drug development. Lee has a particular interest in AI and personalised medicine with recent publications in Frontiers of medicine. DESMOND O'SULLIVAN VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - OPTEL GROUP "THE FUTURE OF GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS" Speaker Bio Synopsis I am a professional with over 35 years experience working in the Pharma, Agro-Chemical, Food and Beverage, CPG industries. I am responsible for the Global PMO at Optel Group but I am also now involved with Business Development in the EMEA with specific responsibility for the Climate Change Strategic alignment. Presentation to discuss Global Supply Chain challanges and opportunities for Business. MATTHEW ALDRIDGE MANAGER - IGUS "RBTX; GET STARTED WITH LOW COST AUTOMATION" Speaker Bio Synopsis Matthew Aldridge was appointed UK managing director of igus® in 2013. He introduced a number of changes to enhance the structure and strategy of the business, which contributed to double-digit sales growth in his first full year in charge. Having joined igus® in 1996, Matthew took immediate responsibility for developing the bearings area of the business. He was promoted to product manager and then director of that division in 2004. Combining engineering expertise with sales and marketing skills, Matthew grew the division and introduced a new telemarketing function with flexible working practices that became a template for igus® worldwide. Matthew, from Bedfordshire, began his career as a graduate apprentice at Hunting Engineering, which later became Lockheed Martin. During this time, he completed a degree in mechanical engineering at the Royal Military College of Science in Shrivenham. Following his apprenticeship, he joined his father’s agricultural engineering business, Hemcore, before moving to igus® to pursue his interest in the growing use of plastics in engineering An introduction to igus’s successful RBTX online marketplace, which helps users looking for cost-effective automation solution. Instead of needing to search across many different sources, machine builders and buyers will find a wide range of low-cost robotics components from many different manufacturers on RBTX, always with price and compatibility guarantees. Attendees will learn how to use the RBTX platform and also see how “test before invest” gives engineers total confidence in the practical use of low cost automation in their specific application. PROF HENRIK VON SCHEEL INDUSTRY 4.0 ORIGINATOR, STRATEGIST & FUTURIST - "FACTORY 4.0: MEGATRENDS THAT SHAPE THE NEXT DECADE" Speaker Bio Synopsis Best known as the most influential futurists of our century who ignited the digital and 4th Industrial Revolution (aka Godfather) themes of today. Recognized as one of the foremost authority on strategy who has evolved the mainstream thinking and management practices of today´s businesses. Named the "leading authority on strategy" by the Financial Times and recognized as “the most influential management thinker of our times” by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai. Recipient of the prestigious Nobel Laureates of Knowledge Award for Intellectual Achievement and knowledge sharing. His work is applied to over 24 national economies, influences GDP growth, triggers global themes, and has shaped the performance of 23% of the Fortune 500 the fastest-growing companies A sought-after speaker and advisor on the toughest and most important issues in business today. He is a Professor at Arthur Lok Jack Global School of Business. Dive into the future of manufacturing as we navigate the disruptive waves of the 4th Industrial Revolution together. Embracing uncertainty has become the new normal, and it's time to gain exclusive insights the originator of the 4th Industrial Revolution himself. Explore the megatrends that shape the next decade in Manufacturing. Convergence Science and Technology. New era of Operational Excellence. Regulatory disruption that will impact the balance sheet of every Factory. What is the Industry 5.0? Learn how to thrive in uncertainty. Navigate the challenges and explore new opportunities. Gain insight to the latest management concepts and techniques. SPONSORS GOLD IFM Read more IFM’s exceptionally wide portfolio covers not only all relevant standard solutions but also the special requirements of individual industries. In addition to position and process sensors, sensors for motion control and safety technology are part of the product range. ifm also offers products for industrial imaging and communication as well as identification systems and systems for mobile INSPIRE 3D Read more Inspire 3D was setup in 2011 to service the growing need for additive manufacturing in Ireland and is a fully Irish owned and operated company, Inspire 3D is the Irish partner for international brands such as Formlabs, Markforged and Ultimaker among others. Inspire 3D can provide additive manufacturing systems for a range of uses and technologies from the hobbyist/Maker, consumer and right up to large scale industrial and educational customers. With systems that can produce concept modelling, functional prototyping, tooling and end-use parts. Inspire 3D provides 3D printers and consumables to all uses from small to large scale industrial partners, we also provide Irish based maintenance & support packages to keep your system running at its best. On display at the 2019 National Manufacturing Conference & Exhibition we will have the Form 2 pro package, Markforged Mark 2 and the full range of Ultimaker 3D printers. Address: Inspire 3D, Unit 2 & 3 Charvey Court, Rathnew Co. Wicklow Ireland Tel: +353 404 800 69 KUKA Read more KUKA are setting the pace of production in the manufacturing world, that is required for Industry 4.0; highly efficient, flexible systems specifically adapted to