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FXC Reference Number: TIMR26236 This 1-day service offering is based on 6 years of Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) experience in providing Additive Manufacturing (AM) support to the Irish industry. Time with our in-house expert will help you understand the benefits experienced by industries that have adopted this new technology and how you can advance. This service will see an IMR employee join your team for a day to review the potential opportunities AM can provide based on your unique circumstances. What to expect: This service will involve an IMR AM and 3D Printing Engineer coming onsite to identify potential opportunities for manufacturing your products through AM. They will carry out a review of your existing products, and a factory or manufacturing facility walk-through with your team to help identify key opportunities to replace conventionally produced components or products with AM. Our engineer will review your supporting products, manufacturing jigs and fixtures and implementation of AM within your product development cycle. You will receive a breakdown of your potential opportunities for applying AM within your product portfolio and guidance on your next steps to implementation. What you takeaway: • A guided understanding of AM applications; • A summary of potential applications for your product; & • Guidance on your steps to AM implementation in your enterprise. This service is designed for: • Enterprise, specifically manufacturing and product development organisations.

FXC Reference Number: TIMR11465 This service offering from IMR has been co-created with our clients, through 3 years of 1-to-1 design consultations, resulting in part innovation for our customers. Once booked, you will have access to 5 days from our in-house digitalisation support, through the design for manufacturing team. What to expect: The service consists of three elements to help you realise your part innovation now. • 1-to-1 online consultation: Before conducting a thorough probing and/or scan of your part an online Teams meeting will take place. • 1-page technical report: A surface comparison report of the part will be produced including an assessment of surface deviations from the scan data of the part to nominal CAD surfaces, represented in a heat map visualisation format. • 2 days of data extraction: Our in-house engineer will be available to support you and your team to begin your chosen pathway to part innovation which may include the generation of conceptual drawings and more. This service is delivered virtually, via Microsoft Teams, however in unique circumstances onsite delivery can be arranged. What you takeaway: • Pathway to Part Innovation; • Technical Report of the Part; & • Data Extraction (started) .stl format. This service is designed for: • Enterprise - Manufacturing Organisations; • Enterprise - Product Development Organisations.

FXC Reference Number: TIMR19258 Optimise your visitor preparation and orientation with Navit! Get down to business with a client faster with Navit! Max your vendor’s time with you on site. Enable accessibility challenged visitors prepare for their visit. Showcase your facilities. What to expect: The Navit service consists of a short process to improve your visitor preparation and orientation challenges resulting in a brand new optimised Navit solution for your business! Together we complete 3 short steps: • Short Workshops to identify your visitor hosting challenges and quantifying opportunities if solved. This includes optimum content consultancy, building surveys, IT and business process integration opportunities • We create your very own Navit solution complete with demo workshops for stakeholders such as management, IT, operations, HR and whomever else we feel will benefit from Navit in the business • We enable your team to take ownership via our easy-to-use editor whilst continuing to support you in maximising the value from your new Navit Virtual Visitors Solution What you takeaway: Your very own bespoke Navit Virtual Visitors Solution for your business. You will avail of all year round technical support and all upgrades with new features free and instant. Licences: • Navit Small Business Licence is for business’ with buildings with a total square foot space of up to 20,000 square foot. • Navit Regular Licence is for business’ with buildings with a total square foot space between 20,000 and 60,000 square foot. • Navit Multi-Site Licence is for business’ with 12 or less small buildings each up to 20,000 square foot. This service is designed for: • Enterprise with multiple sites (e.g. Manufacturers); • Public Organisations with multiple sites (e.g. Education Bodies, Councils).

