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Manufacturing technologies, equipment, machines, and platforms are advancing at a rapid pace. You probably have machines and equipment on your production line that have delivered significant improvements to your business. However, most production lines operate with equipment that exists largely in isolation. Often, this is because of the evolutionary way that many manufacturing lines develop …

The Importance of Equipment Systems Integration to the Productivity, Efficiency, and Profitability of Your Facility Read More »

Upgrading servers and equipment in a manufacturing facility is a significant undertaking, particularly in regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and medical devices. At SL Controls, we have helped a range of different companies with projects like this. One example was a medical device company that had multiple servers and machines used in the manufacture of a …

Case Study: Upgrading Manufacturing Software and Equipment, Ensuring Compliance, and Systems Support Read More »

Tech North West, a new alliance of companies in the ICT sector in the North West of Ireland, has officially launched. SL Controls is a proud supporter and member of Tech North West. The business grouping brings together ICT companies working in a range of industries. The aim is to promote Sligo, Leitrim, and the …

SL Controls-Supported Tech North West to Promote the ICT Sector in Sligo and Leitrim Read More »

At SL Controls, we believe a happy and healthy team improves the working environment for everyone. It also enhances performance and productivity. Therefore, we run regular campaigns to promote both physical and mental health and wellbeing. Those individual campaigns come under our two main health and wellbeing initiatives: Live Well at SL which promotes good …

SL Controls Staff “Challenge Yourself” Campaign to Promote Health and Wellbeing Across the Whole Team Read More »

Tech North West is an alliance of technology companies in Sligo and Leitrim. They have come together to promote the North West region of Ireland as a thriving and unique location for the ICT sector. SL Controls is a member of the group, which launches officially at an event in Sligo this week. Other companies …

Listen: SL Controls MD Keith Moran Talking About the Tech Sector in Sligo Ahead of the Launch of Tech North West Read More »

Delivering bespoke Factory Automation solutions is one of the main services we offer at SL Controls. The scope of these projects is wide and varied, depending on the requirements of our clients. One example is a client that wanted to add an auxiliary production line to increase manufacturing capacity in an existing facility. The scope …

Case Study: Increasing Manufacturing Capacity by 50% and New Product Introduction with A Bespoke Factory Automation Solution Read More »

At SL Controls, we promote and highlight the benefits of living and working in Sligo at every opportunity we get. One of the latest was on The Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk. Our Managing Director, Keith Moran, joined other panellists to talk about why more and more people are moving to Sligo. Those reasons include …

On the Radio: SL Controls’ MD Keith Moran Talks to Pat Kenny on the Benefits of Living and Working in Sligo Read More »

SL Controls has worked on a range of projects over recent years helping clients in the medical device sector update their processes and production lines to comply with the new EU Medical Device Regulations (MDR). This new EU directive goes live in May 2020. One of the key requirements of the new EU MDR is …

Case Study: Complying with New EU Medical Device Regulations on Unique Device Identifiers Read More »

Once again this year, members of staff from SL Controls around the country took part in the Darkness Into Light walk in aid of Pieta House. The event, which is part of a global movement dedicated to ending suicide and supporting those who engage in self-harm, took place on Saturday, 11 May. It started at …

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The Green Ribbon Campaign is an annual initiative that aims to get people talking openly about mental health. It also highlights the challenges of dealing with the stigma that is too often associated with mental health issues. The campaign runs throughout May and SL Controls is proud to support it once again this year. We …

SL Controls Supports the Green Ribbon Campaign Again in 2019 Read More »

The Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo 2019 is only a few days away now, and this year’s event looks like it’s going to be as fantastic as ever. SL Controls will have a stand at the Expo, and we’d love to see you there. If you are an engineering student or are thinking of pursuing …

Come See Us at the Sligo Engineering & Technology Expo 2019 Read More »

Looking for Senior Engineering positions? Equipment Systems Designer, Senior Control Systems Engineers, and More… If you’re looking to take the next step in your engineering career, we could have the perfect position for you at SL Controls. SL Controls provides engineering consultancy services, controls system solutions, validation services, and automation services to the pharmaceutical and …

We’re recruiting Equipment Systems Designers, Project Managers & More… Read More »

At SL Controls, we offer expert Validation services to pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. Our robust solutions will support your validation requirements across all lifecycle phases, from concept to retirement. We’ll assess all risks and ensure those risks are mitigated. Watch our new Validation Animation to find out more about how our Validation team can …

VIDEO – How SL Controls’ Validation Services Can Help Your Business Read More »

SL Controls is today taking part in National Workplace Wellbeing Day at all our office locations across Ireland. The aim of National Workplace Wellbeing Day is to focus on the wellbeing of workers and encourage everyone to exercise more and eat a better diet.   Some of the wellbeing initiatives SL Controls has been involved …

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Equipment Systems Designers are crucial in modern, high-volume manufacturing facilities. They have wide areas of responsibility with the ultimate aims of improving OEE, making production lines more efficient, and increasing productivity. The solutions Equipment Systems Designers develop also help to reduce waste, enhance management oversight of manufacturing operations, and make it possible for manufacturers to …

