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Discover how our commitment to exploring the potential of technology can assist you on your journey.

Solving Complex
Problems, Together.

The IMaR Research Centre at Munster Technological University is one of Europe’s leading research centres. Our team of top-tier researchers, scientists, engineers, problem solvers and innovators work with the latest cutting-edge specialist equipment and technology to solve problems. 

We help to develop new ideas, methods, products, processes and services that enable industry and society to unlock the potential of ideas and create the businesses of tomorrow. 

We partner with industry, students, public institutions and other providers to drive productivity, growth and foster innovative solutions to real problems. 

Our people are curious about how technology works and how we can make it work better, smarter, faster, more sustainably with less waste.

At the IMaR Research Centre, our diverse strands collaborate to deliver innovative training, foster education, and pioneer research programmes. Together, we’re united by a common goal: to solve complex problems and drive new ideas and thinking forward.

Join us in shaping the future through collaboration and innovation.
Explore our Divisions

Technology Gateway

Advanced Research
Unit

ACE

REEdI

AgriTech Ireland Cluster

Solving Complex
Problems, Together.

At the IMaR Research Centre, our diverse strands collaborate to deliver innovative training, foster education, and pioneer research programmes. Together, we’re united by a common goal: to solve complex problems and drive new ideas and thinking forward.

IMaR Technology Gateway

IMaR provides technology solutions tailored to industry needs, offers open access to relevant expertise, and connects businesses with national resources through the Enterprise Ireland Technology Gateway Network. With a dedicated team of researchers and engineers, IMaR collaborates closely with industry partners, including small local enterprises to drive smarter, more efficient processes and develop near-to-market product solutions.

Advanced Research Unit

The Advanced Research Unit works with partners like Science Foundation Ireland, and the EU Horizon Europe funding stream, to solve complex problems for industry and society. We work with companies like Tricel, Dairymaster, Abbey Engineering and McHales to make their manufacturing processes more sustainable, more profitable, more efficient and smarter.

AgriTech Centre of Excellence (ACE)

AgriTech Centre of Excellence (ACE) is a pioneering public-private partnership established in 2017 with funding from industry, academia, and Enterprise Ireland. ACE collaborates with agri-tech, manufacturing, engineering and other sectors, offering digital immersive technology solutions and business support to tackle industry challenges in a collaborative way.

REEdI

The Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland (REEdI) initiative is an award-winning initiative revolutionising engineering education through collaboration with industry. Funded by the Higher Education Authority of Ireland through the HCI Pillar 3 initiative, REEdI’s framework ensures graduates are equipped with skills to tackle future workplace challenges.

AgriTech Ireland Cluster

AgriTech Ireland Cluster supports AgriTech companies across Ireland. By fostering collaboration among companies, academics, government entities, and utilising cutting-edge technology, we unlock new opportunities and drive growth in the AgriTech sector.

Why work
with IMaR?

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Innovative discoveries to unlock potential across sectors & society.

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Technologies to enhance operations for smarter, sustainable solutions.

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Access to a global network of researchers & problem solvers.

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Workforce training in advanced technologies and processes.

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Highly trained graduates adept in the latest technologies.

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Access to national and EU research & innovation funding support.

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People

441

Industry Projects

20600000

Total Funding Awarded

7100000

Industry Projects Value

2200000

Industry Contributions

85

Research Publications

IMaR Core
Competencies

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Intelligent & Connected Smart Sensors & Devices

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Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technologies

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Automation
& Robotics

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Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

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Processing, Monitoring
& Analytics

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Prototype & MVP
Development

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Advanced Training
& Skills Development

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Smart Manufacturing Techniques

 

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Immersive Technology Content Creation

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Drone
Technology

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Business Optimisation
& Business Growth

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Process
Optimisation

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Testimonials
from our Partners

Collaborating with IMaR has been a really instructive experience. They are as flexible as reliable, adapting always to the circumstances and supplying a high-quality service.

Julio Carrera - Advanced Senior Product EngineerBorgWarner Limited

When Astellas contacted IMaR with the issue of tracking hazardous onsite waste, we found their approach to the issue very analytical and we are very satisfied with the high professional standard and valuable support provided during the project. We feel that the reliability, dedication, and partnership that IMaR personnel have shown during this project is a credit to the institute.
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Eamonn Foley - OESAstellas

I selected IMaR for this project after discussing the spec with a number of different research institutions. IMaR presented me with a range of technical solutions to the proposed problem and had solutions that were cutting edge which were not presented by any of the others. During the project, the dialogue between our company and IMaR was excellent and they were very accommodating to allow me to input by email and visit with input throughout the period. The researchers provided were of top quality and easy to work with. I would not hesitate recommending IMaR to anyone who is researching an electro-mechanical solution.
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John Daly - CEOMarksmanship Technology

Working with the team in IMaR has been a pleasure; they have been both efficient and flexible. Their expertise in all areas of electronic design, sensor technology and embedded firmware has been a great addition to the project, advising us on potential optimizations.
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Damien Kilgannon - FounderSula Health Limited
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