Are you a small and medium-sized limited company registered in Ireland? Do you require assistance with research and innovation solutions? 

APT Technology Gateway are currently inviting companies to register for their upcoming ‘SME Research Funding & Innovation Voucher Clinic’.  The clinic will run on Thursday 11th May, 9.30am to 11.30am in TUS: Midlands, Dublin Road, Athlone.  

Companies registered on the day will have access to information regarding research, development, innovation, state-of-the-art testbeds, and living lab facilities, along with details on available Enterprise Ireland funding supports, which can help companies of all sizes engage in innovation and research activities. 

The Clinic will offer those interested the following:  

• A chance to speak to knowledgeable and experienced researchers and engineers from the Enterprise Ireland Funded Gateway Applied Polymer Technologies (APT).
• Advice on a range of Enterprise Ireland funding sources and funding applications such as the Innovation Voucher,  Agile Innovation Fund and the Innovation Partnership.

Who Should attend:  

This event will benefit registered SMEs that are designing and developing a plastic or polymer-based Product, Process, or Service.  

APT Technology Gateway  

APT Technology Gateway is based at the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Campus. The Gateway provides polymer technology solutions for companies (from SMEs to multinationals) in the sporting, medical, Agri-sector, composite, recycling, food, and pharmaceutical sectors. Acting as an industry-led research hub supporting Irish-based plastics and polymer companies in creating solutions to overcome current challenges faced by industry.  

Event details

Date: 11th May 

Time: 9.30am – 11.30am  

Location: TUS Midlands, Engineering & Science Building, Dublin Road, Athlone.  

 

Learn the basics of virtual and augmented reality technologies and how they can be practically applied to your organisation.

About this event
Walton Institute will host an informative and interactive introduction to mixed reality technologies in the form of a 1 day workshop in our Mixed Reality Lab. Funded by Enterprise Ireland, the lab boasts state-of-the-art mixed and interactive technologies allowing practical demonstrations to companies interested in applying these practices to their own products and services.

On the day, participants will receive an overview of the Metaverse, an introduction to VR hardware, learn more about the use of object photogrammetry in digital twin and industry 4.0 practices all with a focus on use cases and gaining hands on experience.

The Workshop

• 9:30 – 10:00 Arrival and Orientation.
• 10:00 – 11:00 Introduction to AR/VR
• 11:00 – 11:15 Break*
• 11:15 – 12:15 Introduction to Mobile AR and MR technology
• 12:15 – 13:15 Lunch*
• 13:15 – 14:00 Object Photogrammetry and VR focus
• 14:00 – 14:10 Tour of Digital Photogrammetry Lab
• 14:10 – 15:10 Introduction to VR
• 15:10 – 15:20 Break*
• 15:20 – 15:50 Discussion of attendee identified business cases & Plenary
• *Refreshments included

The Trainer

Stephen Barnes is an experienced software researcher at Walton Institute. Since joining Walton in 2016, Stephen has specialized in Augmented and Virtual Reality applications. He has completed projects for a variety of industry verticals including: AEC, virtual heritage, retail logistics, sports rehabilitation as well as education and training.

His background includes degrees in Electronic Engineering as well as Applied Social Studies, a Higher Diploma in Science in Computing and a postgraduate certificate in Education. Stephen was an ICT and Media Studies Teacher at Tendring Technology College in the UK as well as a registered tutor with DCU and YWCA in Vancouver, Canada. In addition to his teaching experience, Stephen has also created training materials for Social Care practitioners.

For more information on this workshop, and other tailored training courses in mixed reality, contact tssgtechgateway@waltoninstitute.ie

To avail of a group discount email tssgtechgateway@waltoninstitute.ie

Tickets: €375+VAT

Date: 28th September 2022

Time: 09:30-16:30pm

Location: Walton Institute for Information and Communication Systems Science, SETU West Campus, Carriganore, X91 WR86, Co. Waterford

Innovation Partnership Programme Webinar

Capital Funding for Research Performing Organisations - Information Session 

The purchase of capital equipment by Research Performing Organisations can be supported through the new Innovation Partnership Programme Capital Funding Support.

This Webinar will focus on: What it is for, Eligibility criteria, How to apply

 

Discover more about current trends in polymer processing with the Applied Polymer Technologies (APT)  Webinar Series, 'Trends in Polymer Processing & Investigations'. The first webinar in the series is presented by Fred Jaubert, Technical Director EMEA at Dynisco and titled “Dynisco Demystifies Rheology: From lab to production providing a window into your process”.

We are all aware of the melt processing challenges we face most days and these challenges are normally related to incorrect machine settings etc which can inadvertently change the viscosity of the polymers during processing. This webinar deals with the important area of the viscosity of polymers and demystifies the topic to help us overcome these processing challenges.

Who should attend the talk: Engineering/Plant/Production/Operations, Managers & Directors. Process, Product Development, R&D Engineers, Material Development Engineers & ChemistsQuality Assurance & Lab Technicians