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Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the process of mathematically modelling a physical phenomenon involving fluid flow and solving it numerically using specialist powerful simulation software. CFD allows engineers to gain comprehensive knowledge about the flow field and enable them to develop better products at reduced costs with less physical prototyping. With CFD, advanced physics models …

SEAM leading the way in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Read More »

A high-performing manufacturing facility will have a well-defined quality management system which includes incoming material inspection control. The controlling factor in all polymer conversion processes is the material’s rheological behaviour. The rheological behaviour of a polymer melt is highly sensitive to material structure. Rheological measurements can detect even the most discrete changes in structural properties …

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CAPPA Technology Gateway, based in Munster Technological University, works in the area of photonics, the generation and manipulation of light, and is an important enabling technology for a wide range of applications. CAPPA Gateway is at the forefront of photonics research in Ireland, conducting both applied and fundamental research on photonics for applications in areas …

Food and Beverage R&D Expertise Available at CAPPA Read More »

The Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway cluster, Irish Food Tech, consists of 7 Technology Gateways providing access to knowledge, expertise, skills and equipment in the food and beverage technology area. Cluster resources can be accessed by companies across Ireland in a wide selection of areas that include bioprocessing, food for health, process control and packaging.   Irish Food Tech has successfully …

Irish Food Tech: providing innovation expertise & support to industry Read More »

Deep Ultraviolet (DUV) excited Raman & photoluminescence spectroscopy is an emerging analytical technology with very high potential for a wide range of commercial, industrial, and research applications. One of the main limitations of conventional Raman spectroscopy using Ultraviolet (UV), visible, or near IR wavelengths is the obscuration of the Raman signals due to background fluorescence …

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Physical activity and exercise are great ways to keep your body healthy, reduce your risk of disease and improve mood.  Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires your body to burn calories (expend energy)[1] such as shopping, gardening and doing housework.  Exercise is planned, structured, repetitive and intentional movement[2] such …

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Food production is a resource intensive process. Conventional agriculture requires large land areas and significant volumes of water; two resources that are already at risk. Exploiting land leads to soil degradation and water pollution, while an increase in overfishing has put several species at risk. It is estimated that one third of global food produced …

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Summary Introduction Globally people are living longer lives, with the world population aged over 60 years expected to increase to 1.4 billion by 2030 [1].  In Ireland (ROI) it is projected that there will be 1.6 million people aged 65 years and over by 2051 [2].  Women live longer than men with life expectancy at …

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Funding will support 32 equipment purchases in Technology Gateways and Technology Centres Brings to more than €12m the amount invested this year in equipment ‘Leading-edge’ technologies included in successful projects in this funding round The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, has announced the successful applicants of the Capital Equipment …

Tánaiste announces €6.4m capital investment in equipment for industry research Read More »

In our ‘Meet the Team’ series, we bring you a range of staff interviews from across the Technology Gateway Network. Today we introduce Russell Macpherson, Technology Gateway Manager at PEM Gateway, based at ATU Sligo. Tell us a bit about PEM Technology Gateway? The PEM Technology Gateway provides industry with engineering and technical solutions and …

Meet the Team… Russell Macpherson – PEM Technology Gateway Read More »