Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

Best-in-class manufacturing has always been at the heart of Ireland South East’s economy.

Ireland South East is home to global leaders with decades of experience in machinery manufacturing, precision engineering, and the advanced manufacturing of bio medical devices and pharmaceuticals.

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Michael Carbery

Head of Innovation and Engineering,
Keenan. (Alltech Farming Solutions Ltd)

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World class research and innovation

Connected region

Adaptable workforce

18% higher productivity than EU average

“We have made this a nice home for ourselves and are surrounded by friends.”

Tatjana Basek, Keltech

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Talent pools

The adaptability of the region’s talent pool has been a critical component in making this transition from excellence in traditional manufacturing to excellence in knowledge and science based manufacturing.

Commuters

An estimated 3,300 professionals from Ireland South East with third level engineering qualifications commute out of the region daily

Source: ISEDO

Workforce

31,000 professionals currently working in Industrial Sector in the South East

Source: CSO

Skills

20,000 people in Ireland South East have a third level qualification in engineering, manufacturing or construction.

Source: Census

Students

3,000+ engineering, manufacturing or construction students from Ireland South East currently in higher education

Source: HEA

Research and support

The Engineering the South East cluster has a mission to see companies working together to address skills needs, promote careers in engineering and advance the engineering capabilities of the region.

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SEAM is an industry focussed applied research centre, providing innovative materials engineering solutions for companies from a wide range of sectors, including bio-medical devices, pharmaceuticals, micro-electronics, precision engineering and industrial technologies.

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3DWIT offers Additive Manufacturing training programs suitable for all industry audiences, from absolute beginners all the way to experienced engineers, designers, production technicians and business professionals.

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Designcore are an established centre for innovation and commercialisation in Design and New Product Development. Their team of dedicated researchers and designers have the expertise and skill to understand consumer motivations, culture and human behaviours to provide real market gain for clients.

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RIKON and the WIT Lean Enterprise Excellence are at the cutting edge of best practice and developments in Lean enterprise, operational, and process excellence; lean thinking and practices; and continuous improvement.

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engCORE researchers bring a diverse range of research skills and industry expertise from various fields of technology through their involvement in industrial engineering and academic based projects over many years.

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Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering news

Scale up you business with the Skillnet Innovation Exchange Scale-Up Roadshow – landing at GreentechHQ in Enniscorthy Technology Park

January 15, 2025

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering

Sector contact

Michael Carbery

World class research and innovation

Connected region

Adaptable workforce

18% higher productivity than EU average

Join our community

Talent pools

Commuters

Workforce

Skills

Students

Research and support

Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering news

Scale up you business with the Skillnet Innovation Exchange Scale-Up Roadshow – landing at GreentechHQ in Enniscorthy Technology Park

Waterford’s Suir Engineering has announced the acquisition of Taylor & Fraser

Wexford’s EcoMerit are helping businesses with their green transition

Sanofi wins three awards at the Pharma Industry Awards in Dublin

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Financial Services

ICT

Agri

Creative

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