The Institute of Technology Tralee has established a world-class research centre in the area of Intelligent Mechatronics - The Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID Centre [The IMaR Centre]. Our aim at IMaR is to engage with industry across Ireland to increase competitiveness in the area of Intelligent Mechatronics and RFID. We encourage you to talk with us so we can povide the best possible solution to meet your industrial needs.

The principal theme of the IMaR Centre is the synergy between mechatronics and RFID for industrial applications in the highly technological manufacturing industry driven by new technology, innovation and global demand. Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that includes a combination of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, control engineering and computer engineering.

The centre is core funded by Enterprise Ireland and houses state-of-the-art research facilities. The overall mission of the IMaR Centre is to be industries partner of choice for the provision of innovative applied research. The IMaR Centre will serve a cross section of industries including Automotive, Telecommunications, Pharmaceutical, Production / Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Environmental and Agri-business.

A number of services and support mechanisms we have provided in the past include:
•Contracting of R&D initiatives;
•Leasing of laboratory space;
•Leasing of equipment and personnel;
•Preliminary and advanced proof-of-concept testing;
•Consulting;
•Consortium partnerships.