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Robotic Welding Graduation
What a really brilliant morning in the #AMTCE celebrating the successful graduation of our full time Robotic Welding Operator class. This group demonstrated drive, determination and perseverance in their approach and commitment to learning a highly sought skill in the...
Trade Missions Kick Off: Cross Border and Pennsylvania Companies Unite at AMTCE to Forge New Trade Partnerships
The USA/Cross Border Trade Mission has officially arrived on the Island of Ireland bringing together companies from both sides of the border and the Pennsylvania region of the USA at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE), Dundalk. Over the...
AMTCE Hosts Launch ahead of USA/Cross-Border Trade Mission to Ireland
On Thursday 11 September 2025, ahead of the USA/Cross Border Trade Mission due to arrive in Ireland towards the end of September, LMETB’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk hosted a launch to outline the Mission’s aims and...
Robotic welding operator site visit to G&S Stainless Services
Trainees on the full-time Robotic Welding Operator Programme recently took part in industry site visits, providing them with first-hand experience of the environments in which they will soon apply their skills. The visits offered valuable insight into real-world...
July News Recap
Read about what the AMTCE got up to in July July marked another impactful month at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE), with key developments reflecting our ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant training and...
Pilot Robotic Welding Operator Programme Graduation
We were extremely proud of all our learners completing the Pilot Robotic Welding Operator programme last week. These learners demonstrated from the very beginning of their learning journey, a determination, drive, dedication and a willingness to work hard, showcasing...
Feature in Dundalk Democrat – Dundalk explorer Dr Niamh Shaw retraces Arctic paths with local student support
As part of her latest Arctic mission, Dr. Shaw will field test a custom-built, battery-powered robot that was developed using the advanced manufacturing and electronics equipment at the AMTCE. The robot, created by DkIT engineering students in the AMTCE’s...
June News Recap
Read about what the AMTCE got up to in June June was another busy and impactful month at the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE), as we continued to bring together industry partners, innovators and learners to advance the future of...
MMC Ireland members event at the AMTCE
The AMTCE welcomed MMC Ireland to the centre on Thursday 19th June for their members' event MMC Ireland members explored the AMTCE with AMTCE Director Gerard Smith and AMTCE centre manager Andrew Magee showcased to the group the training facilities available at the...
AMTCE to host the upcoming MMC Ireland event focused on accelerating the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction in Ireland.
The Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) is proud to host the upcoming MMC Ireland members event this Thursday, bringing together key stakeholders from across the construction, manufacturing, and education sectors to accelerate the adoption of...