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FXC Reference Number: EIMR77887 Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) will open its doors for a half-day experience throughout the academic school year, inviting secondary school students to experience IMR on the inside. Teachers will have the opportunity to book an AM or PM slot where 40 of their students can step inside a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for a 2-hour slot. Students will gain experience in advanced manufacturing and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through a guided tour of the facility, an opportunity to meet the researchers and a fun and innovative activity to encourage young people to consider opportunities within the industry. This educational journey will aim to bridge the gap between industry needs and school curriculum, infusing excitement into advanced manufacturing and STEM. The service consists of 3 elements which aim to encourage the students to consider careers and interests in the world of Advanced Manufacturing and STEM: • Your students will receive a guided and interactive tour of the Irish Manufacturing Research facility in Mullingar, where students will get to explore cutting-edge technology falling under the areas of Design for Manufacturing, Digitisation, Robotics and Automation, and Sustainability. • Your students will seize the opportunity to engage directly with industry researchers. They will gain hands-on experience and a first-hand glimpse into the exciting roles that await them in this industry. • Your students will ignite inspiration with an interactive STEM-based activity led by our Ideas Made Real team. What you takeaway: Gain insight into various roles and opportunities available, while also engaging in a guided journey into the future of careers, providing a roadmap to exciting possibilities. Your students will gain knowledge, igniting their passion and potentially setting them on a path towards a career in advanced manufacturing. This service is designed for: • Public Organisations (e.g Education Bodies); • Secondary school students.

FXC Reference Number: TINS25497 Transform your digital presence with our comprehensive User Experience (UX) and User Interface (UI) Design Consultation service. Our team of seasoned experts at DCU Insight will guide you through an intensive 8-week journey to create a visually-oriented, intuitive and effective user interface for your system. Leveraging our knowledge in user-centred design principles from the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) field, we'll collaborate closely with you to craft a front-end that not only captivates visually but also ensures seamless navigation and interaction for your users. Our expertise encompasses: • Framing the overall interaction strategy; • Information architecture and screen sequencing; • Iterative low- and high-fidelity prototyping; & • Envisioning a realistic, final user interface before implementation. INSIGHT team's experience across various sectors enables us to provide innovative solutions and industry-specific insights, ensuring a user experience that exceeds expectations. This is particularly beneficial if your project is in the early stages, you are uncertain about the user interaction front-end, and wish to explore creative and practical design solutions. What's Included: • Design Discovery & Brainstorming: 1-on-1 session exploring vision, style, and user needs. • Step-by-Step Interface Design: Early sketches to polished mock-ups. • Collaborative Review Sessions: Iterative reviews aligning with expectations and best practices. What You'll Get: • High-Quality Visual Design: Refined layout with optimal colours, icons, and interactive elements. • Video illustration of the key design features. • Design Rationale Report: Explanation of key decisions and future recommendations. • Expert Insights: Guidance on intuitive and accessible design. Delivery Format: Online via Zoom or in-person (where available). This Service is Designed For: • Startups, SMEs; • Public Organisations. #FindingTheRightFit #TechnologyTrends #IterativeDevelopment #DataVisualisation #HarnessingDataPotential

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Dr. Luciana Herda: Dr. Luciana Herda is a programme manager at the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at DCU, with a background in managing large-scale, multidisciplinary collaborative projects. Luciana has a proven track record of securing funding for academic projects from various sources, including the EU, industry partners, and government exchequer, in the areas of scientific research, healthcare innovation, or technological advancement.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Prahlad Kakkattu: Prahlad is a Digital Business Analyst at Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) based in Galway. He has a diverse background in serving multiple roles with different organisations. Prior to joining ICHEC, he worked in an Ireland based IT start-up company and was part of the complete product journey from ideation, through development to market launch covering multiple aspects of business, product, technology, and management. He represented the company in multiple countries as a part of global expansion. He also has experience in working as a Programmer Analyst (QA) at Cognizant Technology Solutions for 4 years.

