Welcome to the Future Mobility Pavilion at TRA 2024
We have partnered with Enterprise Ireland and IDA to Showcase advances in the Future Mobility Ecosystem in Ireland with our Esteemed partners and Collaborators
Programme of our Pavilion
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00-10:30 | |||
11:00-11:30 | Welcome note and kick-off of our pavilion programme | Russell Vickers (FMCI) | Keynote |
12:00-12:30 | TBD | Molly O’Brien (exida) | Keynote |
13:30-14:00 | Let’s talk about Innovation in Aviation and Advanced Air Mobility | Mary Lombardo (Collins Aerospace) Wassim Derguech (FMCI) | Fireside Discussion |
14:00-14:30 | Made in Ireland: how Provizio and Mergon are combining to bring world leading 4D radar and perception to mass production. | Barry Lunn (Provizio) Caolan Bushell (mergon) Moderator: Russell Vickers (FMCI) | Panel |
15:00-15:30 | From concepts to realisation: JLR and FMCI more than just a collaboration | Paul Girr (JLR) Russell Vickers (FMCI) Wassim Derguech (FMCI) | Fireside Discussion |
16:00-16:30 | Building Mobility Datasspace together – Collaboration for the Future of Mobility in Ireland and beyond | Lero Valeo Klas FMCI | Panel |
16:30 | Drinks reception sponsored by all the pavilion exhibitors | All exhibitors | Drinks reception |
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00-10:30 | |||
11:00-11:30 | Market Assessment: Demand and Impact of Advanced and Regional Air Mobility in Ireland | EA Maven Russell Vickers (FMCI) | Keynote |
12:00-12:30 | ÉALÚ-AER: Enhanced Automation for | Wassim Derguech (FMCI) | Keynote |
13:00-13:30 | Drones – the future is here | Julie Garland (Avtrain) Bobby Healy (Manna) Kevin Houston (Manna) Cathal Mc Criostail (AirNav Ireland) | Panel |
14:00-14:30 | Hummingbird Aero | Hummingbird Aero | Keynote |
15:00-15:30 | Beta Technologies | Beta Technologies | Keynote |
16:00-16:30 | ÉALÚ-AER Demo | ÉALÚ-AER Team | Demo |
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00-11:00 | Schools Outreach Programme | Arup | Tour |
11:00-11:30 | |||
12:00-12:30 | Ventac’s Thermal Battery Wrap | Mark Simms (Ventac) | Keynote |
13:00-13:30 | Disruptive Surface Preparation of Composites: A Breakthrough for a Lighter Future. | Xavier Montibert (Plasma Bound) | Keynote |
14:00-14:30 | Decarbonising industrial off-highway vehicles | Mike Keane (Hibra Design) | Keynote |
15:00-15:30 | Enterprise Ireland | Enterprise Ireland | Keynote |
16:00-16:30 | EVHACS is the world\’s first electric vehicle charger and heat pump/air conditioning unit in one | Jeff Aherne (EVHACS) | Keynote |
16:30 | Drinks reception sponsored by EVHACS | EVHACS | Drinks reception |
| Time | Title | Presenter(s) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00-10:30 | |||
11:00-11:30 | Lero | Lero | Keynote |
12:00-12:30 | The collaborative research landscape in Ireland | Lero JLR EI FMCI | Keynote |
13:00-13:30 | MaaS4IRL: A Trusted and Interoperable Mobility as a Service Ecosystem For Ireland | Wassim Derguech (FMCI) | Keynote |
14:00-14:30 | |||
15:00-15:30 | |||
16:00-16:30 | |||
Exhibitors at FMCI Stand
Future Mobility Campus Ireland
We are Ireland’s First Testbed for Future Mobility! Our facility focuses on comprehensive mobility technologies that span both ground (autonomous driving, micro-mobility, smart cities, V2X communications) and air (unmanned drones, eVTOL, AAM, UTM) use cases. We support everyone from individual researchers to multi-national corporations, as well as start-ups and government entities. We assist organisations to conceive, develop, trial, and deploy societally-transformative transport solutions not just here in Shannon, Ireland but on a global level.
For TRA we want to build further our network and make important announcements about our future and ongoing collaborations.
Who will you meet at TRA?
