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 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 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 Koen Jasper @Mavarick AI: Koen is Co-Founder and COO of Mavarick, an AI technology company supporting manufacturers in improving operational performance, supply chain resilience and sustainability. A Chartered Engineer with an MEng in Mechanical Engineering, he previously worked with Boston Consulting Group on industrial and automotive digital transformation programmes. At Mavarick, Koen leads product strategy and customer delivery, helping manufacturers apply artificial intelligence, data automation and optimisation to complex operational challenges. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · European based organisations and enterprises · Large industries Expert in: · AI & Data · Sustainable manufacturing Connect with Koen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenjasper/

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

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 Dr. Sumana Biswas: Dr. Sumana Biswas is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems at the IDEAM Research Institute, Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland and co-ordinates the delivery of industry-based research degrees. She specialises in digital transformation through data-driven intelligence systems, with a focus on machine learning, multimodal sentiment analysis, and AI ethics. Her current work bridges academic research and industry needs by coordinating industry-based research degrees and fostering applied innovation in smart technologies. With over 18 years of teaching and research experience, she has taught a wide range of subjects—including AI, data structures, databases, software engineering, and cybersecurity—and mentored numerous undergraduate projects. She also has industry-relevant technical expertise in Python, C, Java, SQL, Verilog, MATLAB, and simulation tools like CircuitMaker.

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 J.J. O’Hara @Future Cast: J.J. O’Hara Future Cast CEO is a business consultant and company management professional with over 25 years of experience across construction, manufacturing, tourism, and technical project development. Based in Ireland’s Northwest, he has built a strong reputation for supporting innovation, strategic growth, and the adoption of advanced technologies within traditional industries. J.J. specialises in building contracts, commercial development, and cross-sector innovation initiatives, helping organisations integrate practical engineering and digital solutions into real-world operations. Through his leadership at Future Cast, he has worked extensively across construction, quarrying, manufacturing, and engineering supply chains, supporting businesses to improve competitiveness, productivity, and sustainability. He is also a founding and board member of the Western Development Commission (WDC) for Youth, established more than 26 years ago, reflecting his long-standing commitment to regional development and enterprise growth. Under his leadership, Future Cast has become recognised for innovation in AI-enabled quarry intelligence, 3D scanning and modelling, CAD and digital twin technologies, rapid prototyping, and large-scale concrete 3D printing. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations Expert in: · Funding Advise for Digital Adoption · Test Before Invest · Skills and Workforce Development · Business Model Innovation · Sustainable Manufacturing · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with J.J. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jj-ohara/

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 Gerry Murray @BTAS Advisory Services Limited (T/A Impetus): Gerry Murray is Founder and Managing Director of Impetus, an Irish advisory firm supporting organisations through growth, transformation and operational improvement. He works with boards, investors and leadership teams across strategy, finance, technology and execution, with a practical focus on helping businesses move from planning into delivery. Through Impetus, Gerry brings together senior practitioners with experience across business strategy, operational improvement, finance, technology and change delivery. Within the FactoryXChange context, his focus is on supporting manufacturers as they adopt digital tools and ways of working to improve visibility, control, efficiency and decision-making. Gerry is particularly focussed on collaboration and co-creation, working closely with clients and partners to shape practical solutions that are commercially sound, executable and create shared value. His approach is grounded and delivery-focused, with a clear emphasis on ensuring digitisation translates into measurable operational and business impact. 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 · Cybersecurity · Sustainable Manufacturing · Public Sector Digitalisation · Business Model Innovation · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Gerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrymurraydublin/

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 Kate Kao @Irish Manufacturing Research: Kate serves as the Senior eCommerce Administrator at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), where she supports the operational development of the FactoryXChange 2.0 (EDIH) programme. With a focus on SEO, UI, and data-driven automation, she works to refine the online experience and support the programme’s transition toward a scalable marketplace model. Holding an MSc in Digital Marketing from UCD Smurfit, Kate applies purposeful strategic content creation to help build brand visibility. Her professional background across the semiconductor, food, and manufacturing sectors in Taiwan provides her with a versatile perspective on marketing communications and web design, which she draws upon to support the team’s broader goals. Beyond platform optimisation, Kate is available to provide direct support in assisting with any technical or administrative issues encountered during the booking or checkout process, clarifying the requirements for onboarding and ensuring your organisation is ready to access our services, or answering queries regarding FXC discount and eligibility criteria to ensure you receive the maximum benefit. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · Public sector organisations · European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) · Large industries Expert in: · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration · Order Troubleshooting · FXC Discounts or Prerequisite Guidance Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-kao

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 Orla Spollen @ Future Cast: Orla Spollen is a Project Manager at Future Cast with over 20 years’ experience across product design, digital manufacturing, engineering, education, and innovation-led project delivery. Her multidisciplinary background combines creative design thinking with practical industry expertise, supporting businesses in the development of innovative manufacturing, automation, and technology solutions. Orla has worked across sectors including engineering, medical devices, construction, manufacturing, and digital fabrication, with extensive experience in product development, CAD/CAM design, packaging engineering, lean manufacturing, and applied innovation. She previously founded and managed a digital manufacturing and laser cutting business, delivering bespoke design and production solutions using advanced fabrication technologies and ecommerce platforms. Her experience also includes lecturing in Creative Design and SolidWorks, alongside industry roles in product development and quality-focused packaging engineering within regulated manufacturing environments. At Future Cast, Orla works closely with industry partners to support collaborative R&D initiatives, innovation strategy, technology adoption, and the development of commercially viable solutions through industry-focused innovation programmes. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs Expert in: · Sustainable Manufacturing · Business Model Innovation · Test Before Invest · Skills and Workforce Development Connect with Orla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orla-spollen-ab03b71a/