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Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Dr. John Cosgrove: Dr. John Cosgrove brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing automation and digitalisation to the table. As the Director of Smart Manufacturing at the Technical University of the Shannon (TUS) and a lead researcher, he has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions in collaboration with leading manufacturers. He combines his extensive practical background as an electrician and electrical engineer with his academic expertise, including a Master’s and Doctorate focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. Notably, his doctoral research focused on developing advanced analytics for sustainable manufacturing, showcasing his commitment to environmentally responsible practices. #Ideas Management and Materialization #Project Development #Innovation Development #Innovation Development #Data Processing and Analysis #Incubation Acceleration Support

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Karin Jancykova @Irish Manufacturing Research: Karin leads FactoryXChange 2.0, connecting small businesses across Ireland and Europe to expertise, funding, and innovation ecosystems. Her work simplifies digital transformation, boosts competitiveness, and aligns with EU policies for sustainable growth. Karin specializes in program management for digital innovation, stakeholder engagement, business innovation, partnerships, funding, and supporting SMEs with AI/data adoption, productivity, and resilience. Experience in climate policy, international collaboration, and leading consortia at Climate-KIC, Konrad Adenauer Foundation, and Czech Ministry of Interior. Karin bridges complex tech with practical needs, offering tailored guidance on EU-funded projects, KPIs, and partnerships, ideal for enterprises and public organisations seeking real-world digital upgrades. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) Expert in: · AI & Data · Skills and Workforce Development · Public Sector Digitalisation · Business Model Innovation · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Karin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-jancykova-36587047/

Our Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) is a diagnostic tool to help identify areas of improvement for your business. It analyses your organisation’s digital readiness and pinpoints where technology can level up your processes. Through a series of questions, we can help you identify tech gaps, benchmark against peers and connect you with the tools and training to elevate your digital know-how and equip your business for the demands of tomorrow. This service is the first step on your FXC journey enabling you to measure the current level of digitalisation within your organisation. The DMA will provide you with a clear and structured digital transformation pathway whilst opening up your access to the full range of FXC services. The goal of the DMA is to provide insight in relation to how effective you are at leveraging digital technologies to achieve your strategic goals while staying competitive in the digital age. What to Expect: · The DMA is a structured evaluation process (up to 1 hour) for your Enterprise or Public Organisation with your preferred Digital Strategist · Completion of the DMA will help you assess your current capabilities, identify strengths and weaknesses in your operations, and help you create a Digital Roadmap. This roadmap will help you identify the appropriate FXC services for your Enterprise or Public Organisation from the FXC marketplace. · The DMA will calculate your Digital Maturity Score from questions related to the following 6 dimensions: Enterprise: 1. Digital Business Strategy; 2. Digital Readiness; 3. Human-centric Digitalisation; 4. Data Management; 5. Automation & Artificial Intelligence; & 6. Green Digitalisation Public Organisation: 1. Digital Strategy & Investments; 2. Digital Readiness; 3. Human-centric Digitalisation; 4. Data Management and Security; 5. Interoperability; & 6. Green Digitalisation What you takeaway: · A Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist to inform your Digital Roadmap and help you benchmark yourself against similar organisations across Europe. · Insights with further explanations on how to interpret the given figures, evaluate your own digital maturity, understanding how you compare to your peers in Ireland and abroad. Please note: The DMA is a mandatory step before booking a service with FXC.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Mary Whitney @Future Cast: Mary Whitney brings extensive experience working alongside European partners, innovation networks, and collaborative programmes to support organisations navigating Industry 4.0 and the digital transition. Mary has a strong track record in building effective partnerships between industry, public bodies, research organisations, and innovation ecosystems across Europe. A central pillar of Mary’s work is training and education in Industry 4.0, where she has led initiatives focused on translating advanced digital technologies into accessible, practical learning for leadership teams and the workforce. As Chair of the Industry 4 Skillnet, she provides strategic direction at national level, ensuring skills development remains aligned with emerging technologies, sustainable manufacturing practices, and future industrial needs. Mary supports organisations to adopt digital solutions that are both impactful and resilient. She has significant experience advising on funding for digital adoption, enabling innovation while reducing risk. Mary promotes experimentation, piloting, and validation to support informed decision making. Through her work, she continues to strengthen European collaboration, skills ecosystems, and capability building for long term digital and green transformation. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) Expert in: · Funding Advise for Digital Adoption · Skills and Workforce Development · Sustainable Manufacturing · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-whitney-108093167/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Katrin Weittenhiller @Technological University of the Shannon: Katrin works an Industry Engagement Coordinator and EU Project Manager at the IDEAM Research Institute at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS). She manages and supports a portfolio of national and European-funded projects aimed at strengthening SME competitiveness through upskilling, applied research and the development of more connected industrial ecosystems. With a background in business studies and research, Katrin brings expertise in business strategy, innovation management and enterprise development. She has strong experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, industry needs and impact analysis and grant writing. Katrin is particularly enjoys working with SMEs, recognising the unique challenges they face and supporting them in navigating resource constraints so they can grow and innovate. Her work includes helping companies identify opportunities and develop competitive proposals to secure national and European funding as well as supporting their broader innovation and digitalisation efforts. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries Expert in: · Sustainable Manufacturing · AI & Data · Business Model Innovation · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration · Skills and Workforce Development · Funding Advise for Digital Adoption · Public Sector Digitalisation Connect with Katrin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrin-weittenhiller-19366b17b/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Duncan Kerin @ SalutoPartners: Duncan is the Principal Consultant at SalutoPartners, an Operational and Digital Transformation consultancy. As a Digital consultant, Duncan (B.Eng. MIEI) brings extensive experience from Services, Technology, MedTech, Manufacturing, Universities, and the Public Sector. He holds postgraduate qualifications in Computer Engineering, Digital Transformation, Creativity & Innovation, and High-Performance Leadership & Coaching. Duncan enjoys designing streamlined systems and applying technology to drive sustainable changes for his clients. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries Expert in: · AI & Data · Sustainable Manufacturing · Public Sector Digitalisation · Business Model Innovation · Test Before Invest · Sustainable Manufacturing Connect with Duncan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-kerin/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FXC2.0 Digital Strategist (DS) for a 30-minute consultation. Our DS can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Dr. Becky Garrard: Dr. Becky Garrard holds a PhD in Metallic Additive Manufacturing from the University of Liverpool. Her post-doctoral research focused on applications for metallic 3D printing, including leveraging artificial intelligence for defect detection in process monitoring, alloy development, and the production of bio-compatible materials for cardiac applications. Currently, she serves as a Project Manager at the Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), where she operationalises the FXC 2.0 European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) project, supporting Irish manufacturers in their digital journeys. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · Public sector organisations · European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · Large industries Expert in: · Test Before Invest · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Becky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-garrard/