CEO/ Co-Founder
Russell Vickers
COO/ Co-Founder
Dr. Wassim Derguech
Project Manager
Diarmuid Ó Conchubhair
Jaguar Land Rover Ireland (Services) Limited
Our Ireland R&D Software Development campus in Shannon, Co. Clare is at the heart of a rich tech eco-system. It’s a global centre of excellence that’s well-connected to our global engineering centers and is leading the charge in software development for embedded software on next generation electrical vehicle architectures including automated driving.
The diverse and inclusive teams in Shannon are building expertise on cyber security, functional safety, cloud services and software defined vehicles all of this is underpinned by our DevSecOps and Testing as a Service teams enabling faster development and release cycles.
JLR Shannon attracts a wealth of talented Software Engineers across a broad range of disciplines eager to transfer and grow their skills in a pioneering automotive environment where we’re developing fully connected, electric and autonomous driving vehicles.
We plan to network with other companies and academic experts in the field of automotive related software engineering.
Who will you meet at TRA?
General Manager
Paul Girr
R&D Engagement Lead
Dr. Fiona Gilchrist
Garret Collins
Will Meaney
Padraic Breen
Marian O’Connell
Site Operations Co-Ordinator
Sadhbh Quigley
Hummingbird Aero International
Hummingbird Aero International (HBAI) is based in Shannon, one of Ireland’s leading hubs of aerospace engineering and manufacturing. It is dedicated to the research, design, and manufacture of flight control systems for both the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) sector including eVTOLs and legacy aircraft global market commencing with electromechanical actuation products.
HBAI was founded in 2022 as a partnership of Hummingbird Aero LLC, based in USA, a specialist in the design of flight control systems with three Irish partners, DPF Engineering, Shannon Precision and Realtime Technologies, who own and operate existing independent companies with significant manufacturing experience in high precision components and electronics.
We plan to display our Irish manufactured electro mechanical actuator with a particular focus on the Advanced Air Mobility sector.
Who will you meet at TRA?
President & CEO
Brian Barker
VP of Engineering & COO
David Manzanares
Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software
Lero is Ireland’s national software research centre. It brings together expert teams from higher education institutions across the country in a co-ordinated centre of research excellence. Lero partners with 3 of the top 10 technology companies in the world and collaborates with more than 90 businesses globally on projects which solve specific industry problems. Since its foundation in 2005, Lero has extended its focus beyond purely software engineering to embrace a more holistic software research agenda reflecting the needs of our industry partners.
Lero has significant expertise in the areas of blended autonomous vehicles and connected autonomous vehicles with numerous projects dedicated to this mobility space with multiple industry partners. These projects have included the use of advanced sensors and algorithms for autonomous driving, linking sensor data to the cloud, mapping, optimising sensor combination to enhance safety, RAVSLAM, use of deep learning, driver assessment using telematics as well as core software engineering and research.
Who will you meet at TRA?
General Manager
Joe Gibbs
Business Development Manager
Padraig Costello
International Funding Manager
Dr. Martina Prendergast
Lero – University of Limerick
Dr. Patrick Denny
Lero – University of Galway
Dr. Brian Deegan
Lero – University of Galway
Prof. Eddie Jones
Lero – University of Galway
Prof. Martin Glavin
Lero – University College Cork
Prof. Greg Provan
Lero – University of Limerick
Dr. Ciaran Eising
Lero – University of Limerick
Reenu Mohandas
Lero – University of Limerick
Eoin Grua
Lero – Technological University of the Shannon
Dr. Flaithri Neff
Mergon
Mergon Group is a leading plastics engineering company with a global presence, specialising in design, development and manufacturing of technical components and sub-assemblies for the automotive, healthcare and industrial sectors. With over 42 years of industry expertise, the company has established a reputation for excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Operating across six plants in five countries, Mergon Group is committed to delivering high-quality sustainable solutions while upholding its core values of Care, Confidence, and Curiosity.
We plan to officially announce our partnership with Provizio and look forward to meeting potential new customers and suppliers over the course of the conference.
Who will you meet at TRA?
