Automation is used to improve manufacturing performance, reduce operation costs and improve quality. It is an essential tool to enhance productivity and competitiveness for manufacturing industries.  In the context of increased globalisation and "Low Cost Economy" competition we encourage manufacturing industry to embrace automation in all aspects of business including back office automation using Information and Communication Technology (ICT), factory floor automation and innovation automation using CAD/CAM; and to link these systems using effective networks.

We promote the implementation of automation in all sectors of manufacturing industry through the application of expertise, knowledge and funding.

Expertise:

• Contacts with European Centres of Excellence
• Database of automation consultants and vendors in Ireland
• Project facilitation and mentoring
• Technology assessment
• Productivity benchmarking
• Automation & ICT auditing

Knowledge:

• Automation seminars and workshops
• Study visits to technology exhibitions abroad
• Best practice visits to world class technology users abroad
• Technology watch and technology search

Where can I get more information?

Contact:

Bill Kee Tel: +(353 1) 8082277