Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing
Our CEO Ruth Kearney will give a talk on ‘Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing’ to the industry cohort taking the ‘Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing on Thursday 31 March. The Springboard course delivered by Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest and the Irish Digital Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing IDEAM Cluster and the aim is to demonstrate the value of digitalisation and better equip Engineers and Managers to drive ‘Smarter’ and ‘Greener’ production lines.
This is the second intake and the course focuses on the following strategic areas to support Irish manufacturing SMEs:
Topic 1: Digital Maturity
Topic 2: New Business Models
Topic 3: Data Acquisition and Visualisation
Topic 4: Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence
Topic 5: Smart Maintenance
Topic 6: Smart Industrial Control Systems
Topic 7: Collaborative Robotic Systems
Topic 8: Digitalisation of Production
Learn more about the course here https://lnkd.in/gck8AEPD
FAQs
What is the Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing?
The Springboard programme delivered by Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) and IDEAM provides a structured pathway for engineers and manufacturing managers to develop the knowledge and leadership skills needed to drive digital transformation in their businesses. The Certificate in Leadership in Digitalisation of Manufacturing is specifically designed for practitioners — people who are working in manufacturing every day and need to understand what digitalisation means for their operation, not just in theory but in terms they can apply on Monday morning.
Ruth Kearney’s talk on ‘Toolkits for Smart Manufacturing’ addressed this audience directly: what tools are available, how do you evaluate them, what does implementation actually look like, and how do you build the business case internally for investment in digital tools? These are practical questions with practical answers, and GoSmarter’s experience working with manufacturers across the UK and Ireland provides a rich source of examples.
Why does education matter for manufacturing digitalisation?
The skills gap is one of the most significant barriers to digital adoption in manufacturing. Many businesses have the budget and the appetite for digital tools but lack the internal knowledge to evaluate options, specify requirements, and manage implementation. Programmes like the TUS Springboard course address this gap directly — building a cohort of manufacturing professionals who can lead digital projects effectively.
GoSmarter’s involvement in education and training activities is part of a broader commitment to building the manufacturing sector’s capacity for digital adoption. It is not enough to build good tools — the people who need to use them and champion them within their organisations also need support.