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Author: Tech Buzz Ireland

Sanmina expanded its Fermoy medical facility in North Cork, creating up to 150 skilled jobs. The upgraded site features advanced automation lines and an ISO8 clean room, reinforcing Ireland’s medical technology hub.

Author: REUTERS

Ireland’s manufacturing growth slowed to a 10-month low in October, with production stagnant and new business easing amid weaker exports. Employment rose modestly, input cost inflation fell, and confidence slipped slightly.

Author: CBT News

Toyota will invest $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing as part of Japan’s $550 billion strategic investment plan, reinforcing bilateral ties and strengthening supply chains in energy and advanced industries.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The manufacturing sector is navigating a period of strategic transformation, where innovation, resilience, and operational excellence are defining the next chapter of industrial growth. Companies are investing in advanced technologies and adapting to market fluctuations to strengthen global competitiveness. Funding developments such as Equal1 secures €13.7M illustrate how cutting-edge innovation is driving tangible progress. By advancing quantum solutions for energy and medicine, the company exemplifies the sector’s growing focus on technology-led opportunities with far-reaching impact. Economic indicators highlight the balance of stability and challenge. U.S. manufacturing growth steadies reflects measured expansion amid mixed domestic and export trends, reinforcing the need for agility and strategic foresight in operations and supply chain management. Recognition of operational excellence continues to set benchmarks. DesignPro Automation named Manufacturer of the Year demonstrates how innovation, efficiency, and leadership drive performance across the sector. These developments show a manufacturing landscape defined by precision, adaptability, and forward-thinking leadership. Stay informed on the breakthroughs and trends shaping modern manufacturing, explore the full stories in this edition of our newsletter.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

DesignPro Automation has been honoured with the Manufacturer of the Year – Medium Business award at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2025, recognising its leadership in automation, innovation, and sustainable manufacturing.

Author: News & Insights

The S&P Global Flash U.S. Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.2 in October, marking a two-month high, with factory output and new domestic orders growing, while export orders fell sharply and input cost inflation eased.

Author: Business Plus

Six projects across ICT, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing receive €36.9m under DTIF Call 7, supporting disruptive technologies, fostering industry–academic collaboration, driving R&D, creating high-value jobs, and boosting Ireland’s innovation ecosystem.

Author: UCD

UCD’s Professor Niall Barron secures €2M funding for TRANS‑AM project, advancing efficient gene therapy production and analysis in collaboration with APC Ltd, NIBRT, and VLE Therapeutics to reduce costs and improve accessibility.

Author: Quantum Zeitgeist

Equal1 secures €13.7M DTIF funding for QUBIC project, advancing quantum computing in energy, pharmaceuticals, climate modelling, and materials science through collaboration with UCD, Biosimulytics, and industry partners.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

The manufacturing sector is entering a period of renewed growth as companies invest in expansion, innovation, and workforce development. Strategic capital deployment and operational excellence are increasingly critical to competitiveness and long-term sustainability. As Tate invests $61M in Glasgow, the company’s investment is set to create 400 new manufacturing roles, reinforcing the region’s industrial capacity and supporting local economic development. The project highlights how targeted investment can combine growth with community impact. Meanwhile, Merck commits $3B in Virginia demonstrates the scale of investment required to expand pharmaceutical production and meet global demand. The initiative underlines the importance of modern infrastructure, technological innovation, and workforce development in sustaining critical manufacturing sectors. Recognition and celebration of achievement also drive progress. Manufacturing Excellence Awards highlights showcase organisations setting new benchmarks in efficiency, sustainability, and innovation. These stories illustrate a sector defined by strategic foresight, operational excellence, and a commitment to shaping a resilient manufacturing future. Explore more insights, trends, and case studies shaping the global manufacturing landscape by subscribing to our newsletter.