More than 120 firms will showcase cutting-edge advancements in machinery, engineering and automation – including live demonstrations – with up to 1,000 attendees arriving at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) for Manufacturing Solutions Ireland 2025.
Businesses from the UK and around Ireland will arrive at the Coonagh Campus on the Northside of Limerick City on Wednesday and Thursday, June 11th and June 12th, for this premier event of its kind offering enterprises bespoke solutions to their manufacturing, technologies and engineering needs.
Organised by TUS in partnership with the UK-based Gauge and Tool Makers Association (GTMA), Manufacturing Solutions, and in association with the Precision Tooling and Machining Association of Ireland (PTMA), the event has grown since its 2016 launch into a cornerstone event for industry and is now the largest of its kind.
Via this event, new business relationships are made which lead to a knock-on boost in trade for both the Irish and British economies.
Among the sectors represented will be: medical devices, aerospace, metrology and inspection, automation, automotive, pharmaceutical, life sciences, oil and gas and materials engineering.
Major exhibitors delivering live demonstrations include: Mills CNC, Hurco, Starrag, ZEISS, ETG Ireland, Haas, Team Air Power, DG Systems / Haitian International Germany, TLM/FOBA Laser, and FANUC, among others.
A highlight this year will be a panel discussion on “resilience in an evolving global trade landscape” with Jenny Melia, Chief Executive Officer (designate), Enterprise Ireland; Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at University of Limerick; Alan Arthur, CEO of GTMA; Jackie O’Dowd, Regional Manager for the Mid West region for IDA Ireland; Gerry Reynolds, founder of Takumi Precision Engineering Limited and chair of the Precision Tooling and Machining Association of Ireland,
There will be guest speakers too including:
-Sean Torpey, managing director of Torpey Hurleys: ‘Sustainability, innovation and testing and development of wood manufacturing processes to support business growth.’
-David Askew, Rolls-Royce manufacturing engineer: ‘Bridging the chasm – delivering tooling automation from innovation to implementation.’
– Bob Barton, process innovations manager at Bespak: ‘Supply chain toolmaking requirements for medical device moulding.’
-Quentin Willson, TV presenter, motoring broadcaster and founder of FairCharge, the UK campaign to drive the switch to electric motors: ‘Campaigning for greater awareness of electrification opportunities/’
– Dr Luke Sterle: ‘Patented cooling system for machining wrought and printed titanium/’
President of TUS Professor Vincent Cunnane said: “We are delighted to once again welcome industry representatives to our Coonagh Campus and to facilitate the many new relationships which will be forged here as a result.
“A key mission of TUS is being able to play a leading role in meeting the ever-changing needs of industry and, via this event, we can see up close some of those new technologies that are changing the landscape for enterprises.
“By hosting this event, we are providing the spark that will allow for new connections that will act as a lightning rod for the development of new cutting-edge innovations. Thanks to our partners, GTMA and PTMA, leading technology suppliers will be on site throughout the two days allowing for a strong exchange of ideas which will have significant economic benefits.”
Co-organiser and programme leader in Precision Engineering at TUS, Department of Mechanical and Automobile Engineering, Ciaran O’Loughlin, added: “Manufacturing Solutions provides a pathway for specialist suppliers to plug into the needs of industry and in tandem society too. It is exciting to see the potential of the machinery and equipment on show and to be at the coalface as collaborations are struck up which allow for advancements to come to fruition. It is not just about doing business though as it is also about learning from others in a hospitable atmosphere. “
Alan Arthur, CEO of the GTMA, said: “We are delighted to again work with our partners at TUS to stage this fantastic event. The event features the latest machinery and has been lauded as one of the best manufacturing shows in Ireland — a true testament to the collaboration between TUS, GTMA and the world-class exhibitors who bring cutting-edge processes, materials and technology to the show.”
Entry, parking and refreshments are all free.