Webinar: Advancing Manufacturing with the updated Masters in Digitalisation of Manufacturing

Webinar: September 3rd, 2024
The updated training programme ‘Masters in Digitalisation of Manufacturing' is a practice-based professional award for experienced employees in all sectors of manufacturing from Irish Medtech Skillnet.
The programme focuses on the challenges and benefits of applying advanced digital technologies to drive productivity, capacity and growth. The programme starts in October, 2024 and is currently open for booking here: irishmedtechsk...
At this introductory webinar, Dr. Ann O'Connell, Head of Funded Projects for Medtech and Engineering at Ibec, and Dr. John Cosgrove, Section Head of Electrical Engineering, Director of Smart Manufacturing at the Technological University Shannon (TUS) and Lead Researcher in Manufacturing Automation and Digitalisation, were joined by industry experts and graduates of the programme to discuss its value, content and relevance for Manufacturing companies in the transition to advanced manufacturing.
Speakers from industry included:
James Diviney, Engineering Manager, PennEngineering
Aidan Kehoe, Automation Engineer, Henkel
Alan Harrington, R&D Manager, Alcon
Vijaya Pramoda, Senior Software Engineer, Alcon
About the Masters in Manufacturing of Digitalisation:
There is a growing demand in the Irish Manufacturing and Technology sector for key skills needed in digitalisation, such as data analytics, visualisation and automation, as well as an ability to leverage tools such as artificial intelligence (AI). New challenges and opportunities are being faced in areas, such as, sustainability and cyber-security. In addition, leadership skills in innovation, change-management and communications, are vital to drive business case development. Because this programme focuses on enterprise-wide digitalisation practices, it is suitable to a wide range of disciplines including existing manufacturing, mechanical or engineering professionals, and those migrating from associated disciplines.
Learn more about this and all Irish Medtech Skiillnet transformative training programmes at www.IrishMedtechSkillnet.ie