Insight is an Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre. We support 450 researchers across areas such as the Fundamentals of Data Science, Sensing and Actuation, Scaling Algorithms, Model Building, Multi Modal Analysis, Data Engineering and Governance, Decision Making and Trustworthy AI.

Their research can be applied across four broad areas:

Health and Human Performance
Enterprise and Services
Smart Communities and IoT
Sustainability and Operation.

Insight is helping established SMEs to innovate existing service/products with new capabilities and to grow into new markets. This is a fundamental part of our strategy to assist mainly smaller businesses. Insight drives engagements at a senior level with a significant number high-growth SMEs. This has led to multi-year partnerships in both strategic research and applied product innovation.
At Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, we undertake high impact research in data analytics that has significant benefits for the individual, industry and society by enabling better decision making. All of our research is informed by our vision; Empowering Citizens. Smarter Societies.

Making good decisions is dependent on having the best and most accurate information at your fingertips. Our research helps to transform data into knowledge.

Visit us at www.insight-centre.org
. Core Scientific Expertise

Applied Mathematics

Artificial Intelligence

Case-based Reasoning

Sensor technology

Constraint Programming

Computer Vision

Data and AI Ethics

Distributed Ledger Technology

Distributed Systems

Human and Societal Factors

Information Retrieval

Lifelogging

Linked Data

Machine Learning

Multimedia Analysis

Natural Language Processing

Network Science

Open Data

Optimisation

Privacy and Security

Recommender Systems

Scheduling

Signal Processing

Statistics
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Odyssey VC, through our brand CompliantCloud.com, provides a fully compliant cloud hosting platform for companies in the Life Sciences sector. Odyssey VC also provides industry leading professional services focused on implementing and maintaining compliant computerised systems and data. If you are a Life Sciences company, a SaaS company offering your solution into the Life Sciences market or an IoT connected Health company, we are here to help you ensure your products and services are fully compliant at all times.

We are unique in that we not only provide a fully compliant cloud hosting platform but can also support companies in taking their IT workloads to the cloud all the while ensuring audit readiness and compliance in line with global Life Sciences regulations.
Our CompliantCloud.com platform is unique globally in that the entire platform is designed from the ground up to ensure compliance with the global Life Sciences regulatory structures. Our platform is designed from a quality perspective to ensure;

Full auditability in line with regulatory expectations

e.g. Eudralex Chapter 7 requirements for outsourced activity & Annex 11, FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Our platform provides a fully transparent Quality Management Structure

CAPA, NC, Training and infrastructure/application lifecycle management

Dedicated private cloud hosting

Maintain data in jurisdiction

GDPR compliance

We can deploy cloud hosting based on the specific needs of your business and that, alongside our managed services, makes us uniquely qualified to support Life Sciences implementations.
. Our parent company Odyssey VC provides a full suite of services in individual or turnkey configurations based on the needs of our customers. Some of our service capabilites as follows;

Quality & Compliance Services

ISO Standard Implementations e.g. 9001, 27001, 13485
Computer Systems Validation
Quality Assurance
Data Integrity & data flow mapping
GDPR
IT Compliance
Audit support
Process audits

Technical Services

Application support
Project management and PMO
Business analysis
Bespoke application design, implementation and management
GxP Application implementation
Networking and cloud architecture
Cyber security

Bespoke and turnkey technology delivery available on request. We assist companies across a number of different TRL phases as follows;

Activities developed by our organisation across levels 3 to 8 specifically are provided below in examples;

TRL 3 – We assist client organisations in the establishment of proof of…. Yes. service.

The Chair of Production Systems (LPS) at the Ruhr-University Bochum (RUB), conducts research in the fields of production automation, production management, production services and industrial robotics. In addition, the LPS is a state-of-the-art learning factory or Learning and Research Factory (LFF, https://www.zps-lff.de/) for the implementation and evaluation of Industrie 4.0 research results in a practical factory environment. The LPS Learning and Research Factory is a place for research, teaching, qualification and industrial cooperation. It is equipped with modern laboratories, machine tools, industrial robots and measuring technology.

The technology center "LPS Learning and Research Factory (LFF)" focuses on apllication-oriented research in cooperation with industrial partners as well es industry transfer and made-to-order production. 

Developments in focus an the following areas:

smart product-service systems
Ring rolling
Incremental sheet
metal forming
Additive manufacturing
with… The LFF is equipped with a wide range of conventional lathes and milling machines, CNC cutting machines, automated robot cells, industrial robot systems and manual assembly lines as well as numerous measuring machines.