Equipment Systems Designer at SL Controls – Advance Your Career with a New Challenge Read More »

We had a fantastic evening at Shannon Airport yesterday for the very successful Limerick For Engineering showcase 2019. On our stand, we had a Factory IO Simulation which attracted a lot of attention from all visitors to our stand. We also had races between young people and our programmed Rubik’s Cube solver made from LEGO …

Gallery: SL Controls at Limerick for Engineering 2019 Read More »

As part of our new Environmental Awareness campaign, SL Controls has launched an Upcycle Challenge for our staff. The aim is to get everyone on the team thinking creatively about how they can reuse rather than throwing away. The Environmental Awareness campaign will run throughout March in all of SL Controls offices across the country. …

SL Controls Launches Staff Upcycle Challenge Read More »

With only one week to go, the countdown to Limerick for Engineering is on! Now in its fifth year, the engineering showcase will take place on Thursday 7 March from 5.30pm – 8.30pm. The event is FREE and is open to students, parents, guidance counsellors, teachers, and anyone interested in an Engineering Career. The location …

Counting Down to Limerick for Engineering Event Read More »

SL Controls is using Valentine’s Day to encourage members of its team to Pay It Forward this week. This involves carrying out an act of kindness in the community or life in general. “We want to spread goodwill and kindness throughout SL Controls and into our wider communities,” said Emer Feeney.  “There are many types …

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SL Controls has been made aware of emails being sent to some of our customers from an unknown source.  The email is malicious and did not come from SL Controls. The email contains a fraudulent link to a form that asks the recipient to log into a portal using their email credentials. SL Controls advises …

SL Controls warns customers about phishing email scam Read More »

Little Bigtop is a Tipperary-based theatre group involved in an important and unique initiative. That initiative involves running programmes for children with complex needs, helping to engage them with music, theatre, and multi-sensory play. The theatre group was a nominee in our recent Share the Love campaign. It went on to win the public vote, …

SL Controls Limerick Office Donates €500 to Local Theatre Group for Important Initiative Read More »

We were delighted to attend the Limerick Institute of Technology Engineering open day on Saturday last. The event was aimed at leaving certificate students and their parents and showcased some of the local companies within the industry, alongside the engineering programmes available at LIT. It was a very enjoyable event and it was great to …

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The manufacturing sector is changing – we know this at SL Controls as we are at the forefront of helping manufacturers implement new technologies to increase productivity and drive efficiencies. This particularly applies in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing industries. The new technologies coming on-stream are creating a need for a new type of …

SL Controls-Backed E-Cubers Initiative Promotes Career of Equipment Systems Engineer Read More »

Many people use January to reboot their lifestyles, changing habits to live healthier. It’s a time to begin a new exercise regime or to alter diets, and SL Controls is getting into the spirit with a Healthy Scavenger Hunt for employees.   The Healthy Scavenger Hunt is a competition where the winning employee will receive …

A Healthy Scavenger Hunt to Kickstart 2019 Read More »

Share the Love is SL Controls initiative to support local causes, projects, and initiatives. We focus on the locations in Ireland where we have regional offices – Sligo, Galway, Limerick, and Dublin. Each quarter we select one office. Each person in that office can then nominate a local organisation or project to receive a donation …

Share the Love – SL Controls to Build on Current Success Throughout 2019 Read More »

SL Controls has two initiatives for employees that promote healthy living: Live Well at SL focuses on good physical health including leading an active lifestyle and eating healthily Think Well at SL focuses on good mental health and breaking down barriers in relation to mental health issues in the workplace An important part of both …

SL Controls Launches 2019 Employee Health & Wellbeing Events Calendar Read More »

SL Controls has donated €500 to the Little Bigtop theatre in Limerick. The donation is part of our ongoing Share the Love campaign. The Share the Love campaign involves each of our regional offices nominating local causes they would like SL Controls to donate to. The nominees are shortlisted to three, with the shortlist then …

SL Controls Donates €500 to Theatre to Help it Engage Children With Complex Disabilities Read More »

The SL Controls Maynooth/Leinster team have presented a cheque for €500 to CMRF Crumlin. This is part of our Share the Love campaign.   We have been running Share the Love throughout 2018. The campaign involves each of our regional offices selecting local causes they would like the company to donate money to. In some …

SL Controls Presents Share the Love Donation to CMRF Crumlin Read More »

We had our Christmas Jumper Day today at SL Controls with staff in all our regional offices showing off their best festive pullovers. We had a prize for the best jumper but, most importantly, the event was to support the Simon Community. Thanks to all the staff who wore a Christmas jumper today and who …

Christmas Jumper Day at SL Controls in Support of the Simon Community Read More »

On Friday last about 90 of us travelled to the Clayton Hotel Sligo for our Christmas party. A great night was had by all with fabulous food and entertainment until late.