SEAM is an industry focussed applied research centre, providing innovative materials engineering solutions for companies from a wide range of sectors, including bio-medical devices, pharmaceuticals, micro-electronics, precision engineering and industrial technologies.
SEAM Research Centre, based in Waterford Institute of Technology, is currently seed funded by Enterprise Ireland's Technology Gateway Programme.
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar reviewing SEAM’s 3D printed components during his visit to WIT Arena to deliver Project Ireland 2040 on 9th March 2018
An Taoiseach displaying SEAM’s 3D printed Déise Crest
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Minister John Halligan discussing SEAM’s 3D printed Components
Minister John Halligan and SEAM visit ESTEC, the European Space Research and Technology Centre on the 24th of April 2017
Dr Ramesh Raghavendra and Minister John Halligan pictured at ESTEC
John Halligan, Minister of State for Training, Skills, and Innovation:
"I travelled to the Netherlands early this morning for a trade visit to ESTEC, the European Space Research and Technology Centre. Ten Irish companies travelled with me, with a view to maximising their participation in European Space programmes and the Satellite Communications market. Amongst them was Dr Ramesh Raghavendra of Waterford Institute of Technology's SEAM, the South Eastern Applied Materials Research Centre. SEAM is doing great work at WIT and I can confirm that they are in active discussions with the European Space Agency exploring opportunities to adapt their manufacturing capabilities for the growing space market. I certainly hope today's visit will be a productive one for this great Waterford operation."
SEAM Capabilities
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INDUSTRY
SEAM is an industry focussed applied research centre, providing innovative materials engineering solutions for companies from a wide range of sectors, including bio-medical devices, pharmaceuticals, micro-electronics, precision engineering and industrial technologies.
SERVICES
SEAM provides a wide range of services such as metrology analysis, failure analysis, material characterisation, mechanical property analysis and contamination identification, all designed to meet the needs of industry.
RESEARCH
SEAM focuses on cutting edge research in a number of key areas and is currently developing novel materials and devices for the biomedical sector. SEAM is also strongly involved in industrially driven research and is currently working on a number of Industry-Academia Partnership Projects.
TECHNIQUES
SEAM has a number of niche technologies for materials and failure analysis as well as a suite of equipment for traditional analysis techniques. SEAM also has access to a number of additional techniques through collaborative centres.
LATEST NEWS
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March 31, 2015
SEAM (Ramesh Raghavendra) Wins KTI Industrial Consultancy Impact Award
The Consultancy Impact Award recognises a researcher or research group at an Irish publicly funded RPO whose consultancy…
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February 23, 2015
TWO WIT RESEARCH GROUPS TO BATTLE IT OUT FOR ‘INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY’ AWARD
Waterford Institute of Technology’s (WIT) Telecommunications Software and Systems Group (TSSG) and the South East Applie…
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February 4, 2015
SEAM short listed for Waterford Business Awards
SEAM Research Centre, one of leading Technology Gateway Centers in the country, has been shortlisted for Waterford Busin…
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November 18, 2014
SEAM nominated for prestigious Lab Awards
The South East Applied Materials Group (SEAM), which is one of the Institute’s three Technology Research gateways, has b…
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November 14, 2014
Ambassador of India to Ireland visits SEAM
Dr. Ramesh Raghavendra, SEAM centre manager, welcomes Smt. Radhika Lal Lokesh, the Ambassador of India to Ireland to the…