FXC Reference Number: TIMR93321 Optimise your visitor preparation and orientation with Navit! Get down to business with a client faster with Navit! Max your vendor’s time with you on site. Enable accessibility challenged visitors to prepare for their visit. Showcase your facilities. What to expect: The Navit service consists of a short process to improve your visitor preparation and orientation challenges resulting in a brand new optimised Navit solution for your business! Together we complete 3 short steps: • Short Workshops to identify your visitor hosting challenges and quantifying opportunities if solved. This includes optimum content consultancy, building surveys, IT and business process integration opportunities • We create your very own Navit solution complete with demo workshops for stakeholders such as management, IT, operations, HR and whomever else we feel will benefit from Navit in the business • We enable your team to take ownership via our easy-to-use editor whilst continuing to support you in maximising the value from your new Navit Virtual Visitors Solution. What you takeaway: Your very own bespoke Navit Virtual Visitors Solution for your business. You will avail of all year round technical support and all upgrades with new features free and instant. Licences: • Navit Small Business Licence is for business’ with buildings with a total square foot space of up to 20,000 square foot. • Navit Regular Licence is for business’ with buildings with a total square foot space between 20,000 and 60,000 square foot. • Navit Multi-Site Licence is for business’ with 12 or less small buildings each up to 20,000 square foot. This service is designed for: • Enterprise or Enterprises on a single site (e.g. Manufacturers); • Public Organisation or Organisations of a Single Site (e.g. Education Bodies, Councils).

FXC Reference Number: TIMR39628 Conformally cooled injection mould tools closely follow the shape of the part being moulded. Allow IMR to fully unleash the design flexibility of Additively Manufactured tool steel to give you the competitive advantage you need. What to expect: We will review your mould to give you the answer on whether Conformal Cooling gives you that edge. This review will consist of: • First pass mould filling analysis and temperature mapping • Draft conformal cooling line design • Conformal temperature mapping and analysis To complete this we will need CAD files (part and mould if possible), proposed polymer material, draft processing parameters etc. This service is typically delivered virtually, via Microsoft Teams meetings and email exchange. What you takeaway: • Appreciation of conformal cooling applied to your specific need • The opportunity to take the next step in using an actual conformal cooling tool in production This service is designed for: • Enterprise (e.g. Manufacturers).

FXC Reference Number: TICH25415 ICHEC provides a cutting-edge Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation service tailored for the manufacturing sector. Designed to support product and process optimisation, this service combines technical expertise with access to the powerful Meluxina supercomputer in Luxembourg. Clients benefit from fast, high-resolution simulations capable of handling complex geometries and demanding operating conditions with precision and efficiency. This end-to-end offering includes all stages of the simulation workflow—from literature review and initial modelling to advanced 2D/3D simulations and validation. Whether you are designing a new system or improving an existing one, ICHEC’s CFD service delivers trusted insights to support better engineering outcomes. This service is ideal for manufacturers seeking a robust, data-driven foundation for design improvement and innovation. What to Expect: • Task 1: Literature Review: A structured review of academic and industrial research relevant to your specific CFD use case. This identifies best practices for material models, boundary conditions, solver settings, and expected physical behaviours. • Task 2: Initial CFD Model Setup: A minimal 2D CFD model is developed using simplified geometry and mesh to test solver stability and ensure the setup produces physically meaningful results. A sensitivity analysis explores how different meshing and solver parameters affect outcomes. • Task 3: 2D Simulation of Product Geometry: A more refined 2D model is created using client-supplied CAD or design specifications. Realistic operating conditions are applied to assess flow and multi-physics behaviour. Geometry processing and meshing workflows are established using open-source tools like FreeCAD, OpenFoam, and Gmsh. • Task 4: 3D Simulation of Product: To validate assumptions made in the 2D analysis, a 3D model is built and simulated. This ensures accuracy and helps determine whether 3D modelling is essential for your case. Additional effort is invested in mesh generation and solver configuration for full-volume analysis. Key Takeaways: • Internal reports and demonstrators with theoretical validation and reproducible solver setups • 2D simulation results detailing fluid and multi-physics behaviour • 3D simulation outcomes with comparisons to 2D results for accuracy verification This service is designed for: • Enterprise (e.g. Manufacturers). #DataModelling #AIIntegration #DataDrivenDecisionMaking

FXC Reference Number: DINS72314 Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming the way businesses operate—offering predictive power, smarter automation, and personalised experiences. This service helps you explore the potential of AI/ML in a practical and strategic way, tailored to your business needs. Delivered by expert consultants from Insight Research Centre for Data Analytics, this service defines your AI/ML requirements and delivers a clear, actionable roadmap to adoption. Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to scale existing capabilities, this is the first step to embedding intelligence across your business functions. From improving decision-making and operational efficiency to unlocking new value from your data, this service ensures you're ready to act on opportunity with confidence. What’s Included: • AI/ML Strategy Kick-off 1-hour online session to align on your business objectives, use cases, and growth priorities. • Readiness Assessment 2-hour consultation evaluating your current data infrastructure, capabilities, and potential for AI/ML integration. • Custom AI/ML Plan A detailed, research-led roadmap tailored to your organisation, including suitable data sources, models, and approaches to implementation. What You’ll Get: • An overview of the AI/ML landscape and how it applies to your business. • A fully tailored AI/ML implementation plan, informed by the latest research and aligned with your growth strategy. • Clear next steps for integrating AI/ML into your operations and decision-making processes. Who This Is For: • Public and private sector organisations looking to explore or scale AI/ML in their business strategy. #AIIntegration #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #MachineLearningApplications #DataAnalytics #HarnessingDataPotential #AIPoweredInsights

FXC Reference Number: DICH25411 This service is designed to navigate the complexities of GIS-driven ecological and infrastructural risk assessment for marine environments. Our offering includes a comprehensive GIS requirements analysis, development of essential GIS layers necessary for spatial analysis. The prototype aims to develop a proof of concept for a scalable GIS model, tailored to your specific needs. We offer: • In-depth GIS requirements analysis by ICHEC's experienced professionals; • Development of essential GIS layers compatible with your existing systems; • Custom algorithm creation based on client's requirements; • Rigorous testing and validation using sample datasets; & • Flexible service delivery to accommodate project-specific requirements. What to Expect: • An initial consultation to define GIS requirements and project scope; • Development of GIS layers and algorithms tailored to your needs; • A comprehensive testing phase to ensure accuracy and reliability; & • A final presentation of the proof-of-concept GIS model. Key Takeaways: • A scalable GIS method for client's particular needs; • Standardized GIS layers compatible for application development; & • Custom algorithms. This service can only be booked after the completion of: • Project 1 - Data Analysis for Nature-Based Design, or • An equivalent preliminary data gathering phase. This service is designed for: • Enterprise (e.g. Manufacturers); & • Public Organisations (e.g. Education Bodies). #DataModelling #DataDrivenDecisionMaking #DataCuration #DataQualityAssurance #PredictiveAnalytics #DataAnalytics #StartUpAndScaleUp #ProofOfConcept #PilotProjects #PrototypeTesting #TechnologyAssessment

Revolutionise your digital transformation with the FactoryXChange Digital Maturity Assessment Pro (DMA Pro). Tailored for forward-thinking enterprises and public organisations, this comprehensive assessment becomes available 36 months after your initial DMA, and 24 months after your DMA +. Our expert team will meticulously evaluate your progress, uncover new opportunities, and deliver bespoke recommendations to keep your organisation at the forefront of the digital landscape. Secure your DMA Pro today and continue your journey towards digital leadership. What to Expect from DMA Pro: Building on the insights from your initial DMA and DMA+, the DMA Pro is designed to accelerate your digital transformation efforts. Our team will revisit the same set of evaluation questions to assess: • Your progress over 36 months. • Areas for further enhancement. • Cutting-edge recommendations to accelerate your digital transformation. Evaluation Process: • Structured Evaluation: Engage in a focused, 1-hour session with your preferred Digital Strategist, tailored to your Enterprise or Public Organisation. • Progress Measurement: Compare your new Digital Maturity Score with previous benchmarks to gain a clear picture of advancements and plan the next phase of your digital journey. • Updated Recommendations: Receive expert insights and guidance to ensure your digital transformation strategy remains aligned with industry advancements. Outcome: • Digital Maturity Scorecard: Receive an updated Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist, providing key insights to refine your Digital Roadmap and benchmark your progress against industry peers. • Insights and Explanations: Understand how to interpret your digital maturity figures, assess your growth trajectory, and compare your digital standing in Ireland and across Europe. By participating in DMA Pro, you will see the long-term impact of your digital transformation initiatives and remain at the forefront of digital innovation.

