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Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Spotlighted for pioneering advancement in biomedical engineering last year, Croom Medical secured the Innovation in Engineering award at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025, earning the accolade for its TALOS™ platform — a tantalum 3D-printing system that is redefining the design and manufacture of orthopaedic implants. The TALOS™ platform represents a significant leap forward in implant engineering. By harnessing tantalum's exceptional biocompatibility and combining it with advanced 3D-printing precision, Croom Medical has created a system capable of producing highly customised implants that respond directly to individual patient anatomy.

Author: Archie Villaflores

United States engineering design firm IMEG has acquired KMCE, a Dallas-based company specialising in subsurface utility engineering and underground infrastructure services. The Quad Cities-based firm strengthens capabilities in utility locating and damage prevention.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Singapore-based defence company ST Engineering has secured a five-year contract worth $470 million Singapore dollars from Barzan Maintenance Shield to support the Qatar Emiri Land Forces. The agreement covers maintenance, repair and overhaul services.

Author: Archie Villaflores

United States aerospace company Odys Aviation has announced a strategic engineering collaboration with UK-based Motion Applied. The partnership integrates silicon carbide inverter technology with high-speed generator units for advanced flight applications.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Acuity has officially opened its digital centre of excellence in Cork, Ireland, creating more than 100 software engineering roles over three years. The facility serves as a global hub for software innovation and data-forward engineering.

Author: Archie Villaflores

United States data centre operator Equinix has committed up to $700 million to support a Hanley Energy manufacturing facility in Dundalk, Ireland. The 150,000-square-foot site will produce critical power equipment for data centres globally.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Swedish engineering consultancy AFRY has been appointed Owner's Engineer for the Upperchurch wind farm in County Tipperary, Ireland. The project marks AFRY's fifth wind farm collaboration with Irish renewable energy developer Ecopower.

Author: Archie Villaflores

Talent development and specialist acquisition define long-term engineering capability. Firms investing in structured graduate programmes whilst acquiring technical expertise demonstrate how workforce strategy and strategic consolidation position organisations for sustained growth. Reflecting on a key achievement from last year, 'ORS secures dual awards at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025' looks back to their structured talent development and operational excellence. These dual wins establish benchmarks for the 2026 awards, which will again recognise sector leaders. Furthermore, 'Croom Medical commences construction on Limerick orthopaedic research facility' demonstrates how contract manufacturers invest in purpose-built R&D infrastructure consolidating multiple processes under one roof. The 38,000-square-foot Advanced Centre of Orthopaedic Technologies represents the company's largest investment across 42 years whilst creating high-value engineering roles. Meanwhile, 'ABB acquires Irish electrical consultancy to strengthen European advisory services' reflects how global technology companies expand advisory capabilities through strategic acquisition of specialist firms. Premium Power's expertise in power system studies and grid modelling strengthens ABB's service offering across data centre and pharmaceutical sectors. Talent investment and strategic acquisition build engineering strength. Read each story to understand how graduate programmes, infrastructure development, and consultancy consolidation are securing technical capability across Ireland's engineering sector.

Author: Jed Nykolle Harme

Commended for exceptional engineering performance last year, ORS claimed dual honours at the Engineering Excellence Awards 2025, defining excellence as the sector looks ahead to 2026.

Author: Archie Villaflores

United States private equity firm GHK Capital Partners has acquired CPL, a Rochester-based architecture, engineering and design services firm. The 50-year-old company operates over 25 offices across eight states in the Northeast, mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions.