Applauded for its engineering innovation in 2025, Nuálach Automation secured the Mechanical Engineering Project of the Year – Small award at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025, celebrated for the design and deployment of the Eggsact Robot Packer, a robotic and AI-driven solution that transformed egg packing operations.

This small Irish company demonstrated how advanced mechanical engineering, sensors, and automation can turn a repetitive, labour-intensive process into a high-efficiency, safe, and reliable operation. The project delivered measurable gains in productivity, reduced labour costs, and improved employee safety and satisfaction, setting a benchmark for small-scale industrial automation projects.

Judges commended the initiative for its creativity and operational impact: “Our panel was captivated by Nuálach Automation’s bold approach to automating egg packing. The Eggsact Robot Packer combines robotics, sensors, and AI to optimise efficiency, safeguard workers, and deliver tangible results,” the judging panel said. “This project demonstrates how smart engineering solutions can create outsized impact, inspiring innovation across the industry.”

Nuálach Automation’s recognition reflects the high standards of the Engineering Excellence Awards, where winners are distinguished by technical expertise, inventive design, and measurable outcomes. Their achievement illustrates how mechanical innovation, strategic planning, and practical application can deliver meaningful results in even the smallest industrial settings.

Carrying the momentum of 2025’s winners, attention now turns to the 2026 awards cycle. Which engineering teams will set the next benchmark for innovation, operational excellence, and measurable impact across Ireland?

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