Our Digital Maturity Assessment (DMA) is a diagnostic tool to help identify areas of improvement for your business. It analyses your organisation’s digital readiness and pinpoints where technology can level up your processes. Through a series of questions, we can help you identify tech gaps, benchmark against peers and connect you with the tools and training to elevate your digital know-how and equip your business for the demands of tomorrow. This service is the first step on your FXC journey enabling you to measure the current level of digitalisation within your organisation. The DMA will provide you with a clear and structured digital transformation pathway whilst opening up your access to the full range of FXC services. The goal of the DMA is to provide insight in relation to how effective you are at leveraging digital technologies to achieve your strategic goals while staying competitive in the digital age. What to Expect: · The DMA is a structured evaluation process (up to 1 hour) for your Enterprise or Public Organisation with your preferred Digital Strategist · Completion of the DMA will help you assess your current capabilities, identify strengths and weaknesses in your operations, and help you create a Digital Roadmap. This roadmap will help you identify the appropriate FXC services for your Enterprise or Public Organisation from the FXC marketplace. · The DMA will calculate your Digital Maturity Score from questions related to the following 6 dimensions: Enterprise: 1. Digital Business Strategy; 2. Digital Readiness; 3. Human-centric Digitalisation; 4. Data Management; 5. Automation & Artificial Intelligence; & 6. Green Digitalisation Public Organisation: 1. Digital Strategy & Investments; 2. Digital Readiness; 3. Human-centric Digitalisation; 4. Data Management and Security; 5. Interoperability; & 6. Green Digitalisation What you takeaway: · A Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist to inform your Digital Roadmap and help you benchmark yourself against similar organisations across Europe. · Insights with further explanations on how to interpret the given figures, evaluate your own digital maturity, understanding how you compare to your peers in Ireland and abroad. Please note: The DMA is a mandatory step before booking a service with FXC.

Unlock the next level of your digital transformation with the FactoryXChange Digital Maturity Assessment Plus (DMA +). Designed for enterprises and public organisations, this comprehensive assessment is available 12 months after your initial DMA. Our expert team will evaluate your progress, identify new opportunities, and provide tailored recommendations to ensure you stay ahead in the digital landscape. Book your DMA+ today and continue your journey towards digital excellence. What to Expect from DMA +: The DMA + builds on insights from your initial DMA, providing a structured follow-up assessment. Our team will revisit the same set of questions to evaluate the impact of your digital transformation efforts over the past 12 months. This structured approach allows us to: • Measure progress based on implemented changes. • Identify new areas for enhancement. • Provide updated recommendations to keep your digital transformation on track. Evaluation Process: • Structured Evaluation: The DMA + is a structured evaluation (up to 1 hour) conducted with your preferred Digital Strategist. • Progress Measurement: By comparing your new Digital Maturity Score with your previous one, you’ll gain a clear understanding of your progress and the next steps needed to advance your digital capabilities. • Updated Recommendations: Our expert team will provide tailored guidance based on your progress, ensuring you stay ahead in the digital landscape. Outcome: • Digital Maturity Scorecard: Receive an updated Digital Maturity Scorecard from your Digital Strategist, helping inform your Digital Roadmap and benchmark your organisation against European industry standards. • Insights and Explanations: Gain insights into how to interpret your score, evaluate your digital maturity, and compare your standing among peers in Ireland and abroad. By participating in DMA +, you will see tangible progress in your digital transformation efforts and continue your journey towards digital excellence.

FXC Reference Number: SKPM44945 Today’s innovative businesses rely on effective digitalisation. To assist you on this journey, KPMG FA will help you develop an in-depth understanding of the digital transformation process, its various components, and its potential benefit to your business. What to expect: Book your online session today to meet the Future Analytics team at KPMG. Gain uniquely curated insight into what digital transformation is in the everyday business world and why it is important in the ever-evolving industry landscape. Key topics will include the following: • Understanding the Digital Transformation Landscape; • Essential Components of Digital Transformation; • Types of Digital Transformation; & • Importance of Digital Transformation Framework and its implementation What you takeaway: • Overview, relevance and importance of digital transformation; & • Rethinking ways of doing business with digital transformation. This service is designed for: • Enterprise (Micro, Small and Medium-sized).