The Institute of Technology Sligo (Ireland) has completed a ground breaking manufacturing support project which promises to have major benefits for manufacturers in the region.
IT Sligo was the lead partner in the ‘Robotics and Integrated Manufacturing for the 21st Century’ (RIM 21) project. RIM 21 liaised with local manufacturing industry, identifying technology gaps which were affecting company competitiveness. Manufacturing ‘cells’ and training laboratories, were set up in IT Sligo and Northern Regional Collage providing an opportunity for industry to access the latest robotic technology and tailor a robotic system to update their own manufacturing needs.
Extensive hands-on training was delivered at both centers and further online training was also provided. Through this, RIM 21 has made a major practical contribution to manufacturing industry in the region.
Source: Sligo Weekender
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