1. Precision Engineering & Manufacturing Developments in IT Sligo Úna Parsons

2. IT Sligo  46 years old  72 acre campus  4,000 students on campus  1,650 online students  Ireland’s National leader in Online Learning - 55 courses, 23 countries

3. What we do  Three Schools - 84 courses  Engineering & Design 35 courses  Science 25 courses  Business & Social Sciences 24 courses

4. Mechatronics/Manufacturing /Quality Level 6: – Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality (MOOC) – Certificate in Automation & Instrumentation – Certificate in Automation & Electronics – Certificate in Polymer Technologies – Certificate in Quality – Certificate in Validation - pending Level 7: – BEng in Mechatronics – BEng in Electronic Engineering – BEng in Polymer Processing – BSc in Quality – BSc in Manufacturing Management – Certificate in Lean Sigma Quality (Green Belt) Level 8: – BEng (Hons) in Mechatronics – BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering – BSc (Hons) in Quality Management and Technology – Certificate in Adv. Lean Sigma Quality (Black Belt) Level 9: – MSc in Quality Construction/ Civil Engineering Level 7: – BSc in Construction Management Level 8: – BSc (Hons) Construction Proj. Mgmt. – BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying Level 9: – PG Certificate in Project Mgmt – Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management Computing Level 8: – Higher Diploma in Science in Computing Online Programmes in Engineering & Design

5. Pharma/Biopharmaceuticals Level 6: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Processing – Certificate Cleanroom Manufacturing Level 7: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Processing – Certificate in Bioprocess Engineering – BSc in Biopharmaceutical Science Level 8: – Certificate in Biopharmaceutical Science – BSc (Hons) in Biopharmaceutical Science Level 9: – MSc in Biopharmaceutical Science – MSc in Industrial Pharma Science (QP) – MSc in Med Tech Regulatory Affairs Social Sciences – MA in Leadership in Early Childhood Care and Education Environment Level 6: – HC in Environmental Management – Certificate In Safety And Health Level 7: – BSc in Environmental Management Level 8: – BSc (Hons) Environmental Management Level 9: – PG Diploma in Environmental Protection – MSc in Environmental Protection Business Level 7: – BBus in Management Applications Level 8: – BBusiness (Hons) Level 9: – MSc in Marketing Online Programmes in Science and Business

6. Online Learning – Company Education & Training

7. What is Precision Engineering?

8. Our Precision Engineering Heritage National Centre of Training for the Toolmaking Industry - 1971

9. Precision Engineering Heritage FromToCourse 1971to dateNational Centre for Training for the Toolmaking Industry 1971 to dateToolmaking Apprenticeship 1971to dateMechanical Engineering (L6, L7, L8) 19852005Tool Design (National Diploma/L7) 19922005Computer-Aided Precision Engineering (Certificate/L6) 19972006Product Design (B Eng Honours Degree/L8) 19992004Mouldmaking (Certificate – Skills Shortage Initiative/L6) 2009to datePolymer Processing (Online B Eng Degree/L7) 2013to datePolymer Technology (Online Certificate/L6) 2014To datePEM (Precision Engineering, Materials & Manufacturing) Strategic Research Centre 2015todatePrecision Engineering & Design (B Eng Degree/L7) 2015todateProcess Technology (Part-time blended Certificate/L6) 2016PEM Technology Gateway – approved by Enterprise Ireland 2016Precision Engineering & Design (B Eng Honours Degree/L8) ??PEM Centre of Excellence

10. Precision Engineering & Manufacturing (PEM) Centre of Excellence (CoE) PEM Centre of Excellence Layout – 2016 onwards

11. Our Vision Applied Research & Innovation Education & Training State-of-the-Art Facilities Industry Engagement PEM Centre of Excellence PEM = Precision Engineering & Manufacturing

12. Our Vision Bespoke Industry Training Past: Abbott, Masonite, Coco-Cola Process Technology – AbbVie, Lindal Group, Verus Precision, Ophardt Ireland L6 Quality, Polymer, Automation – AbbVie Validation – LotusWorks CNC Academy – in development Education & Training Apprenticeships National Centre for Training for Toolmaking Industry Electrical Polymer Technician - in development National & World Skills Competitions Programmes Level 6 – 10 Mechanical, Mechatronics & Electronics Precision Engineering & Design Polymer Processing/Technologies Quality, Six Sigma & Validation Manufacturing PEM Centre of Excellence Fulltime, Online & Part-time Head of Department: Úna Parsons

13. Our Vision Applied Research & Innovation PEM Strategic Research Centre - 2014 Next generation Micro-ECM sinking machine - €1.6m Bio-PolyTec - FP7 €1m KPI’s since 2008 Staff with PhD’s – 17 Peer reviewed publications – 200 Innovation vouchers – 100 Total research funding - €11.5m – over €1m contributed by industry PEM Technology Gateway - 2016 Precision Engineering & Design Process Monitoring & Control Manufacturing Process Modelling Material Synthesis and Characterisation Technologies PEM Centre of Excellence Academic Director: Dr. David Tormey

14. Technology Gateways

15. Our Vision Phase 1 - €1m Capital Plan CMM CNC Mills x 2 CNC Lathe EDM Spark & Wire Eroders Phase 2 - €10-15m PEM C of E CNC Precision Machining & CAD/CAM Metrology, Materials & Research Polymer Processing & Automation Additive Manufacturing/ 3d Printing Learning Factory/ Industry 4.0 State-of-the-Art Facilities Utilisation Opportunities Precision industry showcase Provide research & technology solutions to industry Attract FDI & jobs to region & to country Precision enterprise hub PEM Centre of Excellence Machines & Equipment PEM Project Mgr.: Finola Howe

16. Our Vision Workplace Engagement Guest lectures Site visits Industry - work based projects Work placement International exchanges & trips Industry Body Industry surveys Programme input & feedback Equipment Advice Master Classes CIRP – Int’l Academy of Production Eng. Engineering Expo Showcase end-of-year student projects PEM Industry Showcase Promote engineering as a career Thursday 5 th May 2016 Industry Engagement PEM Centre of Excellence

17. Our Vision Applied Research & Innovation Education & Training State-of-the-Art Facilities Industry Engagement PEM Centre of Excellence PEM = Precision Engineering & Manufacturing

18. Key Contacts: Úna Parsons parsons.una@itsligo.ieparsons.una@itsligo.ie Head of Department of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering Dr. David Tormey tormey.david@itsligo.ietormey.david@itsligo.ie Academic Director, PEM Research Centre Finola Howe howe.finola@itsligo.iehowe.finola@itsligo.ie PEM Project Manager Michael Moffatt moffatt.michael@itsligo.iemoffatt.michael@itsligo.ie Lecturer and Coordinator of Mechanical & Precision Engineering programmes Stephen Reid reid.stephen@itsligo.iereid.stephen@itsligo.ie Lecturer and Coordinator of Toolmaking Apprenticeship Programmes Mary Nolan nolan.mary@itsligo.ienolan.mary@itsligo.ie Lecturer and Coordinator of Engineering Expo Thank You