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Making Ireland a global leader in shaping the future through research into the application of digital technologies to materials processing.

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Shaping the future of manufacturing through research into the application of digital technologies to materials processing

Materials Processing Development

Research is focussed on understanding the correlation between process inputs and outputs, aided by the use of in-situ process monitoring sensors.

Materials Processing Modeling

Research goes beyond state-of-the-art prediction tools to incorporate models of product performance to microstructure level.

Materials Processing Feedback & Control

Incorporates real-time process data, historical performance and predictive modeling to generate machine-learning based process control tools for complex advanced manufacturing processes.

Centre Information

150+ Multi-disciplinary academics and researchers across our institutional partners

EU-funded projects, totaling €13.5M

Engaged over 12,200 primary and secondary school students in Ireland and across Europe since 2017

Partner academic institutions combining Ireland's talent in the application of digital technologies to materials processing

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March 31, 2025

Celebrating Future Innovators in Kilkenny

The sixth-class students of Scoil Phádraig, Ballyhale, have won an award for their 3D-printed chair reinforcement design, a testament to their creativity and problem-solving skills. The students designed and printed a plastic reinforcement for the back of their classroom chairs, strengthening them and preventing cracks or breaks. The award was one of only two presented nationwide.

March 19, 2025

I-Form Partners with Youthreach to Bring 3D Printing to Educators

I-Form is proud to announce a new partnership with Youthreach, a significant step in our mission to drive innovation, education, and sustainability through advanced manufacturing.

March 7, 2025

I-Form Researchers Inspire Young Minds During STEPS Engineers Week

For Engineers week, I-Form researchers had the privilege of engaging with primary school students across Ireland as part of STEPS Engineers Week, a nationwide initiative designed to inspire the next generation of engineers.

February 13, 2025

Advancing Medical Innovation: I-Form and Croom Medical Collaboration

I-Form, the Research Ireland Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, has collaborated with Croom Medical which led to latest advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM).

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