Manufacturing in Ireland 2024
The recently released Ibec Manufacturing Report 2024 highlights several key trends shaping Ireland’s manufacturing sector. As specialists in advanced automation solutions, we were interested in looking through the report to see what key takeaways align with our mission to help manufacturers innovate and grow.
Here are the 4 key statistics that piqued our interest and how our automation expertise can help address these challenges.
- Digital Transformation Acceleration
Report Finding: 65% of manufacturers plan to increase digitalisation investment in 2024, with 39% prioritising AI implementation. This represents a significant jump from 2023’s figures.
How DesignPro Helps: Our automation solutions seamlessly integrate with existing systems while preparing manufacturers for future digital transformation. We design scalable solutions that can incorporate AI and machine learning capabilities, helping manufacturers to start their digital journey confidently. Whether you’re taking your first steps toward automation or advancing to Industry 4.0, our team provides the expertise to make this transition smooth and effective.
- Productivity Under Pressure
Report Finding: While 48% of manufacturers expected productivity increases in 2024, they face significant challenges, with 70% citing labour costs as a major concern and 76% expecting wage growth increases.
How DesignPro Helps: Our custom automation solutions directly address these challenges by optimising production processes, reducing labour-intensive tasks, and increasing output consistency. We’ve helped numerous manufacturers achieve substantial productivity gains while maintaining or improving quality standards. Our solutions provide measurable ROI through reduced operational costs and increased production capacity.
- Profitability Focus
Report Finding: Improving profitability emerged as the top priority for manufacturers, with increasing production efficiency ranking as a top-3 priority for 33% of companies.
How DesignPro Helps: We understand that every automation project must deliver clear value. Our solutions focus on optimising critical processes that directly impact your bottom line. From reducing waste and improving quality control to increasing production speed and flexibility, we design systems that deliver measurable improvements in operational efficiency and profitability.
- Industry 5.0 Readiness
Report Finding: The report highlights government priorities around embracing digitalisation, AI, and supporting the Industry 5.0 action plan implementation.
How DesignPro Helps: Our forward-thinking approach to automation aligns perfectly with Industry 5.0 principles. We design solutions that not only automate processes but create smart, connected systems that can adapt and scale with your business. Our expertise in integrating advanced technologies helps manufacturers stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining competitiveness in the global market.
Looking Forward
The Ibec report clearly shows that Irish manufacturing is at a pivotal point in its digital transformation journey. At DesignPro Automation, we’re proud to be part of this evolution, helping manufacturers navigate these changes and emerge stronger. Our deep understanding of both traditional manufacturing processes and cutting-edge automation technologies positions us perfectly to support your company’s growth and innovation goals.
Want to learn more about how automation can help address your manufacturing challenges?
Contact our team today to discuss your specific needs and discover how we can help you achieve your productivity and profitability goals.
