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atim cluster

ATIM is an industry-led cluster connecting companies, academia, and government to accelerate innovation and growth in advanced and sustainable manufacturing. Funded by Enterprise Ireland and hosted by TUS, we support members—ranging from SMEs to multinationals—in adopting new technologies, building future-ready skills, and developing collaborative solutions.

As a neutral platform, ATIM drives impactful partnerships and provides practical supports to help businesses compete, grow, and lead in a rapidly evolving manufacturing landscape.

Explore our four strategic focus areas below to discover how we’re shaping the future of manufacturing—together.

Build a Dynamic Ecosystem

Foster a dynamic and innovative manufacturing ecosystem by promoting continuous member access and engagement, fostering knowledge-sharing, and driving effective, strategic collaboration to become the go-to conduit for resources and solutions.

Accelerate Innovation

Provide members with access to knowledge-intensive services and support to adopt digital tools, implement sustainable practices, and drive innovation, strengthening manufacturing competitiveness.

Develop the Workforce

Empower business leaders, and employees (current and future) with the skills and competencies required to deliver transformative change

Drive Business Growth Internationally

Expand market opportunities for members by enhancing visibility and facilitating strategic engagement with potential customers and investors at national, European, and international levels.

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60%

Industry-led steering commitee

47

Companies supported
with Internationalisation activity

4500

Engaged in events/workshops

€2.2m

Secured for industry and cluster-led innovation projects

94%

Of members report greater awareness of business support opportunities since joining ATIM

450+

Business-to-busines, business-to-research connections

3

Thematic Working Groups

9

Signed Partnership Agreements

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atim cluster initiatives

PolymerConnect

PolymerConnect

PolymerConnect is an intelligence platform profiling all of the companies and stakeholders involved in the polymer sector across the island of Ireland to unlock unprecedented opportunities through visibility, collaboration and innovation.

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Dreambig

Dreambig

Dreambig is an industry-driven initiative aimed to inspire, engage, and support young people (students aged 15+ years) based in the midlands to pursue advanced manufacturing as a career by engaging in hands-on experiences.

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Resc4EU

Resc4EU

Resc4EU is a initiative to support EU SMEs to become more resilient and sustainable to disruptions in their supply chain and be able to adapt quickly using advanced technologies. The project aims to achieve this using tools, models, and match-making traditional and tech-savvy SMEs via a B2B platform.

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ReSHAPE

ReSHAPE

ReSHAPE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the EU Just Transition Fund Programme 2021-2027, supporting the workers and communities most negatively impacted by the transition to a low carbon economy by aiding the development of sustainable and resilient communities in the Midlands, primarily in Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath.

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circvet

Circvet

CIRCVET project aims at developing the most extensive, free, and tailor-made training in CE for plastics at the European level, according to companies needs and problems.

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upcoming events

Immerse yourself in a supportive environment that fosters growth and competitiveness. Don’t miss the opportunity to network, learn transformative skills, and be part of a global community. Check out our upcoming events for an enriching experience with atim Clusters!

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Interactive Directory

The atim cluster comprises of over 60 manufacturing companies supplying globally recognised products and services across a range manufacturing services, technology companies, academic and professional service providers

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what our members say

Aisling Nolan
Chief People and Technology Officer, Mergon Group
The atim cluster provides a unique platform for companies in the Midlands to learn from each other, collaborate and ultimately succeed in deploying advanced manufacturing technologies.
The atim cluster provides a unique platform for companies in the Midlands to learn from each other, collaborate and ultimately succeed in deploying advanced manufacturing technologies.
John Gaffney
General Manager, Avery Dennison
The atim cluster is so much more than valuable networking. It is innovative in its approach, it is an evolving ecosystem building credible momentum. atim is regionally focused yet leveraging national and international collaborations. Avery Dennison Medical are very proud to support and benefit from membership.
The atim cluster is so much more than valuable networking. It is innovative in its approach, it is an evolving ecosystem building credible momentum. atim is regionally focused yet leveraging national and international collaborations. Avery Dennison Medical are very proud to support and benefit from membership.
Paul Byrnes
CEO and Co-Founder Mavarick
The atim cluster have been a crucial partner for Mavarick. The clusters’ enthusiasm and can do attitude has helped Mavarick with market expansion, networking and funding opportunities. We would strongly recommend companies to engage with atim.
The atim cluster have been a crucial partner for Mavarick. The clusters’ enthusiasm and can do attitude has helped Mavarick with market expansion, networking and funding opportunities. We would strongly recommend companies to engage with atim.
Joe Wall
Non-Executive Director – JL Goor
I really like the thinking behind the atim cluster. The idea that by increasing the networking between local companies, sometimes in different sectors, that we can leverage our respective skills and knowledge and create new opportunities and business just has to be good for all of us. This can also lead into international opportunities with like-minded companies elsewhere in Europe, which we would not otherwise be aware of.
I really like the thinking behind the atim cluster. The idea that by increasing the networking between local companies, sometimes in different sectors, that we can leverage our respective skills and knowledge and create new opportunities and business just has to be good for all of us. This can also lead into international opportunities with like-minded companies elsewhere in Europe, which we would not otherwise be aware of.
Roy Scott
Head of Environmental Health & Safety & Environmental Social Governance (ESG), TURMEC Engineering  

Turmec has found a great partnership within atim which we see as benefiting all our organisations into the future with the exchange of knowledge across the groups
Turmec has found a great partnership within atim which we see as benefiting all our organisations into the future with the exchange of knowledge across the groups