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CONFIRM: Transforming Irish Industry into World-Leaders in Smart Manufacturing

CONFIRM is the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Smart Manufacturing, aiming to fundamentally transform Irish industry into a smart manufacturing ecosystem. Learn about their research, objectives, education programs, and the importance of digital twin technology.

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CONFIRM: Transforming Irish Industry into World-Leaders in Smart Manufacturing

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  1. BILL O’LEARY GENERAL MANAGER CONFIRMis the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Smart Manufacturing Transforming Irish industry to become world-leaders in smart manufacturing

  2. CONFIRM – WHO WE ARE, WHAT WE DO, HOW WE DO IT. STANDARDS & THEIR IMPORTANCE TO CONFIRM DIGITAL TWIN – TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH (CONFIRM PERSPECTIVE) 1 2 3 Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  3. CONFIRM’s Vision – Fundamentally Transform Industry to a Smart Manufacturing Ecosystem

  4. Phase 1 (2017-2023)  • €25 million SFI funding • €22.5 million Industry funding • €25 million NC-NE funding • 36 (+3 pending) investigators • 9 core RPO’s • 100+ industry stakeholders • 14 Industry targeted projects so far • 8 national research and technology centres • 16 international collaborators • €3.1 million investment in Confirm HQ Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  5. Objectives • Research • To developfuture smart manufacturingtechnologies • Talent & engaged public Positive perception ofmanufacturing • in Ireland • Community ofPractice • To embrace the 4th Industrial • revolution together Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  6. Research Structure Smart Products Smart Machines Smart Production Systems Smart Supply Chains CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  7. Research - Detailed Programmes Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  8. EPE Programme Overview – Strategic Pillars CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  9. CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURING

  10. Education Programmes • Professional Doctorate in Engineering (NFQ 10) – delivered in partnership with Lero National Software Research Centre, UL.   • MEng Mechatronics (NFQ 9) – developed in partnership with Irish SME, SL Controls and J&J. • MSc Artificial Intelligence (NFQ 9) – New national programme through blended learning (since September 2018) • MSc Data Analytics(NFQ 9) – delivered through blended learning. • MSc Business Analytics(NFQ 9) – delivered through blended learning. • BSc Engineering Science(NFQ 8) – Upskilling programme delivered for Intel staff which has 104 students graduated since 2010. • Apprenticeships: Principal Engineer (Doctorate), Equipment Systems Engineer, Process Engineer – Manufacturing, Lean Sigma/Operations Excellence Manager, Supply Chain Designers, Supply Chain Specialist, Supply Chain Associate, Software Systems Development. CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  11. Community of Practice Centre Ethos – Inclusive, Equitable, Supportive, Responsive • Centred @ Parkpoint • Parkpoint - Dedicated Space for Hub & Platform Research • Principle of information sharing & best practise showcasing • Ecosystem of Startups. SMEs, MNCs, Agencies, Training, HEIs, Community..… CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  12. Growth Projections Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  13. Standards – Why the matter 1. Relevancy Applicable across all our TRLs – Test & Measurement, Interface standards, performance standards, product standards… 2. Differentiation Informs Industry, builds Research reputation, H2020 opportunities, commercial nous, best practise benchmarking… 3. Impact Economic value and interoperability 4. Timely From recruitment &/ industry engagement perspective Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  14. Embedding Standards Confirm – Smart Manufacturing

  15. Digital Twin – what is it “A Digital Twin is a near-real-time digital image of a physical object or process which helps optimise business performance“ Deloitte,2017 “A digital twin is a living model that drives a business outcome” (Colin J. Parris, GE) “Digital twins are a dynamic software model of a physical thing or system” (Gartner) Data: Real world data from sensors combined with enterprise & engineeringdata Sensors: Sensors are used to extract real- time data from physical system Analytics: Data analysed usingalgorithms to produce insights Actuators: Actuators are used to exertand action on the physical system CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  16. Digital Twin – what is it CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  17. Digital Twin – where it fits Digital Twin CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURING

  18. Digital Twin – Relative importance and drivers Sensor, Storage, Networking & Processing Costs, CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURING

  19. Creating a Digital Twin CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  20. Business Perspectives - Why Digital Twin Improved QC/QA Greater Process Control Better Change management More Robust shorter NPD Scalability advantages Operational Cost reductions CONFIRM – SMART MANUFACTURAING

  21. Transforming Irish industry to become world-leaders in smart manufacturing Web: www.confirm.ie Twitter : @Confirm_Centre Linkedin : Confirm Centre Phone +353 61 204395 Email confirm@ul.ie

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