Integrating advanced automation is crucial for Irish manufacturers to stay competitive, yet technical uncertainty and fear of financial waste often stall projects. FactoryXChange 2.0 solves this by offering 100% funded "test-before-invest" pathways. Instead of risking active production lines or capital, businesses can validate robotics, AI, and cloud systems in a risk-free sandbox environment, ensuring operational viability before spending a single euro.

FactoryXChange (FXC) 2.0 was officially launched at the IMR hub in Mullingar, bringing together a lively crowd of small business owners, technical specialists, and industry supporters. The day was a celebration of phase two of a state-backed network designed to do one simple thing: help local manufacturers adopt smart technology without risking their own hard-earned capital

Farm Fayre is an innovative startup operating in the Irish agri-tech space. Built as a brand-new digital trading platform for agriculture, the company always had the vision to modernise farm-to-farm trading. To turn this complex, industry-first digital concept into a reality, Farm Fayre engaged with FactoryXChange 2.0. Through our unified network, the startup was connected directly with the Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC)

Manufacturers, SMEs and public organisations are being encouraged to secure their place at Irish Manufacturing Research's (IMR) upcoming FactoryXChange 2.0 event on June 24th at its Mullingar facility, as industry leaders gather to explore how Irish businesses can respond to the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence, digitalisation and increasing global competition.

Digital transformation doesn't have to mean an overwhelming, high-cost overhaul. Read why so many organisations hesitate to take the first step, how to cut through the tech noise to find what actually matters for your business, and how FactoryXChange 2.0 provides Irish SMEs with fully funded, risk-free paths to get started today.

Event highlights extended €23 million EDIH programme to support SMEs' uptake of AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, including FXC's specialised digital transformation services.