Driving Progress and Innovation: Highlights from the MIDAS Ireland Conference

Last week, Mint-Tek had the privilege of attending the MIDAS Ireland Conference & Gala Dinner, a key gathering for leaders and innovators in the semiconductor industry. It was an inspiring day filled with insights, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions about the future of this vital sector in Ireland. One of the highlights was a panel hosted […]

Mint‑Tek to Attend MIDAS Ireland Annual Conference in Cork

We’re delighted to announce that Mint‑Tek will be attending the MIDAS Ireland Annual Conference & Gala Dinner on November 13th, 2025, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork. This year’s theme, “The Societal Benefit of Semiconductors,” brings together leading voices from Ireland’s electronics and semiconductor sectors. With speakers from AMD, Intel, Infineon, Cadence, and […]

PCB Design Workshop Recap – October 8th, 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent online workshop introducing DesignSpark PCB. It was a fantastic session, and we’re grateful to all who participated and contributed to the lively discussion. The agenda for the session included: Welcome & IEEE Introduction – Tom and Ethan Mint‑Tek, WE Unite, and MIDAS Overview – Siobhán […]

Siobhán to Speak at Big Data Belfast 2025

We’re proud to share that Siobhán Ní Chofaigh will be representing our team at Big Data Belfast 2025, taking place this Wednesday, 22nd October at the ICC Belfast. This year’s conference is set to be the largest yet, welcoming over 900 delegates for a full day of insights, innovation, and discussion around the future of […]

Silicon Island Launch: Siobhán ní Chofaigh Champions Innovation at Ireland’s Semiconductor Strategy Event

Cork, Ireland – May 19, 2025 The Tyndall National Institute played host to a landmark moment in Ireland’s tech future with the launch of “Silicon Island: A National Semiconductor Strategy.” The event, led by Minister Peter Burke, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to unveil a bold roadmap for Ireland’s role in the global semiconductor ecosystem. Among […]

STEMblem Transition Year Competition Winners Announced

On the 21st of November, on a rare snowy day in Galway, the PorterShed hosted the final of our STEMblem Transition Year competition. Despite the weather, six innovative teams braved the conditions to present their projects to an enthusiastic audience and a panel of esteemed judges.   Thank you to all the participants! We would […]

STEMblem Product Design Competition

Mint-Tek Launches Product Design Competition(STEMblem) to Inspire Creativity and Innovation amongst Transition Year Students  The competition invites TY students from secondary schools across Galway to conceptualise and design a product – a St. Patrick’s Day themed emblem.  Prize: €2500 worth of the winning team’s product, finalised, tested, and manufactured.  Important Dates! 4th October – Closing […]

Cyber Essentials for Small Businesses (Part 2)

INTRODUCTION This guide offers a practical look at completing the Cyber Essentials certification. It is designed to help you understand the types of questions you will encounter during the self-assessment. I will walk you through each section of the assessment, complete with screenshots, so you can clearly see what is required at each step. In […]