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The winners of the Analog Devices Technology Award at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition were Taha Njie and Aidan Oscar from Coláiste Chiarain in Croom, Co Limerick.

Their project was PORTANOS – Portable, Extensible diagnostics: An affordable 3D-printed ECG machine that delivers reliable cardiac monitoring, increasing healthcare access for everyone with precision, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.

Passionate about STEM education, Analog Devices is a gold sponsor of BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition for more than 20 years. The company presents an award to the students who develop an innovative and unique technology solution as it seeks to acknowledge the next generation of leaders, innovators, engineers, scientists and technologists of our future.

It also recognises teachers who help and inspire the next generation. Teacher Eva Acton, Coláiste Mhuire in Mullingar, Co Westmeath, was presented with the Analog Devices Educator or Excellence Award at BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition on Friday evening.

She won the award in recognition of her efforts to make the complexities of senior level science accessible and interesting by creating STEM groups, BT Young Scientist breakfasts and creating classroom environments that are engaging and lively.

The Analog Devices interactive technology stand is one of the more popular stands at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition where fun demonstrations using ADI technology were developed by a team of 24 volunteer engineers who want to pass on their passion for STEM to the next generation.

Students scoop top honours for designing health monitoring device

Enterprise minister Simon Coveney has announced the appointment of Dr Denis Doyle as a new IDA Ireland board member. He is currently the board chair of Tyndall National Institute.

Dr Denis Doyle.

For 30 years, Dr Doyle defined and developed major technologies in the semiconductor industry. He is the former vice president of internal silicon manufacturing for Analog Devices Inc, heading up the company’s four silicon chip fabrication facilities, both in Ireland and in the United States.

He also served as Analog Devices’ general manager in Ireland, spearheading many technology advances and infrastructural investments. In 2001, Dr Doyle was awarded the distinguished title of ADI fellow, having contributed significantly to the company’s success through his leadership and development of many of the company’s specialised silicon technologies.

He is an EMCC accredited executive coach, having completed his postgraduate diploma in business and executive coaching from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School in 2022. Dr Doyle is an UCC alumni, with a BE (Elect), and a master's (M Eng Sc) and PhD in microelectronics.

Professor William Scanlon, CEO, Tyndall, said: “This is a well-deserved recognition for Denis and it is great news for Tyndall as we continue our work in supporting the growth of the semiconductor sector in Ireland through our partnership with the IDA.”

Minister Coveney also appointed Feargal O’Rourke as the new IDA chair, Marian Corcoran, an existing board member, as deputy chair, and Dr Leisha Daly as a new board member.

Semiconductor guru Dr Denis Doyle appointed to IDA Ireland board

Analog Devices won the Sustainable Business award at the Lean Business Ireland Awards. The award recognises the strides made by Analog Devices to adopt and enhance sustainable practices across its sites in Ireland (Limerick, Cork and Dublin).

Significant increase in production

The judging panel acknowledged Analog Devices' commitment to continuous improvement over the years, specifically highlighting the significant increase in production while reducing facility and process carbon emissions.

The company's ambitious corporate decarbonisation goals further demonstrated its dedication to environmental responsibility. The role of its senior leadership, who have ingrained sustainability not merely as an agenda item but as a fundamental value of the company, was also commended.

Shane Geary, vice president, manufacturing operations at Analog Devices, said: "We are thrilled to receive this national-level recognition from the Irish Lean Business Awards, honouring the extraordinary efforts of our teams.

"This Sustainability Award reflects our dedication to driving productivity, reducing water usage, enhancing energy efficiency, and curbing emissions while fostering employee engagement. We really appreciate everyone who contributed to this significant achievement, including our green team, sustainability teams, EHS, and facilities."

Lean Business Ireland (LBI) presents Ireland as a global exemplar in organisational and enterprise excellence. The LBI Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate such achievements in excellence in Irish-based organisations and aim to position Ireland as the recognised centre of lean and enterprise excellence globally.

Analog Devices scoops top honours for exemplary sustainability practices

Sixmilebridge native David Purcell has been elected chair of Engineers Ireland‘s Thomond Region.

The Thomond region of Engineers Ireland is a hub for members of the professional body who are based in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. The region represents all sectors of the profession, providing continuing professional development (CPD) and networking events for engineers.

David Purcell said: “It is an honour to be elected Chair of the Thomond Region of Engineers Ireland. Having joined the region in 2017, I have witnessed first-hand the dedication and passion of our committee and the variety of learning, development, and networking opportunities which have been developed to support and nurture our community of engineers in Clare, Limerick, and north Tipperary.”

