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I-Form Partners with University of Galway and Trane Technologies to Drive Sustainable Manufacturing Innovation
We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new three-year research partnership between I-Form, the University of Galway, and Trane Technologies, a global engineering leader including its Galway-based subsidiary Thermo King Europe.
16 I-Form Academics Recognised Among the World’s Top 2% Scientists
Sixteen I-Form Academics have been named among the World’s Top 2% of Scientists, according to the latest rankings compiled by Elsevier and Stanford University.
Alumni Spotlight: Advancing Laser Materials Processing for Biomedical Applications - A Conversation with Dr Ayesha Sharif
Now a Lecturer in Physics at the University of Galway, Dr Ayesha Sharif is combining her expertise in laser materials processing with industry partnerships to develop innovative solutions for biomedical applications.
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I-Form at Dublin Maker 2025
I-Form was delighted to take part in this year’s Dublin Maker as both a sponsor and exhibitor, bringing advanced manufacturing and 3D printing to the heart of this vibrant community celebration of creativity and innovation.
Empower3D - Training Primary School Teachers in 3D Printing Across Ireland
Throughout August 2025, I-Form delivered a series of comprehensive training sessions in 3D design and 3D printing for primary school teachers, as part of the EU-funded Empower3D project.
Alumni Spotlight: Driving Innovation Across Global Industries - A Conversation with Heather O’Connor
With a career that bridges advanced materials research and real-world product innovation, Heather exemplifies the impact I-Form alumni are making across the globe. Now a Senior Innovation Project Manager at Henkel, Heather works at the intersection of technology development and global industry collaboration, helping to bring cutting-edge solutions from concept to commercialisation.
Prof Brabazon awarded Best Research Paper Contribution at Future of AM Conference
Prof. Dermot Brabazon received Best Research Paper Contribution in 2024/2025 for groundbreaking research in a rapidly evolving and high-potential technology area.
Ireland has supported me at every stage of my career
Ireland has supported me at every stage of my career - I-Form Principal Investigator Prof Valeria Nicolosi discusses Global Talent Ireland Programme.
I-Form Recognised as a Good Practice Working Group by the European Commission
I-Form has been identified by the European Commission as a Good Practice Working Group under the Harnessing Talent Platform initiative.
I-Form and Research Ireland Launch Advanced Bioprocessing PhD Project with Strikebox
A major new targeted PhD research project has officially launched this week at Dublin City University (DCU), bringing together advanced manufacturing expertise from I-Form, the Research Ireland funded Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, and industrial innovation from Strikebox Engineering.
I-Form Contributed to the Report on Digitalisation of the Food and Drink Industry in Ireland
I-Form was honoured to contribute to a major new research report on the digitalisation of Ireland’s food and drink industry, launched by Minister James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
I-Form Shortlisted for the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland Award 2025
I-Form in collaboration with Stryker were shortlisted for the AmCham's Global Community Award 2025 for the 'Manufacturing a Healthy Future' education programme.