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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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November 27, 2024

Stryker And I-Form Won Primary Education Award at STEM South West Awards

I-Form and Stryker partnership was announced the Primary Education winner at the inaugural STEM South West awards held at Cork County Hall on Thursday, November 21st.

November 25, 2024

Salt Medical and I-Form Join Forces to Revolutionise Nano Manufacturing of Medical Devices

Together, they aim to develop innovative manufacturing methods for small-batch medical devices featuring micro and nano-scale surface structures.

November 15, 2024

Researcher Spotlight: Advancing Additive Manufacturing Research at I-Form

Dr Merve Nur Doğu, a postdoctoral researcher at I-Form, is working on projects focusing on powder bed fusion-laser beam (PBF-LB) techniques, improving process monitoring, and enhancing quality assurance in AM.

November 5, 2024

I-Form Showcased Research at AMPT 2024 in Istanbul

I-Form Deputy Director Prof. Dermot Brabazon delivered a plenary presentation and PhD Researcher Saeid Heidarinassab presented his research at the Advanced Materials and Processing Technologies (AMPT) 2024 conference, held in Istanbul.

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