SUPPORT Te c h C l u ste r
IMAR The Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID (IMaR) Technology Gateway (imar.ie) is based in Tralee, providing solutions for companies using Intelligent Mechatronics, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on the delivery of a wide range of automation, identification and manufacturing services. Through partnerships with industry and business, IMaR gains pragmatic knowledge through pilot implementation of IMaR proof of concept in the real-world rather than solely in laboratories. These mutually beneficial partnerships have been created through EU and nationally funded mechanisms. Some of IMaR’s multinational partners include GE Global Research, Liebherr, Astellas and Vistakon (a division of Johnson &Johnson). IMaR is also the lead partner in the Applied IoT Technology Gateway Group. This consortium brings together 300 research professionals in software, hardware, communications/networks, data analytics, control, UI/UX and trialling, from the five Technology Gateways across the nationwide network via a dedicated portal. The cluster also includes TEC, WiSAR based in Letterkenny ITy, MSTG based in Waterford IT, and COMAND based in Athlone IT, as well as a support office in Dublin.
These mutually beneficial partnerships have been created through EU and nationally funded mechanisms. Some of IMaR’s multinational partners include GE Global Research, Liebherr, Astellas and Vistakon (a division of Johnson &Johnson. Shannon Applied Biotechnology Centre
CIRCULAR BIOECONOMY CLUSTER SOUTH WEST
A new Cluster project will set the South West region apart as a Circular Bioeconomy leader. By 2030, it is expected that 1 million jobs in the bioeconomy will be created across Europe. The newly-launched Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South West aims to put the region at the forefront of innovation, technology and talent development, with a focus on marine and waste-to-value themes. Based on the MTU Kerry Campus and funded through the Regional Technology Clustering Fund, the Circular Bioeconomy Cluster focuses on strengthening collaboration between researchers, technology providers, and industry to develop, scale and internationalise next generation bio-based products, services and value chains, whilst in tandem driving forward to transition to a low carbon economy. Answering to a multi-sectoral need to create added value from waste streams and the Marine Sectors, it will provide companies with access to key enabling technologies and disruptive business models to enable new inter-firm partnerships and scale a new wave of bio-based innovation, products, services and value chains start-up and talent development. “In addition to existing companies embracing this diversification opportunity, MTU looks forward to working with the Cluster companies providing research, innovation and upskilling supports,” states Dr. Helena McMahon, Head of Dept. STEM & Circular Bioeconomy Research Group. For more information see cbcsw.ie. IDAIRELAND.COM
038_IDA_Spring_2021_Good Neighbours.indd 39
39
08/06/2021 15:00
