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Encyclopedia of Materials: Composites, has been published

With 171 articles and 337 international authors, it is hoped the book this will be a valuable resource for anyone working in the areas of metal, polymer, ceramic and multi-material composite material science and engineering.

Mullingar students named winners of ‘Shaping Your Future’ 3DP challenge

TY students from Loreto College Mullingar have been crowned the winners of I-Form and IMR's ‘Shaping Your Future’ 3D printing challenge.

I-Form in consortium awarded €3.4 million in DTIF funding

The consortium was awarded €3.4 million in the latest round of funding from the government’s Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF) with the remaining €2 million provided by the industry partners.

Donegal student wins Engineers Week design competition

I-Form is thrilled to announce the winners of its Engineers Week design competition for second-level students.

I-Form and Fort Wayne Metals to collaborate on development of novel 3D printed wires for medical device industry

I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, has signed a multi-year agreement with the US manufacturing company Fort Wayne Metals to develop 3D printed wires for use in next generation medical devices.

I-Form and Westport-based w1Da to collaborate on development of highly efficient electric motors for the marine industry

I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, has agreed a collaboration with Westport-based w1Da to accelerate the development and production of eco-friendly electric marine motors.

Happy Engineers Week from I-Form

Check out our manufacturing careers video and other activities for Engineers Week 2021.

Upskilling for the Digital Future of Industry

How can Irish and European industry get ready for the future? This EU Industry Week 2021 local event is organised by I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, jointly with the European Commission.

I-Form launches 3D printing training for teachers

Junior Cycle Technologies teachers are invited to upskill with JCt4 and 3DWIT

OpenFOAM 2021 is open for abstract submissions and registration

Abstract submissions and registration are now open for the 16th OpenFOAM Workshop conference, to be hosted by UCD on 8 to 11 June 2021.

I-Form wins Engineers Ireland award for Covid work

National award recognises I-Form’s PPE production for frontline workers.

I-Form and PBC BioMed deal to develop magnesium-based medical devices

Aim is to demonstrate improved implant performance while developing a novel, cost-effective, advanced manufacturing process.

I-Form's rapid response to the pandemic

I-Form has set up mini-production lines for 3D printed PPE.

Public engagement at I-Form

I-Form’s ‘Shaping Your Future’ programme is moving online, in partnership with IMR.

Research spotlight: Dr Caitriona Ryan

Detecting errors when a part is being additively manufactured is vital, says Dr Caitríona Ryan.

Minister Harris announces SFI COVID-19 funding for I-Form

SFI-funded research will focus on surface engineering to make PPE safer

PRO Stainless Designs partners with I-Form to develop cutting edge stainless steel

PRO Stainless Designs has announced an ambitious three-year partnership with I-Form.

Minister Humphreys announces funding for I-Form COVID-19 research project

I-Form awarded SFI funding for 3D printing PPE for healthcare workers.

I-Form uses 3D printing to bridge PPE gaps in fight against COVID-19

I-Form is 3D printing 150 face shields a day for medical staff on the frontline.

€1.9 million US-Ireland research partnership may turn indoor lighting into electricity

I-Form collaborates on solar cell research and photovoltaic device development in cross-border effort to convert indoor lighting to electrical power.

Mullingar students celebrate victory at the ‘Shaping Your Future’ final

Transition Year students from Loreto College, Mullingar were the winners of the ‘Shaping Your Future’ 3D printing innovation challenge.

NUIG launches two new state-of-the-art research facilities

New facilities at NUI Galway to accelerate the development of next generation biomaterials and advanced manufacturing technologies.

3D printing competition invites you to ‘Shape the Future’ for a sustainable world

I-Form and Gallomanor are running a nationwide competition to turn an idea for sustainability into 3D printed reality.

I-Form assists with RTE’s ‘Big Life Fix’

I-Form were delighted to help Eoghan Barry of Skibbereen rowing club improve his rowing stroke.

AMBER and I-Form announce breakthrough for next generation smart wearable devices

New material developed by SFI Research Centres to aid the development of e-wearables

I-Form and Confirm partner with IIC on Smart Manufacturing Forum

I-Form and Confirm are partnering with the Industrial Internet Consortium on a Smart Manufacturing Forum at Cork Institute of Technology.

UCD named partner in major new EU manufacturing consortium

UCD is the only Irish partner in EIT Manufacturing, a consortium set to drive a globally competitive and sustainable manufacturing industry in Europe.

Irish researchers win first prize in global 3D printing competition

I-Form researchers win top prize in international 3D printing competition; $10k prize for UCD-based research project exploring 3D print applications for the pharma industry

CDT in Advanced Metallic Systems seeking PhD student

The Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) is seeking candidates for a PhD project to develop new additive manufacturing strategies for minimally invasive therapeutic delivery.

Apply now for our PhD programme in Metallurgical Challenges for the Digital Manufacturing Environment

We're looking for the brightest maths, science and engineering graduates to join the Centre for Doctoral Training, based across four universities in Ireland and the UK.

I-Form partners with UK universities for new joint Centre for Doctoral Training

I-Form's DCU and UCD have partnered with University of Sheffield and University of Manchester to launch a joint PhD programme in metallic materials innovation.

Irish research centre to host EU Industry Day session on advanced manufacturing

I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, is hosting a thought-provoking session on 3D printing in manufacturing at 'EU Industry Days' on February 5th at The Egg in Brussels.

Ministers Humphreys and Halligan launch €22.2 million I-Form SFI Research Centre

Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Training, Skills, Innovation, Research and Development, John Halligan TD, today launched the new I-Form Advanced Manufacturing SFI Research Centre, hosted by University College Dublin, representing Government and industry investment of €22.2 million.

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