FXC Reference Number: BICH99860 Every successful project begins with a clear understanding of what your business, users, or customers need. Our Business Requirements Documentation (BRD) service helps your team define and document these needs, ensuring stakeholder alignment before the project moves forward. Whether you're in Technology, manufacturing, Public Administration, Education, Retail or another sector, we guide your team through gathering and organizing requirements, equipping your company with essential skills for project success. What to Expect: 1. Introductory Training on Requirement Gathering: We train your team on the fundamentals of requirement gathering, explaining why business requirements are crucial for project success. 2. Guidance on Stakeholder Identification: We guide your team in identifying the right stakeholders, ensuring input is gathered from all relevant sources. 3. Facilitating Workshops and Interviews: Your team will learn how to conduct workshops and interviews with stakeholders to collect comprehensive business and user requirements. 4. Templates for Documenting Requirements: We provide clear templates and guidelines to help structure the collected requirements. 5. Creating the Business Requirements Document (BRD): Your team compiles the gathered information into a draft BRD, with guidance from us throughout the process. 6. Final Review and Feedback: We review the BRD draft and provide feedback, ensuring it’s ready for project execution. Deliverables: • Business Requirements Document (BRD): A comprehensive document outlining business needs and project goals. • Templates and Guidelines: Templates for structuring requirements effectively. • Review and Feedback: Final feedback to ensure clarity and completeness. What You Take Away: • Your team gains the skills to gather and document business requirements independently. • Clear stakeholder alignment and minimized miscommunication. • A well-structured BRD as the project blueprint. This Service is Best Suited For: • SMEs across industries such as Technology, manufacturing, Public Administration, Education, Retail or another sector. • Public Organisations in need of structured requirements for project success.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Aoife Doyle: Aoife Doyle (BSc (Hons); MA; PhD) is an experienced researcher, qualified spatial planner, and a PRINCE II certified project manager. She is currently an Associate Director (Planning & Research) with KPMG Future Analytics in Dublin, Ireland. Aoife has 10 years’ experience working across strategic planning and applied research projects for both public and private sector clients. This includes spatial and economic development plans for cities; town centre revitalisation strategies; and a range of Development Plan inputs (inclusive of core strategies; housing strategies; green infrastructure strategies etc). As part of this, she has led and contributed to a diverse range of stakeholder and public engagement exercises at national, regional and local scales - on behalf of Government Departments, State Agencies and Local Authorities. Aoife also has significant experience working within several large-scale EU funded research projects (under the EU FP7, Horizon 2020, and Horizon Europe programmes, respectively) – in thematic areas such as Urban Resilience; Urban Security; and Smart Cities.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Darragh McShane: Darragh has over 20 years of experience in project management across diverse industries, making him well-equipped to lead and deliver complex digital projects. He currently leads the Software Engineering team at Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR), overseeing projects like VR/AR applications and web development. Darragh's proven track record in successfully managing projects in fields like procurement, telecommunications, aviation, and healthcare demonstrates his ability to adapt to various business needs. Furthermore, his experience with AI-based web development projects positions him well to understand the challenges and opportunities associated with emerging technologies.

FXC Reference Number: TICH89721 The dedicated expert team from ICHEC will guide your organisation to refine ideas, break them into practical steps, and develop a clear path from concept to functional prototype. What to Expect: 1. Idea Refinement • We work with you to understand and refine your initial concept into a clear and actionable plan. • Our experts break down your idea into practical steps that are easy to follow. 2. Requirements Documentation • We assist in documenting all product requirements, ensuring that every detail is captured and clearly defined. 3. Wireframes and Logic Creation • Development of wireframes and logical structures to visualise how your product will function. • Laying the groundwork for the design and development stages. 4. Product Design and Screen Navigation • Creation of non-functional prototypes or Proofs of Concept. • Detailed UI/UX screen navigation to ensure the design is intuitive and effective. 5. Collaboration with Technical Team • Identifying the right team to meet your technical needs. • Conducting technical discussions on the delivery of a functional prototype development. Deliverables: 1. A Clear Requirements Document – Comprehensive documentation of all product requirements. 2. Product Designs – UI/UX screen navigation designs aligned with requirements. 3. Description of the Functional Prototype – A detailed description demonstrating key product features, enabling a technical team to develop a working prototype. What You Take Away: By engaging with our service, SMEs in early-stage product development will undergo a thorough refinement process guiding them through every stage of development. • Receive a technical description of a functional prototype of your concept. • Gain comprehensive documentation to support the development of a market-ready product. • Have the flexibility to collaborate with any vendor or development team of your choice. This service is designed for: • Enterprise (e.g. Manufacturers); & • Public Organisations (e.g. Education Bodies). #TechnologyValidation #ProofOfConcept #InnovationSandbox #PrototypeTesting #IterativeDevelopment #ProductDevelopment #TechnologyTrends #AIPoweredInsights