your factory’s needs. We possess a wealth of experience in the provision of automated manufacturing solutions, no matter how varied your work processes. We will work with you to determine precisely where to optimize production along your entire value chain and, design a concept that supports operational efficiency; increased operational efficiency, improved quality output, waste reduction and added value, all to help your business achieve a competitive advantage. LINDE MATERIAL HANDLING Read more Linde Material Handling is one of the world's leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment. In Europe, the company is the market leader with the Linde and Fenwick (France) brands. Since 2006, Linde has been part of the KION Group. The KION Group is the world's second largest manufacturer of industrial trucks and one of the leading suppliers of automation solutions for intralogistics. Linde is represented in more than 100 countries worldwide with its own branches. The company's international network includes production and assembly plants in Germany, France, the Czech Republic, the USA and China as well as more than 700 sales and service locations. For its customers, Linde develops high-performance solutions for intralogistics. The basis for this are electric and diesel forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, fleet management software, automation solutions, driver assistance systems, financing offers as well as services around the forklift truck and operator training. Linde's vehicle offer is unique. It comprises around 80 series with up to 20 model variants and around 9,000 equipment options. On the basis of this modular system, Linde manufactures the vehicles and fleets precisely tailored to their requirements for transport, storage, picking and stacking. SILVER DNA IT Read more DNA IT Solutions is an award winning, cloud-centric managed service provider, specialising in managed IT, managed Cloud and managed security services. The business has grown to become a significant provider of managed IT services, working with organisations of all sizes, supporting clients in Ireland and in 23 countries globally. ENGENUITY CLUSTER Read more This Network is an initiative forming part of the Regional Action Plan for Jobs–Midlands, funded under the LEO Competitive Fund and delivered by the Westmeath, Offaly, Longford & Laois Local Enterprise Offices in association with other enterprise and innovation stakeholders. The Network is intended to act as an exchange forum and cohesive network for its members to build links, share experience and undertake joint commercial activity. The network will include events to share expertise and best practice based around specific topics, facilitate guest speakers, member presentations, workshops and networking (physical and virtual) so that companies can learn from each other and access support from peers and stakeholder organisations, such as the industry, knowledge sector and other enterprise support bodies. IRISH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH Read more Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) is an independent manufacturing and industrial energy efficiency research centre focused on delivering solutions for the manufacturing ecosystem throughout Ireland. Our passion is to make Ireland a world leader in advanced manufacturing operations. As an independent research centre, the IMR offers manufacturing industry a unique environment to collaborate with peers across all manufacturing sectors, and to inform and guide manufacturing research that not only addresses industry problems but also visions for future factories. We are a cross-sectoral research centre with partner companies in semiconductors, ICT, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, energy services, aerospace and other areas. We work closely with academic, Government and industry partners, and through bringing this cross-sectoral interaction around one table, we establish best in class knowledge and behaviours as the starting point for future research. Through pilot projects embedded in company facilities, IMR research has demonstrated productivity improvements and efficiency savings opportunities in excess of €20M for member and partner companies. It has achieved this through delivery of enterprise- ready solutions in areas such as schedule optimisation, operations simulation, metrology, HVAC commissioning and energy-efficient production. We are open to all levels of collaboration with Irish-based SMEs and large/MNC manufacturers. Research areas: - Manufacturing informatics - Operational excellence - Energy management - Energy efficiency - Operations research - Industry 4.0 - Additive Manufacturing - Robotics & Automation - Sustainable Manufacturing Research performed by: Irish Manufacturing Research, Dublin City University, Limerick Institute of Technology, Maynooth University, NUI Galway, Trinity College Dublin, Institute of Technology Tralee, University College Cork, University of Limerick, University of Ulster JIGSAW BETTER BUSINESS Read more Jigsaw Better Business is an award winning Enterprise Ireland, IDA, and Local Enterprise Office Lean Service Provider and through creative problem solving, people development & process innovation, we help great businesses BE BETTER KEMPSTON CONTROLS Read more Kempston Controls was established in 1940 as a specialist distributor of American manufactured components. This business has been developed over the years to service the needs of a much broader audience, and through the careful choice of franchises, Kempston Controls has become a specialist technical distributor of electrical components, with an enviable reputation for stock and service. As well as being a National Specialist distributor of control equipment, we are also a leading