We are excited to introduce Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) as a key partner in the DigiWind project. IMR is at the vanguard of technological innovation and research, making significant contributions across various sectors. In the DigiWind project, IMR’s expertise will be essential in developing the DigiWind virtual campus, an innovative platform designed to provide seamless access to diverse course modules offered by participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), Centres of Excellence (CoE), and Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
IMR will lead the specification, development, and implementation of the DigiWind virtual campus. This platform will revolutionize the way learning is approached in the wind energy sector, moving from traditional physical learning environments to dynamic extended reality and education metaverses. The virtual campus will enable hybrid environments that foster curiosity-based learning and provide industry professionals with the latest insights and skills.
Key Contributors from IMR
- Darragh McShane – SW Project Manager
- Sam DelGreco – XR Team Technical Lead
- Charlie Behan – XR Engineer
- Ben Collapy – Learning and Development Specialist
- Diana Vaz – Renewable Research Technologist
- Garry Doran – Digital Marketing Strategist
IMR is a leading Research & Technology Organisation (RTO) with advanced labs and industrial pilot lines across multiple locations in Ireland. They collaborate with global and indigenous brands to demystify and derisk new and emerging technologies, delivering high-impact collaborative research and training. IMR’s expertise spans Digitisation, Robotics and Automation, Design for Manufacturing, and Sustainability.
“The DigiWind project represents a visionary step forward in moving from exclusively physical learning environments with traditional PPT-based lectures to more dynamic extended reality and education metaverses that facilitate hybrid environments for curiosity-based learning in the wind energy space. Irish Manufacturing Research are proud to be a contributing partner to this innovative collaborative venture and look forward to assisting our European partners to achieve a successful outcome by facilitating and developing interoperable digital learning solutions delivered through a virtual campus.” – IMR team
IMR’s involvement in the DigiWind Project underscores our commitment to leveraging innovative technology to advance education and training in the wind energy sector. Their development of the virtual campus will provide a new platform for industry professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge.
