Prof. Gerry Byrne, Chief Scientific Officer of ReaDI-Watch and a distinguished figure in international manufacturing research, has attended the opening of the 2025 CIRP General Assembly this week.
The event is being held at the Stockholm Centre, where the Nobel Award Ceremonies take place
The event, recognized as one of the foremost global gatherings in advanced production engineering, brings together leading academics, industrial innovators, and policy-makers to exchange knowledge and shape the future of manufacturing.
Prof. Byrne, CSO ReaDI-Watch, at the 2025 CIRP General AssemblyProf. Byrne’s presence carries particular significance, as he is a past President of CIRP, having previously guided the academy through a period of growth and deepened global collaboration.
His return to the Assembly highlights not only his enduring commitment to advancing manufacturing science but also his role in bridging academic insight with industrial application through his current leadership at ReaDI-Watch.
Reflecting the Assembly’s theme of innovation and sustainable progress, Prof. Byrne emphasized the critical importance of R&D-led digitalisation in driving both technological advancement and real-world impact.
His continued contributions at the intersection of research, industry, and policy underscore CIRP’s mission of fostering excellence in production science for the benefit of society worldwide. He has previously received the prestigious Fraunhofer Taylor medal for his contributions to applied research globally.