ATU Galway: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering Dept.

Experience the brilliance of our third-year students in action! These videos showcase their innovative projects in motion, bringing ideas to life with technology, design and creativity. Each project reflects months of dedication and passion.

More photos of our 3rd year Mechanical Engineering projects! Every project is a testament to the hard work and talent of our students. Their enthusiasm and the positive atmosphere at the event were a testament to their hard work—and to the exceptional guidance and organisation provided by both the Lecturing and Workshop staff.

Well done to all involved!

This year’s Mechanical Year 3 projects were particularly remarkable. The integration of electrical engineering, manufacturing, wiring, automation, polymer science, and programming is no small feat, yet the students handled it with confidence.

Check out this stunning collection of projects showcasing their hard work, dedication, and passion. These projects highlight the incredible talent in our program.

WiSTEM is a society set up within ATU with the aim of bringing together women studying STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) courses and to help them succeed both in college and in the working world by promoting gender equity and access to STEM through mentoring, networking, scholarships, and continued dialogue through collaboration across campus initiatives and engaging organizations.

This years ATU Mechanical Engineering 3rd Year Project required students (in groups of 4) to design and development of a microplast injection moulding machine and produce an artifact from a mould designed and produced by the group. The rig itself was designed to the industry standards and is operated using Programmable logic control (PLC).

The project showcases a wide range of skills including CAD & CAM design, Manufacturing Technique, Electrical wiring and PLC programming.

Congratulations to Nigel, Mark, Alex and Padraig on a fantastic Project

This image is an exploded view of a 2-Stroke engine. Completed by a group of four 2nd Year Mechanical Engineering students using Top-Down Design techniques as part of their CAD module.

Congratulations and Well Done to Seamus O Maoilchiarain - Energy Engineering; and Xing Ying Chuang - Biomedical Engineering, both ATU Galway Engineering students, who recently received bursaries from a Local Biomedical Firm.

Photographed (L to R): Ms Nicola O’Connell, Learning and Development Lead, TE Connectivity; Ms Xing Ying Chuang, 4th Biomedical Engineering; Mr Seamus O Maoilchiarain, 4th Year Energy Engineering; and Mr Liam Ruddy, Senior Mechanical Engineer, TE Connectivity

Invent for the Planet didn’t disappoint this year! 35 students from all over the country teaming up for a 48 hr design experience, solving global issues! Our winners Power Up came up with a concept to give electricity to underserved regions of the world.