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 Ainara Grajales @ TisaLabs: Ainara is an IoT Manager at TisaLabs, specialising in secure IoT systems, data pipelines, digital maturity assessments, and cybersecurity for manufacturing and connected environments. With experience across edge-to-cloud architectures, operational data flows, and IT/OT security, Ainara helps organisations turn technical complexity into practical, reliable solutions that support smarter decisions, stronger security, and measurable digital progress. 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 Connect with Ainara on LinkedIn: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/ainara-grajales

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 Long @Frontend Usability Engineering Limited (T/A Frontend): Frank is a senior design leader and innovation strategist, and Director at Frontend.com, a Dublin-based consultancy specialising in human-centred design, digital transformation, and product innovation. He works at the intersection of strategy, design, and real-world implementation — helping organisations turn complex challenges into practical, measurable solutions. His work focuses on understanding people first — their needs, behaviours, and working environments — and using that insight to shape effective products, services, and systems. Frank has extensive experience across healthcare, MedTech, manufacturing, and enterprise technology, where he leads multidisciplinary teams delivering research-led design and innovation programmes for global clients. Much of his work involves helping organisations identify the right problems to solve, define opportunity areas, and develop clear product or service roadmaps. He regularly leads innovation workshops, problem-definition sprints, and user research programmes that inform strategic decision-making and guide product development from concept through implementation. 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: · Public Sector Digitalisation · Sustainable Manufacturing · Business Model Innovation · Test Before Invest Connect with Frank on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklongfrontend/

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 Thom Conaty @Creative Spark: Thom is the Growth Manager at Creative Spark, connecting SMEs, start-ups, and manufacturers with practical innovation supports — from design thinking and digital fabrication to AI adoption and product development. He brings over 12 years of international experience in innovation strategy, business development, and learning design, including leading a national UKRI-funded deep-tech programme at Digital Catapult. Thom specialises in helping organisations build innovation capability through structured processes — including innovation literacy, discovery and challenge framing, ideation, and rapid prototyping. His academic background in nanotechnology and media technologies (Trinity College Dublin) underpins a hands-on, evidence-based approach to technology adoption and skills development. Thom bridges complex technology with practical business needs, offering tailored guidance on innovation readiness, digital fabrication, and workforce upskilling — ideal for enterprises seeking real-world capability building. Supporting: · Manufacturing SMEs · SMEs · Public sector organisations · 2nd sector organisations – European based organisations and enterprises (non-state funded) Expert in: · Sustainable Manufacturing · Test Before Invest · Skills and Workforce Development · Partnerships and Networking for Collaboration Connect with Thom on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-conaty/