VP Of Business Development
Caolan Bushell
Beta Technologies
BETA Technologies is an electric aerospace company based in Vermont, USA, that is working to make aviation cleaner, safer, and more cost-effective. In addition to all-electric aircraft designed for cargo, medical, passenger, and defense applications, BETA is also implementing a network of multimodal, interoperable charging infrastructure. It is certifying two aircraft, a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and a fixed-wing aircraft, and counts global operators like UPS, Air New Zealand, and United Therapeutics, as customers.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Chief Revenue Officer
Patrick Buckles
Ryan Barta
Exhibitors at Enterprise Ireland Stand
Avtrain
Avtrain’s mission is to encourage prolific drone operations and keep the skies safe through the highest standards of training, certification and regulatory compliance. They provide consultancy and training services to clients across Europe, UK and beyond for all types of drone operations in Open and Specific Categories. Avtrain is an Irish Aviation Authority Recognised Entity under EASA Regulations providing Open A2 and STS-01/02 theoretical knowledge examinations and practical skills training and assessment for STS-01/02.
Avtrain lives by the 3D’s – If it is Dull, Dirty or Dangerous, then a drone should be doing it.
Our Founder & CEO is a former Airline Training Captain, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer & Barrister at Law. She is the founding Chair of the Unmanned Aircraft Association of Ireland, Vice-Chair of JARUS Industry Stakeholder Body Steering Committee & President of JEDA – the Joint European Drone Associations.
Avtrain is a consortium member with FMCI and Shannon Airport Group, where they are pushing the boundaries in autonomy, Advanced Air Mobility and eVTOL Pilot Training and also a partner in the EALU-AER Project with Colins Aerospace, FMCI, Shannon Airport Group, AirNav Ireland, Manna Drone Delivery and Deep Blue.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Founder & CEO
Julie Garland
Operations and Marketing Manager
Sarunas Navickas
Cameramatics
CameraMatics is a comprehensive Al driven video telematics solution that enhances safety and efficiency for fleet managers and drivers.
By integrating smart cameras, onboard sensors, and driver apps, it provides real-time insights that improve visibility and streamline operations. For fleet managers, this means a better oversight of vehicles and drivers, while drivers benefit from enhanced visibility and support. Adaptable to any vehicle type, the CameraMatics solution effectively prioritizes safety and optimizes performance.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Senior Brand Manager
David Hall
Business Development Manager
Alan Goggin
Enterprise Business Executive
Dan Abreu
Customer Success Manager
Niall Woth
Manna Drone Delivery
Manna is the world’s leading residential drone delivery provider. delivering goods affordably, and safely to customers’ homes within minutes. Manna delivers to the highest population density of any drone delivery provider in the world. From Coca Cola to Boojum and other eateries like Eddie Rockets, Manna has helped dozens of businesses
across the US and Europe to reach more customers more quickly than ever before and in a more scalable way than road-based delivery.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Founder
Bobby Healy
Kevin Houston
Safety & Training Manager
Dave Sheahan
Plasma Bound
Plasma Bound, is a cutting-edge DeepTech company based in Ireland, spearheading transformative technologies across diverse sectors. As industry leaders, it is proud to introduce Vulcan, a revolutionary cloud based solution that leverages it’s proprietary Controlled Polymer Ablation (CPA) technology. This groundbreaking innovation facilitates the structural adhesive joining of lightweight materials, such as carbon and glass fiber-reinforced composites, surpassing the strength of the composite structures themselves.
Products & Services
Plasma Sound’s Vulcan offers licensed access to this transformative technology, providing inherent scalability and enabling real-time machine learning processing of adaptive algorithms through feedback data from the plasma unit. The unique CPA technology accelerates the adoption of lightweight materials in multi-material structural assemblies, ensuring reliable and robust adhesive joining. Beyond technological prowess, we are committed to sustainability, aligning with the EU Green Deal and Circular Economy goals.
Key Clients
Plasma Bound has established itself as a trusted partner for leading clients in the Aerospace, Space, Automotive, and various other industries.
Plasma Bound Introducing Vulcan: a game changer for surface preparation of composites via CPA (Controlled Polymer Ablation) ensuring a unique quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) of the process.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Commercial Director/ Co-founder
Xavier Montibert
CEO/ Co-Founder
Alan Barry
Marketing and Business Development Executive
Abhilasha Tomar
Provizio
Provizio was founded by a team of automotive and aerospace industry veterans with a mission to use advanced technology to eradicate road crashes and deliver a safe, scalable path to autonomy.
If you’re interested in experiencing the future of automotive safety technology firsthand, you can book a demo slot of our latest 5D Perception® technology on our cutting-edge demo vehicle.
For business discussions, reach out to our Business Development Specialist, Eamonn Lunn at sales@provizio.ai to arrange a meeting at the event.
Join us at TRA to discover how we’re leading the charge towards safer roads. See you there!