More information on the LFF can be found here 

https://www.zps-lff.de/
. The LFF basically provides different services

training (lean management and digitilization in manufacturing processes)
seminars for SME
protoyping
development 
testing

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Neue Materialien Fürth GmbH (NMF) is a national research center of the Bavarian State. We transform cutting-edge materials and manufacturing methods into industrial solutions. Our 3000 m² testing field is equipped with large-scaled industrial facilities. The scope of our work is not limited to research – we also manufacture prototypes and small batches. We focus advanced materials and manufacturing technologies in the fields of additive manufacturing, forming technologies for lightweight construction, polymer processing and casting technology. Within that framework we develop solutions for Augmented Reality, Blockchain and IoT.

Unique feature

The strong partnership with the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) combined with a long-lasting experience in developing new production techniques is a unique selling point.

Proof of concept

We are focusing on the manufacturing process of prototypes and small batches ready for industrial use. Demonstrating applicability of cutting-edge… Additive manufacturing

3 kW selective electron beam melting machine ARCAM A2X (dimensions: 200 x 200 x 380 mm³), machine manufacturer: ARCAM AB
2 kW selective laser melting machine (dimensions: 400 x 800 x 1000 mm³), machine manufacturer: Concept Laser GmbH

Casting

Thixomolding systems with a clamping force of 220 t (manufactured by Japan Steel Works, Ltd.) and 650 t (manufactured by Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.)
Direct compounding prototype system with a clamping force of 400 t (casting machine with compounder)

Polymers

Injection compression press with a clamping force of 800 t (manufactured by ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH))
Multi-component injection moulding machine with a clamping force of 120 t (manufactured by KraussMaffei Technologie GmbH)
Continuous compression line with a pressing force of 165 t (manufactured by Teubert Maschinenbau GmbH)
Precision forming press with a clamping force of 200 t (manufactured by Langzauner GmbH)

Powder metallurgy

Continuous…. Neue Materialien Fürth is a partner to industry in research and innovation in the development of new materials, the design and layout of components and in process design, start-up and optimisation through to damage analysis. Our range of services in the fields of polymers, metals and hybrid technology includes the cooperation and support of the industry in

Analyses (chemical, thermoanalytical, microscopic)
Materials testing (mechanical: static, dynamic, high-speed)
Production- and application-oriented component design and layout
Component examination and damage analyses
Determination of material parameters for process simulation
Simulation of manufacturing processes and process chains
Data analysis and management in production
Research and development for new materials and processes

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Applus+ Laboratories (LGAI Technological Center S.A.) specialises in developing technical solutions to enhance product competitiveness and foster innovation. Our testing expertise and our network of leading, renowned laboratories makes us best placed to support you through the whole product value chain, offering testing, product-development, quality-control and certification services.

Applus Laboratories is a division of the multinational Applus that has presence in more than 70 countries WorldWide.

Since 1907, our testing expertise and our network of renowned laboratories makes us best placed to support innovation through the whole product value chain, offering testing, product-development and certification services.

We offer to our customers and partners:

a) State of the art and differential multidisciplinary laboratory facilities including Mechanical, Electric & Electronics, Fire and Cybersecurity, among others.

b) Turnkey Test Bench engineering services supported by our more than 100 years… We offer to our customer and partner state of the art and differential multidisciplinary laboratory facilities including Mechanical, Electric & Electronics, Fire and Cybersecurity, among others.

All our differential facilities from large structural test machines to large furnace and EMC chambers or advanced cybersecurity laboratories are shown below:

1) Structural Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/struct…

2) Materials Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/materi…

3) Materials Testing for CAE Simulation: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/materi…

4) Fire Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/fire-t…

5) Enviromental Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/enviro…

6) EMC, Wireless and Electrical Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en…. We offer to our customer and partner state of the art and differential multidisciplinary laboratory facilities including Mechanical, Electric & Electronics, Fire and Cybersecurity, among others.

All our differential facilities from large structural test machines to large furnace and EMC chambers or advanced cybersecurity laboratories are shown below:

1) Structural Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/struct…

2) Materials Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/materi…

3) Materials Testing for CAE Simulation: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/materi…

4) Fire Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/fire-t…

5) Enviromental Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en/what-we-do/services/enviro…

6) EMC, Wireless and Electrical Testing: https://www.appluslaboratories.com/global/en…. Yes. service.