manufacturer of Supply Monitoring equipment and Electronic Sub-Assembly. Our manufacturing facilities give us the added benefit of being able to offer value-added services, such as cable termination, final assembly, and the testing of electronic devices. NPP Read more At NPP we combine best-in-class packaging, high-performance machinery, and systems along with a partnership approach to offer you a complete packaging solution. Our experts can transform your packaging by creating bespoke designs, packaging solutions, and systems that improve efficiency, allow you to become more sustainable, and help your business save costs and maximize profits. Visit our stand where will be showcasing our range of packaging & machinery including; Case Handling Machinery, Pallet Wrap Machinery, Sealing Machinery, and related consumables. RITTAL LTD Read more Rittal designs and manufactures the world’s leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks and accessories, including high-efficiency, high-density power management and climate control systems for industrial, data centre, outdoor and hybrid applications. Our off-the-shelf standard, modified standard and custom-engineered products are known throughout the world as high-quality, affordable solutions for practically any industrial or IT infrastructure application – from single enclosures to comprehensive systems. Improving efficiency and increasing productivity through automation and digitalisation is one of the biggest challenges for our customers. This requires a wealth of in-depth knowledge and expertise. This is why Rittal and EPLAN together combine their hardware and software expertise to streamline, optimise and digitalise processes across the entire value chain for our customers, including their IT infrastructure – from control and switchgear construction, and machine building to factory operators or the energy sector. With 95 international subsidiaries and manufacturing facilities on 4 continents, solutions from Rittal are world-leading and designed to make our customer’s jobs easier. Started in Germany in 1961, Rittal has built a reputation based on quality, modern innovations, and the ingenuity of its dedicated employees. RS Read more RS has been supporting industry in Ireland for over 75 years! An omni-channel service and solutions provider for customers with an extensive range of more than 750,000 electronics and industrial products available from over 2,500 trusted brands. Through our next generation suite of maintenance, procurement, and inventory solutions we can help you manage your operation and prevent unplanned downtime. RS delivers more than 44,000 parcels a day to over 1 million customers globally, providing a one-stop source for everything engineers need! TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING IRELAND Read more Toyota Material Handling Ireland helps businesses of all sizes meet today’s materials handling challenges. We offer a complete range of solutions to cover any application requirements, from hand pallet trucks, powered pallet trucks, powered stackers, order pickers, tow tractors, reach trucks, counterbalanced engine and electric forklifts and very narrow aisle equipment along with our added value solutions, including service contracts, short term rental, used forklift trucks, racking and the Toyota I_Site information service. WINSOURCE ELECTRONICS Read more Your Faithful Electronic Components Supply Chain Partner - Specializing in obsolete electronic parts and common-uesd materials We are always consistent since 1999, dedicated to assisting our customers to quickly and accurately find obsolete, end-of-life, hard-to-find parts, and acquire competitive price for common-used materials. When companies are unable to fulfill their requirements through the normal franchise channels, they turn to WIN SOURCE for immediate solutions. We profoundly understand that the difficulty of sourcing obsolete electronic components.Based on this challenge,We consistently utilize our in-stock inventory and global network of suppliers to reduce your procurement cycles, lower transaction costs and provide quality electronic components at competitive prices.Today, the stock in our warehouse is more than 500.000 SKUs,separately saved and maintained within our ESD-protected facility - Shenzhen , Hongkong and Philippines. ZETES Read more Zetes is an innovative supply chain technology company. We work in close collaboration with our customers to unlock greater potential through agility, visibility and traceability in their connected supply chain. For more than 30 years we have been a trusted adviser to leading supply chain companies across EMEA. Address : Zetes Ireland National Technology Park Plassey V94 KN70 Limerick Tel: 00353 (0) 61 333 188 Email: [email protected] BRONZE ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES IRELAND Read more As Ireland’s engineering business representative group and one of Ibec’s newest Trade Association launched in November 2021, Engineering Industries Ireland represents over 150 industrial engineering manufacturing and services companies in Ireland. The engineering sectors we represent have exports at €8.8 billion or 3.6% of national exports, 10,800 enterprises employing 50,751 people and 65% indigenous companies. Our members are involved in industrial automation, precision engineering, agriculture machinery, material handling, packaging, energy and environment, process engineering, automotive, metal fabrication & processing, renewables and engineering services. We represent engineering businesses, both homegrown and multinationals, big and small, to advocate for a supportive business environment, as well as provide expert employer relations, industry insight and incomparable networking opportunities for our members. CONTACT * Privacy Policy