Who will you meet at TRA?
Founder & CEO
Barry Lunn
Business Development Manager
Eamonnn Lunn
Applied Test Automation Engineer
Oisín O’Halloran
Field Application Engineer
David O’Shea
Ventac
Ventac specialises in the design and manufacturing of acoustic and thermal solutions tailored for international bus and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Operating from their state-of-the-art acoustic laboratory in Co Wicklow, Ireland, Ventac offers unique research and development experience and support through collaborative efforts with their clients.
Who will you meet at TRA?
R&D Director
Mark Simms
Marketing Manager
Louise Donnelly
Other Partners and Sponsors
ÉALÚ-AER
ÉALÚ-AER is one of the first European Digital Sky Demonstrators to focus on U-space and Urban Air Mobility as part of the European ATM Master Plan designed by the SESAR Joint Undertaking (JU). SESAR JU aims at accelerating through research and innovation the delivery of an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Digital European Sky.
Digital Sky Demonstrators, such as ÉALÚ-AER, are high-level Technology Readiness Level (TRL 7-8) projects that are funded in collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the Connected Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument.
ÉALÚ-AER partners include: FMCI (coordinator), Collins Aerospace, The Shannon Airport Group, Avtrain, DeepBlue, Manna, and AirNav Ireland.
At TRA we will show you how we are building Ireland’s first demonstrator of U-space services.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Project Coordinator
Dr. Wassim Derguech
Damiano Taurino
Aurora De Bortoli Vizioli
Linda Portoghese
Julie Garland
Javier Camacho Font
Cathal MacCriostail
EVHACS
EVHACS is the world’s first electric vehicle charger and heat pump air conditioning unit in one. EVHACS system combines EV Charging, heating or cooling and delivers the best of both worlds; A smart EV Charger, load balancing, power management, and demand side response to alleviate pressure on the grid. It is cheaper than separate devices, easier to install, requires fewer materials and less labour.
We will provide the drink, for those who think and let’s power the conversation at the FMCI stand.
Who will you meet at TRA?
Owner & Co-Founder
Jeff Aherne
Hibra Design
Hibra Design, founded by automotive engineering luminary Mike Keane, specialises in the development of innovative battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell solutions for industrial vehicles. Contrary to conventional wisdom, Keane asserts that high-performance supercars and heavy-duty industrial vehicles share numerous engineering similarities, particularly in their operational requirements for power and torque.
Drawing from his extensive background in engineering high-performance vehicles for esteemed brands such as Jaguar, Land Rover, Nissan, and the Williams F1 team, Keane brings a wealth of experience to Hibra Design. The company operates as an automotive development consultancy based in Cork, Ireland, catering to fleet operators of commercial and industrial vehicles seeking to reduce operational costs and improve environmental sustainability.
Hibra Design adopts a comprehensive approach to vehicle optimisation, commencing with meticulous data assessment of operational metrics such as fuel usage, distance covered, and running time. Leveraging this data-driven approach, the company identifies opportunities for zero-emission solutions, enabling clients to decarbonise their fleets effectively.
However, Hibra Design’s services extend beyond mere data analytics, encompassing turn-key engineering solutions that involve reengineering existing vehicles from diesel-powered to clean-power alternatives. This holistic approach is tailored to the specific operational contexts of individual vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Central to Hibra Design’s ethos is the notion of being “Operation-Specific, Vehicle-Agnostic,” emphasising adaptability across a diverse range of commercial and industrial vehicle types. The company’s modular and scalable power systems are designed to seamlessly integrate into various vehicle models, exemplified by ongoing projects such as terminal yard tractors, agricultural vehicles for wet conditions, and electric service vehicles for mobile retail applications.
Moreover, Hibra Design distinguishes itself as more than a provider of clean-emission power systems, functioning primarily as an automotive consultancy capable of addressing all facets of vehicle programs. This includes offering bespoke solutions tailored to clients’ unique requirements, underscoring the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive automotive engineering services.
For businesses seeking customised solutions for their vehicles, Hibra Design provides a user-friendly platform via its website, www.hibra.ie, where clients can access detailed information and schedule complimentary consultations. Through its innovative approach to vehicle optimisation and commitment to sustainability, Hibra Design continues to redefine the landscape of industrial vehicle engineering.
We will demonstrate how heavy industrial vehicles can be electrified for specific operation need.
Who will you meet at TRA?
