Current Research
Virtual Metrology (VM) and Predictive Maintenance (PM)
The ICMR is engaged in a variety of projects in the areas of Virtual Metrology (VM) and Predictive Maintenance (PM). Current VM/PM research is focused on developing tools and methodologies in support of Dynamic Sampling strategies and Equipment Life Cycle analysis. It is expected that these projects will yield significant manufacturing efficiency improvements for our partners.
Tacit Knowledge Management
Much of Ireland’s industrial base includes manufacturing companies who employ mid-high skilled employees. Typical job functions involve significant training investment to get employees to the skill level that adds value to the company, as well the investment of time that employees require to develop a broad experience of how to react to different issues, both of which come at a cost. Projects that can reduce the time to develop skilled employees, as well as broaden the skill base within the company can reduce cost, increase productivity and improve manufacturing performance.
Cycle Time
The ICMR is actively driving a number of projects in the area of Manufacturing Cycle Time Reduction. These include the development of sustainable model based decision support systems and cycle time variability analysis and quantification.
ICMR is a consortium of leading Irish manufacturing and academic organizations collaborating to conduct embedded research and innovation. 
