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iCircular3: Turning Digital Innovation into Circular Impact
The iCircular3 Digital Circular Economy Transition project, led by academics at I-Form, University College Dublin, is tackling Circular Economy challenge by helping industry move beyond linear production models and towards long-term value creation.
I-Form Showcased AI-Driven Innovations at Teagasc’s Smarter Food Event
I-Form participated in Teagasc’s “Smarter Food: How Artificial Intelligence is Shaping the Future of Ireland’s Food Industry” event, held at the Teagasc Food Research Centre, Moorepark.
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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.