Siemens Healthineers opens new €10M R&D centre in Ireland with the official launch of a new Centre of Excellence for Immunoassay Instrument Research and Development in Swords. The facility was formally opened by Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Energy, alongside Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland. More than €10 million has been invested so far, with further funding planned to advance research activity and sustainability initiatives.
The new centre will focus on the creation of advanced laboratory devices used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases, cancer and blood disorders. It completes a number of years investment programme that commenced in 2023. The investment was supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The new purpose built site adjacent to existing manufacturing facilities further cements Ireland’s position as a hub of global innovation in medtech and life sciences.
Since opening, the R&D centre has created more than 65 highly skilled engineering roles across software engineering, hardware design, bioscience, data science, systems engineering, and artificial intelligence. Teams based in Swords collaborate with global R&D colleagues, using advanced digital manufacturing tools and automation to meet growing demand for high-volume diagnostic testing.
A central focus of the work carried out under Siemens Healthineers opens new €10M R&D centre in Ireland is the continued development of the Atellica family of instruments. These immunoassay and chemistry analysers are designed to improve flexibility, throughput, and precision in clinical laboratories, enabling faster turnaround times and more reliable diagnostic performance worldwide.
In addition to research activity Siemens Healthineers has also been granted a training and development award from IDA Ireland. The organisation will be implementing a multi-million euro upskilling programme over the course of the next three to five years. The scheme aims to enhance skills in advanced engineering, operations and leadership throughout the company.
Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien TD, said: “I am delighted to join Siemens Healthineers in unveiling this state-of-the-art R&D centre. The innovations and products developed here in Ireland will have a truly global reach, reflecting the strong culture of collaboration between industry, research and talent that we are proud to support.’’
“The completion of this new Centre of Excellence in Swords by Siemens Healthineers marks a significant milestone for Ireland’s medtech sector,” states 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. IDA Ireland is proud to support this strategic investment, which brings high-value employment and cutting-edge research to the region, while strengthening Ireland’s reputation for excellence in advanced manufacturing and R&D.”
“For nearly 60 years, this site has delivered world-class diagnostic instruments to hospitals and laboratories globally,” states 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.”