METALLICADOUR is a Technology Transfer Center in the area of production (machining, robotization of manufacturing process, robotization of control process and welding).
METALLICADOUR provides companies with a shared resource center equipped with high performance solutions, to contribute on the economic development of the region by adding an efficient tool. It proposes high-tech resources with top-level skills to support SME companies, increased the added value of the production, fosters the development of new industrial techniques (Industry 4.0) and reinforces the link between industry and research laboratories.

We work to speed up the appropriation of high technologies by European SMEs. Implementing these technologies – we believe – will help many companies from Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, French country and European area to adapt to market changes while retaining high productivity, a critical factor for manufacturing competitiveness.

METALLICADOUR develops innovative manufacturing processes (hard… - 4 robots for machining, finishing and control, spindles of polishing (1000 to 80000 rpm), grinding, machining

- 2 robots for Friction Stir Welding, TIG & MIG CMT welding, effectors with active & passive compliances

- 2 machining centres (5 axis milling and lathe center), CAD/CAM systems

Measurement facilities on processes: Thermal, vibration, forces and power monitoring, several software to monitoring processes in machining, polishing, welding and control. IR Cameras, data acquisition of all physical quantities...

Measurement zone: Laser tracker, forces control, 3D optical scanning, X-Ray Diffraction Analysis by robot
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Consulting, technical assistance, development of technical solutions for SMEs
Technology transfer service provider
Development of demonstrators on innovative manufacturing solutions
Appropriation of SMEs problematic for the proposal of efficient and collaborative solutions and appropriate project management
Provision of resources and skills for SME development
Support for integrators
Training dedicated to issues of improvement and modernization of production tools
…

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CITRA is a Technological Resources Centre with 20 years of experience in industrial support, technology transfer, consulting and innovation in the field of advanced surface treatment.

Thanks to a multi-process machine park (wet & dry processes and associated characterisation tools), and a team consisting of doctors, engineers and technical experts, CITRA provides tailor-made services to meet and find the best solution of industrial needs.
CITRA's expertise concerns surface treatments and coatings by wet processes, thermal spraying and vacuum deposition and also characterization of produced coatings.

-Thermal Spraying: thanks to its robotic booths, CITRA offers multiprocesses possibilities : Flame, Wire Arc, HVOF, APS and Cold Spray. These thermal spray techniques can be tailored for the
development of new products or coatings.

- Vacuum Deposition: CITRA is equipped with a magnetron type PVD/PECVD able to work up to 300 °C. Coating can be carried out on metallic, ceramics or polymer substrate, owning to the flexibility to adapt the tooling and the machine to the client’s needs.

- Wet Process: CITRA offers coating solutions via electroplating and electroless process. Thanks to the flexibility of the CITRA pilot’s plant containing 30 tanks of 80 L, any development
request can be considered ; from the application of new commercial formulations to the development of specific preparation steps.

- Characterization: Among its activities…. CITRA offers dedicated industrial facilities for coating developments and their characterizaton. In addition of its R&D studies, it offers custom-made training and technical assistance.
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The Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials - CIC biomaGUNE is a non-profit research organization specialised in Molecular imaging, Regenerative medicine and Nanotechnology, located in the Science and Technology Park of Gipuzkoa (San Sebastian, Spain).

A key element to the center's mission is its commitment to support competitiveness of SMEs through the provision of research and technology services supported by our research groups and technological platforms.

The activity of CIC biomaGUNE is conducted by a team of 12 international and dynamic research groups, which develop high- level research at the interface between chemistry, physics and biology, with particular emphasis on the properties and applications of nanostructures at the biomolecular level. The final aim of CIC biomaGUNE’s research is to contribute to understanding the way in which biological systems interact with nanometer- sized materials, at the molecular level.

The center counts with a unique research infrastructure equipped… Molecular and Functional Imaging Facility

Housed within 900 m2, the Molecular and Functional Imaging Facility at CIC biomaGUNE is an integrated bioimaging structure that offers state-of-the-art preclinical imaging instrumentation in Positron Emission Tomography (PET), Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI ), Optical/Fluorescence and Ultrasound (US) Imaging. I t includes a fully equipped radiochemistry laboratory with a biomedical cyclotron, advanced microscopy equipment, a dedicated animal housing facility for rodents which holds AAALAC accreditation, and complementary equipment including gamma spectrometry and autoradiography.

