Research Centre

Funded by Enterprise Ireland; it has built on ATU Sligo’s strength and history as the National Training Centre for Toolmakers in Ireland.

Research Centre

The PEM Research Centre at ATU Sligo is a leading hub for industry‑focused research and innovation in precision engineering, advanced manufacturing, and materials technologies. Built on ATU Sligo’s proud heritage of engineering excellence and deep industry partnership, the Centre supports companies at every stage of their research and innovation journey, spanning the full range of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs).

Our mission is twofold:

• To support industry, working closely with companies to deliver practical, high‑impact solutions to engineering, manufacturing, and technical challenges across the value chain.

• To advance knowledge, contributing to the academic and technical development of the precision engineering and manufacturing sectors, and ensuring that new insights and expertise are transferred back into industry.

Through collaborative projects, applied research, and multidisciplinary expertise, the PEM Research Centre plays a central role in strengthening Ireland’s engineering capability and driving innovation across regional, national, and international industry.

PEM research development & innovation

The PEM research, development & innovation capabilities provide industry with a unique RD&I support offering in precision engineering, manufacturing, and materials testing (research), which is underpinned by our experience and the expertise of our Principal Investigators, all who have individually achieved notable research achievements through engagement with industry.

I-Form & NWCAM

Over the past five years, the PEM Research Centre has significantly elevated its national and international reputation in advanced manufacturing and materials research.

This growth is reflected in the strategic partnerships we have established with major research initiatives, including I-Form funded by Research Ireland, the Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing, the North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing2, NWCAM2, funded by Interreg, and the PEM Technology Gateway co-funded by Enterprise Ireland and the ERDF. These collaborations continue to strengthen our capacity to deliver high‑impact R&D support to industry.

I-Form

NWCAM