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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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October 2, 2024

Researcher Spotlight: Collaboration with AbbVie, a global biopharma company

Mandana Kariminejad, a dedicated researcher at I-Form, University College Dublin, partnered with industry leaders like AbbVie, a global biopharmaceutical company based in Ballytivnan, Sligo. Her research is bridging the gap between academia and real-world industrial challenges, focusing on enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

September 5, 2024

I-Form inspired the future STEM generation at Dublin Maker 2024

I-Form exhibited at Dublin Maker 2024 and over the course of two days, engaged with hundreds of young minds, inspiring the next generation of STEM innovators.

July 31, 2024

I-Form and Stryker Partnership Inspired Limerick Primary Schools Through 3D Printing Initiative

I-Form partnered with Stryker to support STEM and manufacturing education in primary schools across Limerick. This partnership provided primary school teachers from six schools with an interactive three-day training course on incorporating 3D printing learning into primary classroom environments.

June 19, 2024

Euspen Talent Programme Finals hosted by I-Form

I-Form hosted the finals of the euspen Talent Programme on the 10th of June 2024 at UCD, as part of the 24th European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen) International Conference & Exhibition.

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