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RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin




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The National Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference & Exhibition
28th- 29th May 2024 | RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin
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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

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.


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.


DAVID MCCORMACK

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING RESEARCH - IRISH MANUFACTURING RESEARCH

Speaker Bio



David is the chair of the NSAI national mirror committee for ISO 323 –Circular
Economy and is also program Director of CIRCULÉIRE- The national platform for
Circular Manufacturing which looks to transition industry in Ireland to a low
carbon circular economy by demystifying, derisking and delivering circularity
through system level innovation. David leads and develops a sustainable
manufacturing research strategy, oversees research grants programs, and
evaluates research program effectiveness and impact to deliver outcomes which
can be applied for the benefit of industry/consumers/customers. He establishes
and maintains productive working relationships and networks with stakeholders,
public and private sector funding bodies, state agencies, fostering research
partnerships across organisational programs and projects to capitalise on
funding and resource opportunities.


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.


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."


LIZ CARROLL

NETWORK MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONALS SKILLNET

Speaker Bio



Liz Carroll is the Network Manager of the Construction Professionals Skillnet.
Liz has over 30 years' experience in the development of individuals and
organisations in both the public and private sectors, in a variety of industries
and at all levels professionally and educationally, from early school leavers to
those pursuing a masters. She has worked with SME Owner Managers, Managers in
Multi Nationals and front-line workers, as well as those in the community.
Most recently she has worked at senior level in the construction industry and
currently works with senior managers on the development of their employees in
the industry.
Liz was a board member of ECO-UNESCO for 15 years and chair for 5 years. ECO
UNESCO is a charity for the development of young people through engagement with
the environment.
Liz is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation


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 -

"FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING: 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.


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).




SPONSORS


GOLD

IFM

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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

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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

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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

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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.



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DNA IT

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.



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