Siemens Healthineers has officially opened a new Centre of Excellence for Immunoassay Instrument Research & Development in Swords, Ireland.
More than €10 million has been invested to date, with additional investment planned to advance R&D and strengthen sustainability initiatives.
Employment
The centre, located in a newly purchased facility adjacent to existing manufacturing operations, has already created more than 65 highly skilled engineering positions in software engineering, hardware design, bioscience, data science, systems engineering and artificial intelligence.
These specialists are collaborating globally with R&D colleagues on next-generation instrument design, leveraging advanced digital manufacturing tools and automation technologies to meet the growing global demand for high-volume, high-precision diagnostic testing.
‘Future Of Diagnostics’
“For nearly 60 years, this site has delivered world-class diagnostic instruments to hospitals and laboratories globally,” said Patrick Grimes, global head of hardware engineering R&D for Siemens Healthineers Diagnostics.
“Now, by aligning research and development with production under one roof, we are accelerating the pace of discovery and delivery. This centre is a symbol of our commitment to shaping the future of diagnostics where science, technology, and human ingenuity come together to improve lives globally.”
Atellica Portfolio
At the heart of the centre’s work is the continued development of the Atellica family of instruments, advanced immunoassay and chemistry analysers designed to deliver greater flexibility and efficiency in clinical laboratories worldwide.
These systems enable faster turnaround times, higher throughput and improved precision for tests that detect a wide range of medical conditions.
Teams at Swords are focused on pushing the boundaries of diagnostic performance, exploring new ways to optimise speed, accuracy, resilience and adaptability across the Atellica portfolio.
Training Grant
In addition to its R&D mission, Siemens Healthineers has been awarded a training and development grant from IDA Ireland to support a multi-million euro upskilling programme over the next three to five years.
This initiative will enhance workforce capabilities across advanced engineering, operations and leadership, aimning to ensure employees are equipped to drive innovation and build sustainable careers in the medtech and life sciences sector.
‘Significant Milestone’
“The completion of this new Centre of Excellence in Swords by Siemens Healthineers marks a significant milestone for Ireland’s medtech sector,” said Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland.
“This state-of-the-art facility reinforces our position as a global hub for innovation in diagnostics and life sciences.”