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As a family-owned business headquartered in Northern Ireland, Harlequin Manufacturing has been at the forefront of innovation for over four decades. From their humble beginnings with just three employees in 1981, they have grown to a team of 105 dedicated individuals, serving clients across Europe.  Harlequin’s commitment to innovation and diversification has led them to […]

As the race for self-driving cars heats up, a team of researchers at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and Athlone-based ICT start-up Zinkworks are turning their attention to how shipping ports can adopt the technology to improve global supply chains, eco-efficiency and safety. To do this, they have formed a new €2 million

Pictured: Mark Whelan, Technology Gateway Programme Manager, Enterprise Ireland; Jim O’Hagan, Smarter Factory Technology Manager, Technological University of the Shannon;  Karen Coughlan– Manager, Southern Regional Assembly and Dr Liam Brown, Vice President for Research, Development and Innovation, Technological University of the Shannon. Pic. Brian Arthur. The new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway launched today (April 4,

Companies and individuals are invited to attend the Annual Polymer Conference on 18th April 2024, at Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. The event held in association with Polymer Technology Ireland and First Polymer Training, will bring together Irish and International industry plastics leaders, engineers and scientists to discuss the latest developments and challenges facing the industry

In this busy, connected and technological world, innovation can often provide an edge over your competitors. For many companies, new idea generation and problem-solving are seen as an integral part of strategic planning, a natural step in their long-term plan; for others, it may be something which they have given some thought to but haven’t yet

As an increased number of Irish companies seek to move to a more sustainable future and consider developing, and investing in greener products, processes or services, many can experience innovation challenges.      The good news is that opportunities in the area of research, development and innovation have also increased. There are now many avenues for companies

Industry clusters within the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway network, provides an ideal opportunity for Irish companies to engage with a wealth of expertise, experience, and knowledge in a variety of sectors.   EMD Ireland, a unique Engineering, Materials and Design cluster, consists of a collaboration of seven specialised Technology Gateways bringing together a variety of expertise,

Is now the time to take that next step and start your innovation journey?… perhaps you’re struggling with accessing expertise, knowledge or equipment for a preexisting product, process or service?. Be assured that whatever the problem, be it technical solutions, assistance in designing or redesigning a product, or simply a new idea, we can help.  

Are you a small or medium-sized business thinking about applying for an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher? Sive Geoghegan Technology Gateway manager at MiCRA, TUD Tallaght reveals all by answering the eight most frequent questions asked to give you an insight into the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher process. Find out what you can expect when working