Technical support leader at Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon

The technical support leader at Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon (LTTS) succeeds Mike Griffin as chair of the region for the 2023/2024 term. Thanking his predecessor and supporting committee members, Purcell said: “I would like to thank Mike Griffin for his commitment to the Thomond region. He has done a tremendous job over the last year and brought a vibrant energy to the role. I would also like to thank all our committee of volunteer engineers for their commitment to supporting the engineering community in our region.

David Purcell, Thomond Region chair, with former president of Engineers Ireland, John Power.

“As I look ahead to my term as chair, I look forward to continuing the good work of our committee and supporting our 1,500 regional members. I hope to bring fresh ideas to the table and connect with new businesses to showcase the wealth of engineering talent in the Thomond region.

"There is a huge focus on sustainable engineering and renewable energy production at present and I will be looking to shine a light on these developments. Companies like the Shannon Port Company and ESB, through their Moneypoint plant, have ambitious plans for energy production which is very exciting for our region.

According to Engineers Ireland’s latest report, ‘Engineering 2023: A barometer of the profession in Ireland’, confidence in the engineering sector is continuing to grow, with more than 8,000 jobs anticipated for the sector in 2023.

Expansion plans

Purcell added: “In the last year, many companies such as Lufthansa Technik Turbine Shannon, Jaguar Land Rover, H&MV Engineering, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Edwards Lifesciences and Analogue Devices have announced expansion plans, creating new opportunities for engineers and all of those living in the Thomond Region. I look forward to connecting with these companies to further grow and strengthen our region and to inspire students in our region to actively consider a career in engineering.”

John Power, the former president of Engineers Ireland, was also present at the Thomond Region Annual General Meeting and thanked the volunteer engineers for their commitment to the engineering profession and wished the new committee success for the year ahead.

For more information on the Thomond region committee and to learn more about forthcoming CPD and networking opportunities and events, see: www.engineersireland.ie/Thomond

Clare man David Purcell elected as chair of Thomond Region

Analog Devices, the global semiconductor company, has announced a €630m investment at its European regional headquarters in the Raheen Business Park, Co Limerick. The investment enables the construction of a 45,000 sq-ft research and development and manufacturing facility.

The new facility will support ADI’s development of next-generation signal processing innovations designed to accelerate the digital transformation of industrial, automotive, healthcare, and other sectors.

Doubling its internal manufacturing capacity

It is expected to triple ADI’s European wafer production capacity and aligns with the company’s goal of doubling its internal manufacturing capacity to enhance the resiliency of its global supply chain and better serve customer needs.

This investment is expected to grow ADI’s employment footprint in the midwest region of Ireland by 600 new positions, a significant increase to ADI’s current 1,500 employees in Ireland and 3,100 employees in Europe as a whole.

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD said: “This is a really significant announcement for Limerick and the midwest region, which marks a new chapter in the longstanding relationship between ADI and Ireland.

"This massive €630m investment is great news for local employment with lots of jobs being created during the construction phase, and 600 high-end graduate jobs.

New, highly innovative products

"It means a significant expansion in the size and scale of ADI’s research, innovation, and development, leading to new, highly innovative products.

"This investment is further evidence of the government’s commitment to bringing jobs to the Mid-West. Most IDA jobs created in recent years have been outside of Dublin, and Limerick has done particularly well with its deep talent pool, universities, airport, and infrastructure.

"This investment will also mean lots of spin-off jobs and contracts for local SMEs and Irish-owned businesses. ADI’s investment is part of Ireland’s commitment to develop Important Projects of Common European Interest, IPCEIs, and will contribute to Europe’s broader microelectronics sector. The future is digital. There can be no such future without microchips and it’s great that Ireland is such an important player in the supply chain.”

The announcement comes a year after ADI announced a separate investment of €100m in ADI Catalyst, its 100,000 sq-ft custom-built facility for innovation and collaboration at its Limerick campus. Ireland is also home to ADI’s main European Research and Development Center, which has generated more than 1,000 patents since its inception and has seeded ADI R&D sites throughout Europe in Spain, Italy, UK, Romania, and Germany.

“Since 1976, Ireland has been a critical innovation centre for ADI, thanks to its strong academic and research organisations, business ecosystem, and progressive government leadership,” said ADI CEO and chair Vincent Roche.