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Sujit Upadhyay: Sujit is a results-oriented Digital Business Analyst at Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) in Galway, with over seven years of extensive IT experience. He is proficient in utilising advanced technology to enhance business efficiency and profitability. Sujit has held pivotal roles at leading organizations like eBay, Accenture, and SAP Labs, where he has contributed significantly to various IT and digital transformation, development and QA Testing projects. His expertise includes a broad range of technical skills and methodologies, such as Agile and Waterfall, which facilitate effective project execution from start to finish. Sujit has played a key role in driving business innovation and performance, taking part in major global initiatives and supporting international expansion efforts.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Niall Conway: Niall Conway is an urban planning, sustainability, and GIS professional who has a wide domain knowledge and experience in the energy, climate action and community development fields. Niall specialises in using geospatial systems and data to generate actionable insights for clients and has the ability to translate client requirements into structured systems and workflows. In leading the ESG Service, Niall’s role is to help client companies identify opportunities for sustainability-focussed synergies and efficiencies as well as to identify potential overlaps with the Data Analytics, Data Visualisation, and Digital Transformation Services.

FXC Reference Number: TICH31279 In today’s world, companies across diverse industries whether in Technology, manufacturing, IT, Education or other sectors rely heavily on software to run their business operations smoothly. Our 20-day User Acceptance Testing (UAT) service ensures that your software, whether it’s a product or service, aligns with your business needs and customer expectations, functioning seamlessly in real-world scenarios. This validation helps you gain confidence that your software will perform effectively before or after deployment. What to Expect: 1. Initial Consultation and Planning: We start by understanding your software’s role in your business to create a tailored testing plan that focuses on your goals and user expectations. 2. Custom UAT Testing Plan: We develop a detailed UAT plan, including scenarios that mimic how your team or customers will use the software in real-life situations. 3. User-Driven Testing: Users perform tests based on real-world scenarios to validate the software from their perspective, ensuring it meets business and customer needs. 4. Testing Results and Reporting: Once testing is completed, we provide a detailed report highlighting findings and areas for improvement. 5. Final Feedback and Recommendations: We offer actionable feedback to help improve your software, ensuring it performs as expected and supports your operations effectively. Deliverables to Your SME: • Custom UAT Testing Plan: A clear plan outlining testing scenarios and success criteria. • Detailed Test Report: A report detailing UAT results, including any issues identified and their potential impact. • Final Recommendations: Practical recommendations to enhance software functionality and user experience. What You Take Away: • Confidence that your software meets business and customer needs in real-world use. • Early identification of potential issues before they affect daily operations. • Assurance that your software delivers a seamless experience, supporting smooth operations. This Service is Best Suited For: • SMEs in sectors such as Technology, manufacturing, IT, Education or other sectors, seeking software validation. • Public Organisations needing software testing for operational or service-related systems.

Looking for expert guidance? Connect with a Certified FactoryXChange Digital Strategist for a 30-minute consultation. Our diverse team of specialists can help you: · Identify your digital challenges and goals across any industry or business size. · Explore relevant technologies and resources tailored to your unique needs. · Gain valuable insights and recommendations to move forward. Schedule your 100% discounted consultation now, and don't hesitate to secure further consultations when required! About Dr. John Cosgrove: Dr. John Cosgrove brings over 30 years of experience in manufacturing automation and digitalisation to the table. As the Director of Smart Manufacturing at the Technical University of the Shannon (TUS) and a lead researcher, he has a proven track record of developing innovative solutions in collaboration with leading manufacturers. He combines his extensive practical background as an electrician and electrical engineer with his academic expertise, including a Master’s and Doctorate focused on advanced manufacturing technologies. Notably, his doctoral research focused on developing advanced analytics for sustainable manufacturing, showcasing his commitment to environmentally responsible practices.