Precision Engineering Networking Event 2025
FactoryXChange and IMR, in association with the PTMA, are delighted to host a dedicated networking event for the precision engineering community at IMR’s Mullingar site.. The event is open to all Precision Engineering, Toolmaking and Precision Component Manufacturing Companies looking to advance their operations by working with and learning from other companies. It is a great opportunity to explore new technologies and how companies can engage in collaborative R&D activities with other companies and IMR. The event will showcase live cutting demonstrations, technology overviews provided by IMR’s industry partners, a summary of IMR’s Precision Engineering Training offering and talks on accessing funding and grants.
All precision engineering companies are welcome.
Date: Thursday, 18th of September
Time: 12 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: IMR Mullingar
Agenda
12:00 pm: Arrive, networking and lunch
1:00 pm: Introductions: Chris Judge, IMR & Gerry Reynolds, PTMA
1:10 pm: Chris Judge, IMR & Lee Scott, Starrag: “Addressing the challenge of Automation for Precision Engineering Companies”
1:30 pm: Gustavo Cainelli, IMR: “Precision Engineering Training”
1:45 pm: Garret O Donnell, iSentiolabs: “Cutting Tool Condition Monitoring”
2:00 pm: Enterprise Ireland “Capital Investment and Operational Excellence Grants”
2:15 pm: Tracey Tallon, Local Enterprise Office “LEO Funding ”
2:30 pm: Joanne McEvoy, Intertrade Ireland “Cross Border Funding”
2:45 pm: John Sadlier, Decarb Solar "Have you gone solar?"
3:00 pm: Coffee, networking & Technology Demonstrations – Mills, Hypermill, Hardmetal, Hexagon, Starrag, Kildare Tooling, Schunk
4:00 pm: PTMA AGM
5:00 pm: Close
* Registration required
** This event is free for all Precision Engineering, Toolmaking and Precision Component Manufacturing Companies