“This next-generation semiconductor manufacturing facility and expanded R&D team will further extend ADI Limerick’s global influence. Through organic R&D and close collaboration with our customers and ecosystem partners, we are striving to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges and enable a more efficient, safer, and sustainable future.”

The investment is planned as part of a collaboration within the European Union’s Important Projects of Common European Interest on Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (IPCEI ME/CT) initiative, and will support cross-border collaborative research. ADI’s IPCEI application – Ireland’s first since the inception of the Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) initiative – is subject to final approval from the European Commission, and is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

'Great vote of confidence in Limerick'

Enterprise minister Simon Coveney said: “This is a much welcome announcement from Analog Devices and a great vote of confidence in Limerick and the midwest. It’s also noteworthy that it’s the latest in a series of major job announcements outside of Dublin.

"I’m struck not only by the scale of the investment, but also the high quality positions that will result. I’ll be visiting Analog Devices in Boston during a trade mission this week where we’ll be looking forward to many more years of doing business in Ireland.”

IDA Ireland CEO Michael Lohan said: “The technology that ADI will develop at this facility in Limerick is at the very forefront of innovation and has the potential to revolutionise the lives of billions of people across the world.

"This investment by ADI is intended to strengthen our supply chain resilience for advanced semiconductor processes. We wish continued success to ADI and look forward to our continued partnership.

"This is a transformational investment for the Limerick site, for the midwest region, and for the semiconductor industry in Ireland. IDA Ireland is committed to supporting investments of scale that impact positively on Europe’s semiconductor industry.”

Analog Devices unveils €630m investment in Limerick semiconductor R&D and manufacturing facility

Analog Devices Inc is the first employer in Munster to secure gold cycle-friendly status in recognition of the organisation’s commitment to cycling initiatives and facilities for employees. In achieving its gold cycle-friendly status, Analog Devices (ADI) joins a community of European and Irish employers who are using cycling to improve staff well-being and contribute to national decarbonisation and green travel goals.

The cycle-friendly employer programme is an EU-wide initiative first launched in 2017 by the European Cyclists’ Federation and is part of Ireland’s National Sustainable Mobility Policy (Goal 5 of the Action Plan: to encourage people to choose sustainable transport over the private car).

Onsite cycling amenities

It is active in 14 EU member states and provides employers with an adaptable, actionable model for cycle-friendliness in the workplace. The certification process assesses onsite cycling amenities including showers and clothes drying, bike access and storage, and bike servicing facilities as well as cultural and wellbeing initiatives such as cycling weeks, on-boarding information, and community cycling events.

Shane Geary, vice president and general manager of manufacturing at ADI said: “Achieving this EU-wide accreditation is a reflection of our strategic commitment to using our technology, people, and voice to protect the planet, improve quality of lives and drive positive change for future generations. It also demonstrates our commitment to our employees’ wellbeing.

"We know there is a strong appetite to make greener choices that benefit the environment and, combined with the cost of living, the idea of exploring new ways to get to work are taking hold. As a keen cyclist, I’m also more than aware of the benefits of moving outdoors. We’re looking forward to seeing the demand for our bike sheds soar!”

ADI is also encouraging employers across the Raheen Business Park, Limerick to join the EU-wide community of Cycle-Friendly Employers and make Raheen Business Park the first cycle-friendly business park outside Dublin.

The company is openly sharing the tactics and interventions it has used to date and invited several employers in the park to join its Smarter Travel and Energy Reduction Street Event. In one year it has managed to increase its cycling population from 4% to 11%.

Educational campaigns

Vincent Hudner, facilities director at ADI said: “To encourage more people to cycle to work, we’ve taken a two-pronged approach of improving our onsite cycling amenities while also rolling out educational campaigns like our week-long cycling week.

"We’ve put in place an action plan to continuously improve the cycling experience and maintain the gold accreditation over the next three years and beyond. We look forward to working with our neighbours, sharing best practice and inspiring behavioural change as we progress towards a low-carbon future.”

Michael O’Boyle, CEO of Cycling Solutions Ireland, said: “We are delighted to award gold cycle-friendly employer certification to Analog Devices. The company is fully committed to driving the changes that must take place to create a healthier planet.

"Achieving gold CFE accreditation demonstrates this commitment comes from the ground up. We look forward to working closely with Analog Devices to bring the CFE programme into workplaces throughout the country.”

A further endorsement of ADI’s green credentials, the company has been recommended for certification to the Energy Management System Standard ISO 50001. This ISO standard has been designed for organisations committed to addressing their impact, conserving resources and improving the bottom line through efficient energy management.