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Frank Doyle: Frank is a Lecturer in the Electrical Department at the Technical University of the Shannon (TUS) and a Senior Researcher at the IDEAM Research Centre. He holds a Master’s in Engineering and worked as an Electronic Engineer for 18 years in the electronics industry. As a researcher, he contributes to the development of sustainable energy solutions for manufacturing collaborating with Industry sectors in the Plastics, Medical Device, and Precision Engineering. His research work has focused on the digitisation of manufacturing production information to effect behavioural change for production optimisation and carbon reduction. #Access to Finance #Ideas Management and Materialization #Innovation Development #Data Processing and Analysis #Innovation Development #Data acquisition & sensing

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Patricia Mc Padden@ Future Cast: Patricia is a Project Technical Lead at Future Cast, bringing a strong blend of operational delivery, administrative expertise, and stakeholder engagement across community and innovation sectors. She has extensive experience coordinating funded initiatives, with a proven track record in financial management, budget control, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Patricia’s background spans community development, enterprise support, and programme administration, where she has successfully managed funding applications, supported multi-partner collaborations, and engaged diverse stakeholders including public bodies, training providers, and local organisations. She holds a Diploma in Project Management, further strengthening her capability to oversee complex, multi-stream projects and support strategic implementation. Patricia contributes a practical, delivery-focused perspective, enabling organisations to navigate funding, coordination, and operational challenges while advancing digital and innovation-driven outcomes. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations Expert in: · AI & Data · Sustainable Manufacturing · Test Before Invest · Funding Advise for Digital Adoption · Skills and Workforce Development · Business Model Innovation Connect with Patricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-mc-padden-8399382b8/

FXC Reference Number: DKPM95274 In today's advanced-manufacturing industry, efficient workflows and processes depend on accurate, timely and relevant information. In line with the principles of the 'Green Digital' transition, KPMG FA will help your organisation to structure and make sense of large amounts of complex quantitative and qualitative data. What to expect: This data analytics-focused service will enable participants to generate data insights to better understand patterns and trends across markets and regions, to overcome challenges and to realise opportunities. As part of this service, KPMG FA will help your organisation acquire data from various sources, process and analyse it using the right systems and techniques and integrate it into your decision-making functions using metrics and KPIs. The service will also show you how share and report these insights in a clear, concise, and effective manner. Key interrelated services will include the following: • Data Collection and Management • Data Analytics: • Predictive Analytics • Spatial Analytics • Text Analytics • Data Aggregation • Business intelligence • Data Modelling What you takeaway: • Understanding of how data analytics, business intelligence and visualisation works in practice. • Understanding the benefits of integration of data analytics for your organisation. This service is designed for: • Micro-industry; • SMEs.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Mohammed Hassine @ TisaLabs Limited: Mo Hassine is an experienced digital strategist and founder of Tisalabs, specialising in IoT, AI driven solutions and digital twins for critical infrastructure and industry. With over 25 years’ experience across product management, cloud and storage architecture, cybersecurity, and smart grid innovation, he helps organisations turn complex connected device and data technologies into practical transformation roadmaps that improve resilience, unlock new services, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · 2nd sector organisations – Large industries Expert in: · AI & Data · Cybersecurity · Test Before Invest · Funding Advise for Digital Adoption · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration · Business Model Innovation Connect with Mo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohassine

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Mallika Singh: Mallika Singh (B.A. (Hons); MSc.) is a EU Research and Strategy Manager at KPMG Future Analytics, Mallika has been extensively involved in strategic applied research and project management of several European Commission (EC) Horizon 2020 (H2020) and Horizon Europe Applied Research and Technological Development (RTD) Programme Projects. She is working on project management, coordination, qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, trials and testing, impact generation and maximisation; market validation, exploitation, commercialisation; and stakeholder and community engagement for European Commission funded projects - specifically in the domain of resource efficiency; smart cities; security and standardisation; cybersecurity and business continuity; European digital innovation; transport and critical infrastructure resilience. She has also been successful in tendering and securing direct consultancy framework contracts for the European Commission in the field of energy, mobility and transport, also successfully delivered stakeholder consultation and networking, social impact assessment and qualitative research for national and private sector clients in Ireland. Before joining KPMG FA, Mallika worked in the research field on projects based on implementation of resource efficiency in SMEs in New Delhi, India; in business development for a large scale renewable power organisation, Suzlon Energy; and gained professional exposure in other functions of operations and business management. Her collective experience in securing funding for Research and Innovation projects and working with various public and private clients, across Ireland, Europe and globally, allows her to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by businesses seeking to implement transformational solutions. #Ideas Management and Materialization #Access to Finance #Project Development #Ecosystem Governance #Innovation Development #Data Processing & Analysis