IMaR Advanced
The Advanced Research Centre at IMaR works on significant research projects with partners such as Science Foundation Ireland and the EU Horizon Europe funding streams, solving complex engineering and computer science problems for both industry and society.
Our team of researchers work collaborate with industrial partners in the manufacturing, agritech, and engineering space to address complex research and development problems and answer novel research questions with novel solutions.
Committed to exploring the potential of technology to make our industrial sector and society better, smarter and more sustainable, the Advanced Research Unit at IMaR plays a leading role in critical Science Foundation Ireland and EU funded research projects that are trying to solve problems of scale across Ireland and the EU. We work with national and international industry partners and universities using Industrial Internet of Things technology, instrumentation, wireless comms, mechatronic design, data analysis and AI in solve complex R&D problems.
With a proven track record of delivering novel solutions and research excellence and a team of over 20 electronic, mechanical and software engineering researchers, postdocs, research fellows, chartered engineers, and M.Eng & PhD candidates, the IMaR ARU can undertake meaningful research for industry partners, with outputs including intellectual property, invention disclosures & patents transferred to industry partners, peer-reviewed journal publications and trained engineers.
IMaR ARU delivers technological solutions to many industries, including automotive, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, production and manufacturing, aeronautical, environmental and agritech.
Postgraduate
Research
IMaR’s postgraduate research opportunities are designed to foster innovation and academic excellence. Our centre provides a dynamic and supportive environment where students can engage in cutting-edge research across various fields, including manufacturing, AgriTech, engineering, and IoT technologies.
With access to state-of-the-art facilities and the guidance of leading experts, postgraduate researchers at IMaR work on projects that address real-world challenges and contribute to advancements in industry and society. Our partnerships with prestigious organizations like Science Foundation Ireland LERO and Vistamilk research centres, and the EU Horizon Europe funding stream, as well as collaborations with global universities, ensure that our researchers are part of a vibrant, international community.
At IMaR, postgraduate researchers have the opportunity to make significant contributions to their fields, driving innovation and sustainable solutions for a better future while gained either PhD or M.Eng. qualifications.
IMaR Advanced Research Unit Skill Sets
Intelligent and Connected Smart Sensors and Devices
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Technologies
Automation and Robotics
Industrial Internet of
Things (IIoT)
Processing, Monitoring and Analytics
Prototype & MVP
Development
IMaR Advanced Research Unit
Case Study: Dairymaster
Dairymaster, based in the south west of Ireland, is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of intelligent agricultural technology, with customers in 37 countries. Their technology solutions make farms more profitable by increasing milk yields, reducing milking times, cutting energy and labour costs, and improving overall herd health and conception rates.
Breakthrough technologies have allowed farmers to spend less time on the farm, consume less energy and operate in a more efficient and sustainable way. The IMaR Research Centre has assisted Diarymaster in this journey using Innovation Partnership funding. The IMaR helped Dairymaster to develop an auto-washer for the cleaning and sanitisation of on-farm milking machines.
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