It provides businesses with a single point of access to cutting-edge digital tools, guidance, and funding.
A Westmeath based manufacturing program is being awarded over €5 million in EU funding to secure jobs over the next three years.
Mullingar based Irish Manufacturing Research leads the FactoryxChange project which is getting €5.7 million for its second phase.
Its aim is to work as a one stop shop for businesses to get to grips with advanced digital technologies, receive expert advice, and avail of funding.
Karin Jancykova, is the Senior Programme Manager at Irish Manufacturing Research with responsibility for the FactoryXChange programme.
She says the programme doesn't just stick to one area:
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