The PEM Gateway, based at the ATU Sligo provides industry-focused research and development of precision engineering, manufacturing and materials technologies and innovation. We work with companies at all stages of their research and innovation journey and across the full spectrum of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

PEM’s Core Expertise

Product Development & Design


Manufacturing Operations


Materials Development


Product Use & End of Life

The PEM Research, Development & Innovation capabilities provide industry with a unique RD&I support offering in precision engineering, manufacturing, and materials, which is underpinned by our experience and the expertise of our Principal Investigators, all who have individually achieved notable research achievements through engagement with industry. PEM is focused on addressing specific manufacturing industry research needs in:

  • Product development and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
  • Manufacturing Process Simulation and Optimisation
  • Process control and statistical analysis.
  • Sustainable Manufacturing.
  • Additive Manufacturing.
  • Enhancement, Optimisation & Control of Polymer Processes.
  • Precision Engineering and Micro-Machining.
  • Laser-based prototyping and Manufacturing technologies.
  • Nanomaterials and Nanotechnologies.

PEM works with companies, across a range of sectors on projects that help solve technical challenges they are experiencing or innovation they want to exploit. Providing technology solutions that allow companies to develop new products, processes & services by leveraging the research expertise available though ATU Sligo.

PEM provides engineering and technical solutions along with process improvements across the full product lifecycle, with specialisation in product design and development in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Russell Macpherson,
PEM Gateway Manager

PEM at Sligo

ATU: Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo
email iconrussell.macpherson@atu.ie
phone icon+353 (0)86 057 7317
internet iconwww.pemcentre.ie
@PEM_ATUSLIGO
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“Moving from a proof-of-concept prototype to a manufacturing prototype is always a big challenge for any company. To manufacture one of the main components on our HiRiser® system we knew we would need 3D CAD drawings/Models plus knowledge of mould-making and vacuum-forming; skills and knowledge we definitely didn’t have!”

Peter Rya
MD, Rainsurfer Ltd

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