S.M.E.D (single-minute exchange of dies) is a system for dramatically reducing the time it takes to complete equipment changeovers. The essence of the S.M.E.D system is to convert as many changeover steps as possible to “external” (performed while the equipment is running), and to simplify and streamline the remaining steps. The name single-minute exchange of ... Read more

Organised by the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) & GTMA, The Manufacturing Solutions Conference is a focal point for manufacturing technologies and engineering solutions. Over 100 of the most advanced providers of metrology, inspection, machine tools, workholding, cutting tools, and Cad/Cam/PLM manufacturing software and ancillary products and services will be exhibiting. Bringing all the leading ... Read more

In conjunction with the University of Limerick, this one day programme is designed to equip Senior Managers and Lean Champions with the overall information and tools needed to build their own internal programmes. This is a practical and thought provoking "how-to" workshop based on actual experience and success stories. This one-day programme is designed to ... Read more