Companies are invited to attend the Smarter Factory Technology Gateway Launch and Knowledge day in the Radisson Hotel Limerick on April 4th 2024. The event will provide companies with an opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology, network with industry experts, and learn more about the new Smarter Factory Technology Gateway.
The event will feature speakers including:
Dr. Liam Brown, VP RD&I at TUS MidWest, Dr. John Cosgrove, Dir of Smart Manufacturing IDEAM and Jim O’Hagan, Smarter Factory Technology Gateway Manager as well as Automation Supplier Demonstrations and funding support presentations from Enterprise Ireland.
Agenda
- 8:30 Executive Breakfast
- 10:00 Registration
- 10:15 Welcome by Dr. Liam Brown, VP RD&I, TUS
- 10:30 IDEAM Introduction by Dr. John Cosgrove, Section Head Electrical / Dir of Smart Manufacturing, IDEAM
- 10:45 SFT Gateway – Introduction Workshop – Grant Funding Supports – by Jim O’Hagan, Gateway Manager
- 11:00 Coffee Break / Networking
- 11:30 Microsoft Azure – SME Cloud Support
- 12:00 Automation Demos / Presentations
- 13:00 Lunch / Networking
Smarter Factory Technology Gateway
Smarter Factory Gateway based in TUS MidWest is a centre of excellence for Industry 4.0/5.0, driving digital and green transformation to support innovative enterprises and shape the future of manufacturing. The Gateway will partner with industry in the manufacturing value chain, to assist with research projects leading to impactful innovation.
The SFT Gateway assists Irish based companies through Enterprise Ireland & EU funds by conducting research projects into areas such as digital transformation, AI, VR, data analytics, digital twins, real-time system improvements, energy efficiency, operational improvements, which in turn develops exports, digitally transforms and improves its business, deemed as critical to prepare for evolving customer demands.
How to register
This is a free event, but booking is required to attend. Register now to discover the range of innovation expertise, equipment and funding and support available through the Gateway.
Event details
Date : 4th April 2024
Time : 8.30am – 2pm
Cost : Free
Location: Radisson Blu Limerick
The Smarter Factory Technology Gateway Programme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-2027.