Technological platforms

Managed by specialized Platform Managers, provide technical and scientific support to the research activities conducted at CIC biomaGUNE. They include the following state-of-the-art research infrastructures:

NuclearMagnetic Resonance (NMR) – 500MHz NMR: Provides essential…. CIC biomaGUNE offers a wide range of services to industry and to SMEs in particular. We proudly make use of our first class infrastructure to support competitiveness and innovation in companies by providing them with front edge technology and research services. 

We offer standardised services of materials characterisation, specially at the nanometer scale, by applying a wide range of physicochemical techniques with sophisticated equipment, and pre-clinical studies of biodistribution, toxicity and performance of drugs and medical devices through our Molecular and Functional Imaging Facility. Additionally, we offer our expertise to design and produce nanomaterials, such as plasmonic or active nanoparticles, and nanostructured surfaces.

Besides, a wide range of customised research services are available through our research groups to solve innovation or product development needs.
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Insight is one of the largest data analytics centres in Europe. It undertakes high-impact research, seeks to derive value from Big Data and provides innovative technology solutions for industry and society by enabling better decision-making.

The Insight Centre for Data Analytics is a research centre, focused on the domain of data analytics. Its research community strives to use excellent science to create new knowledge in data analytics and its applications, while also delivering industry impact and economic benefit. Insight is one of Europe’s largest data analytics research organisations, with 400+ researchers, more than 80 industry partners and over €120 million of funding. This national research centre is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and is a joint initiative between 4 of Ireland’s universities; University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin City University (DCU), University College Cork (UCC) and National University of Ireland Galway as well as a number of affiliated bodies. Each of Insight's main… . Testing, design, optimisation, predictive model building, recommender systems, connected health solutions, data security, data warehouses, decision making, multimodal data analysis, sensing and actuation, data governance, deep learning, sensing technology
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EDI provides services in the following technologies: Artificial intelligence, Connectivity, Big data, IoT, Mobility technologies and enterprise mobility, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.

EDI in Riga, Latvia is a non-profit public research institute founded in 1960. Currently, EDI is specializing in the development of Smart Embedded Cooperative Systems in fields of: health, mobility, space, production, social challenges, safety and security. EDI has more than 80 researchers working on innovative technologies in electronics and computer science. At the moment, main fields of competence includes signal and image processing (incl. AI), development of cyber-physical and embedded systems, intelligent transport systems (incl. connected and automated driving), hardware and software prototyping, system integration, wireless sensor networks (incl. IoT), intelligent devices, development of sensors, radars, biometrics, wearables, precise timing, robotics, etc.

EDI has implemented several national… EDI has an unique state-of-the-art infrastructure to support local and international SMEs. For example, EDI has a 100+ node heterogeneous sensor network and wireless network testbed distributed around 7-floor building for validation and research in sensor network protocols & wireless network protocols. Additionally 50 mobile nodes are available on site for on site deplyments (e.g. in customers factory). Besides, EDI has WSN hardware prototyping test bench EDImote developed with flexibility of prototyping, performance monitoring and hardware and software debug assistance in mind (enabling fast prototyping for virtually any hardware). Also, high performance workstations for computation, signal processing, visualization and design (Matlab, Simulink, Labview, Quartus, Tanner Tools Pro, etc.) are available for use. PCB designing and simulation tools Altium Designer and fast prototyping systems (LPKF ProtoMat-S62, LPKF MiniContac-RS, Xytronic-IR620 Preheater, Unox thermal equipment) for multilayer PCB design…. EDI provides services in the following technologies: Artificial intelligence, Connectivity, Big data, IoT, Mobility technologies and enterprise mobility, Robotics, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies.

Market sectors

Agriculture, hunting and forestry
Construction
Transport, storage and communication
Education
Health and social work
Other Manufacturing
Other markets

TRL Focus

TRL2 – Technology concept and/or application formulated
TRL3 – Analytical and experimental critical function and/or characteristic proof of concept
TRL4 – Component and/or breadboard validation in laboratory environment
TRL5 – Component and/or breadboard validation in relevant environment
TRL6 – System/subsystem model or prototype demonstration in a relevant environment
TRL7 – System prototype demonstration in an operational environment

Services provided

Awareness creation
Ecosystem building, scouting, brokerage, networking
Visioning and Strategy Development for Businesses
…. Yes. service.