





IRISH DIGITAL ENGINEERING & ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY CLUSTER
IDEAM Cluster is an innovative national industry cluster located in the heart of the Mid-West region of Ireland supporting businesses to collaborate, innovate and grow. We aim to prepare those organisations for opportunities in digitalisation and green transition of manufacturing. The core needs of SMEs are at the heart of our cluster strategy acting as a ‘one-stop-shop’ to ignite the exponential growth of manufacturing SMEs. Our core vision is to unlock new collaborative opportunities for our members by working together and building trust.
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IDEAM Industry cluster
Who we are
Under Project Ireland 2040 Government identified an ambition to build sectoral clusters of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at regional level. This ambition is being delivered through initiatives supporting the development of business-led clustering of competitive advantage.IDEAM Industry cluster under the guidance of Educational Outreach Manager (EOMs) will
work closely with small medium enterprise in the Mid-West region of Ireland to build trust and foster collaboration.
Mission
IDEAM is an industry-driven cluster organisation that brings
together industry, academia and government (Triple Helix) to represent the
needs of the advanced manufacturing sector in Ireland.
Values
Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Industry-driven.
Strategic Ambition
Help SMEs and
Entrepreneurs
with
digitalisation and green transformation

Educational Outreach Manager
As the IDEAM Cluster Manager I am passionate about the next phase in manufacturing (Industry 4.0/5.0) and, the digital journeys for SME to enable sustainability.
Digital transformation is a strategic initiative that incorporates digital technology across all areas of an organization. It evaluates an organization’s processes, products, operations, and technology stack to identify ways to improve operational efficiency and bring products to market faster. In today’s digital-first business landscape, organizations use artificial intelligence (AI), automation, cloud environments, and other digital technologies to leverage data and streamline intelligent workflows. This approach enables faster and smarter decision-making and real-time responses to market disruptions.
I possess a high level of technical acumen, having completed a mechanical trade (Toolmaking) early in my career and pursued Continued Professional Development over many years to a Masters Level 9 qualification, in business. I have recently completed a Professional Doctorate in Engineering (Level 10) with University of Limerick (cutting toolwear associated to machining 3D printed titanium implants), which will enable me to be more strategic in my approach to engineering problem solving and decision making. I am also a recognised expert at dealing with third-party vendors when launching new medical device products instruments/implants and a recently qualified Digital Strategist with the Technological University of the Shannon – Midwest.
A welldeveloped concentration of related business (SME’s) spurs three important activities
How can IDEAM help Industry?
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Increased Productivity
Increased Productivity (through specialized inputs
and access to information).
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Innovation
More Rapid Innovation (through cooperative
research and competitive striving)
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Collaboration
New Business Formation/Entrepreneurship (filling
in Niches and expanding the boundaries of the
cluster map)
We will assist you in your digitalisation journey
What Our Members Say About Us
Testimonials
Shannon Coiled Springs are a member of the IDEAM Industry Cluster which is based in TUS Moylish. We secured European funding to expand our product protfolio into the Middle East. The Cluster’s support in helping us achieve this strategic goal is invaluable for our business.We highly recommend Small Medium Enterprise(SME's) joining IDEAM Industry Cluster for support on Digitlaisation, Green transition and Funding supports
Eamonn BarrettShannon Coiled Springs 
IDEAM has provided WrxFlo with a valuable platform to connect with manufacturers looking to advance their digital transformation journey. Through IDEAM’s network, we’ve engaged with SMEs to explore opportunities for improving operational efficiency, data visibility, and system integration. Their support in fostering collaboration within the manufacturing sector has been really beneficial, and we look forward to continuing to work together to help businesses adopt digital solutions that drive real improvements.
Tim CroweWRXFLO 
At Kaizen PLM, we are committed to empowering Irish manufacturers with cutting-edge industry software solutions, and the associated services to ensure they’re successful deploying them. Enabling them to streamline design, engineering, and production processes. Our collaboration with IDEAM Industry Cluster has been instrumental in strengthening this mission.
As an active member of IDEAM, we have had the opportunity to engage with like-minded innovators, share knowledge, and support digital transformation across Ireland’s manufacturing sector. Through this partnership, we have connected with industry leaders, SMEs, and research institutions, fostering new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth.
IDEAM’s ecosystem provides an invaluable platform for showcasing the impact of PLM, CAD, CAM, CAE, and digital twin technologies in driving efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness. By working together, we are accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0, helping Irish manufacturers remain at the forefront of global industry standards.We are proud to be part of IDEAM and look forward to continuing our work in advancing digital manufacturing solutions for Ireland’s industrial future.
Kaizen PLMAnthony 
Working with IDEAM industry cluster has been transformative for our manufacturing operations. Their unwavering focus on fostering competitiveness, productivity, and internationalisation through digitalisation aligns perfectly with our goals for operational excellence and sustainable growth
With the assistance of FactoryXChange, we designed and implemented a production analytics tool using SAP and SQL with Power BI. This is used daily to monitor jobs during production meetings on the shop floor.
This collaborative initiative has revolutionised how we handle data, enabling us to extract, analyse, and visualise critical manufacturing metrics in a more user-friendly format. The real-time insights have empowered our team to make faster, data-driven decisions during daily operations, creating a more agile production environment.
IDEAM's unique ability to bridge industry, academia, and government creates a fertile ground for SMEs like ours to access know-how that we might otherwise struggle to access. We are also looking forward to availing of the benchmarking visits that they organise and from learning from others in the cluster.
Marie Clifford(ATC)Advanced Technical Concepts 