Precision Engineering & Manufacturing Developments in IT Sligo Úna Parsons

IT Sligo  46 years old  72 acre campus  4,000 students on campus  1,650 online students  Ireland’s National leader in Online Learning - 55 courses, 23 countries

What we do  Three Schools - 84 courses  Engineering & Design 35 courses  Science 25 courses  Business & Social Sciences 24 courses

Mechatronics/Manufacturing /Quality Level 6: – Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality (MOOC) – Certificate in Automation & Instrumentation – Certificate in Automation & Electronics – Certificate in Polymer Technologies – Certificate in Quality – Certificate in Validation - pending Level 7: – BEng in Mechatronics – BEng in Electronic Engineering – BEng in Polymer Processing – BSc in Quality – BSc in Manufacturing Management – Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (Green Belt) Level 8: – BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics – BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering – BSc (Hons) in Quality Management and Technology – Certificate in Adv. Lean Sigma Quality (Black Belt) Level 9: – MSc in Quality Construction/ Civil Engineering Level 7: – BSc in Construction Management Level 8: – BSc (Hons) Construction Proj. Mgmt. – BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Level 9: – PG Certificate in Project Mgmt – Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management Computing Level 8: – Higher Diploma in Science in Computing Online Programmes in Engineering & Design

Pharma/Biopharmaceuticals Level 6: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Processing – Certificate Cleanroom Manufacturing Level 7: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Processing – Certificate in Bioprocess Engineering – BSc in Biopharmaceutical Science Level 8: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science Level 9: – MSc in Biopharmaceutical Science – MSc in Industrial Pharma Science (QP) – MSc in Med Tech Regulatory Affairs Social Sciences – MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education Environment Level 6: – HC in Environmental Management – Certificate In Safety And Health Level 7: – BSc in Environmental Management Level 8: – BSc (Hons) Environmental Management Level 9: – PG Diploma in Environmental Protection – MSc in Environmental Protection Business Level 7: – BBus in Management Applications Level 8: – BBusiness (Hons) Level 9: – MSc in Marketing Online Programmes in Science and Business

Online Learning – Company Education & Training

What is Precision Engineering?

Our Precision Engineering Heritage National Centre of Training for the Toolmaking Industry

Precision Engineering Heritage FromToCourse 1971to dateNational Centre for Training for the Toolmaking Industry 1971 to dateToolmaking Apprenticeship 1971to dateMechanical Engineering (L6, L7, L8) Tool Design (National Diploma/L7) Computer-Aided Precision Engineering (Certificate/L6) Product Design (B Eng Honours Degree/L8) Mouldmaking (Certificate – Skills Shortage Initiative/L6) 2009to datePolymer Processing (Online B Eng Degree/L7) 2013to datePolymer Technology (Online Certificate/L6) 2014To datePEM (Precision Engineering, Materials & Manufacturing) Strategic Research Centre 2015todatePrecision Engineering & Design (B Eng Degree/L7) 2015todateProcess Technology (Part-time blended Certificate/L6) 2016PEM Technology Gateway – approved by Enterprise Ireland 2016Precision Engineering & Design (B Eng Honours Degree/L8) ??PEM Centre of Excellence

Precision Engineering & Manufacturing (PEM) Centre of Excellence (CoE) PEM Centre of Excellence Layout – 2016 onwards

Our Vision Applied Research & Innovation Education & Training State-of-the-Art Facilities Industry Engagement PEM Centre of Excellence PEM = Precision Engineering & Manufacturing

Our Vision Bespoke Industry Training Past: Abbott, Masonite, Coco-Cola Process Technology – AbbVie, Lindal Group, Verus Precision, Ophardt Ireland L6 Quality, Polymer, Automation – AbbVie Validation – LotusWorks CNC Academy – in development Education & Training Apprenticeships National Centre for Training for Toolmaking Industry Electrical Polymer Technician - in development National & World Skills Competitions Programmes Level 6 – 10 Mechanical, Mechatronics & Electronics Precision Engineering & Design Polymer Processing/Technologies Quality, Six Sigma & Validation Manufacturing PEM Centre of Excellence Fulltime, Online & Part-time Head of Department: Úna Parsons

Our Vision Applied Research & Innovation PEM Strategic Research Centre Next generation Micro-ECM sinking machine - €1.6m Bio-PolyTec - FP7 €1m KPI’s since 2008 Staff with PhD’s – 17 Peer reviewed publications – 200 Innovation vouchers – 100 Total research funding - €11.5m – over €1m contributed by industry PEM Technology Gateway Precision Engineering & Design Process Monitoring & Control Manufacturing Process Modelling Material Synthesis and Characterisation Technologies PEM Centre of Excellence Academic Director: Dr. David Tormey

Technology Gateways

Our Vision Phase 1 - €1m Capital Plan CMM CNC Mills x 2 CNC Lathe EDM Spark & Wire Eroders Phase 2 - €10-15m PEM C of E CNC Precision Machining & CAD/CAM Metrology, Materials & Research Polymer Processing & Automation Additive Manufacturing/ 3d Printing Learning Factory/ Industry 4.0 State-of-the-Art Facilities Utilisation Opportunities Precision industry showcase Provide research & technology solutions to industry Attract FDI & jobs to region & to country Precision enterprise hub PEM Centre of Excellence Machines & Equipment PEM Project Mgr.: Finola Howe

Our Vision Workplace Engagement Guest lectures Site visits Industry - work based projects Work placement International exchanges & trips Industry Body Industry surveys Programme input & feedback Equipment Advice Master Classes CIRP – Int’l Academy of Production Eng. Engineering Expo Showcase end-of-year student projects PEM Industry Showcase Promote engineering as a career Thursday 5 th May 2016 Industry Engagement PEM Centre of Excellence

Our Vision Applied Research & Innovation Education & Training State-of-the-Art Facilities Industry Engagement PEM Centre of Excellence PEM = Precision Engineering & Manufacturing

Key Contacts: Úna Parsons Head of Department of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering Dr. David Tormey Academic Director, PEM Research Centre Finola Howe PEM Project Manager Michael Moffatt Lecturer and Coordinator of Mechanical & Precision Engineering programmes Stephen Reid Lecturer and Coordinator of Toolmaking Apprenticeship Programmes Mary Nolan Lecturer and Coordinator of Engineering Expo Thank You