We’re thrilled to welcome Tim Webb to the FIRMA Engineering team. Tim brings a rich and diverse background, having earned a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Newcastle University in 2011. Since then, he has expanded his expertise to encompass manufacturing and software engineering, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies and delivering award-winning technical solutions across […]
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What a milestone!! – Completed in 18 Months FIRMA Engineering visits the UK National Nuclear Laboratories (UKNNL) to perform acceptance testing ahead of delivery of its first FIRMArm into commercial service at Sellafield Ltd. What a fantastic day for everyone as the UKCA Marked FIRMArm is put through its paces. This major milestone took place […]
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FIRMA Engineering has successfully overseen critical work for Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) at Sizewell A, using the FIRMArm Mk2 to assay objects within a MAGNOX swarf storage vessel. NRS required detailed information on several objects inside the vessel, including radiation being emitted and the corresponding levels. The FIRMArm Mk2 was deployed effectively, carrying both a […]
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FIRMA Welcomes NRS. Representatives from Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) recently visited FIRMA Engineering’s Rotherham offices for training on the FIRMArm Mk2, ahead of upcoming work at a Sizewell A Swarf Storage Vessel. During this project, the FIRMArm will be used to assay objects of interest for radiation emissions. The training session demonstrated the Mk2’s full […]
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FIRMA Engineering Ltd, celebrates a major achievement with the announcement of a commercial contract for the supply of a remote deployment device. Developed with funding and support from Game Changers over a period of 4 years, the first order for the technology known as FIRMArm has been placed by Sellafield Ltd for use across the […]
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An excellent afternoon. FIRMA Engineering takes part in an “Aerospace Engineering Speed Networking” event at the University of Sheffield. A great opportunity for FIRMA to present how it is currently supporting the aerospace sector and to provide an insight into the career oportunities available to aerospace engineering graduates.
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With successful demonstrations at NNL in Workington, Cumbria and a live deployment at Sellafield in Sept 2022, FIRMArm is gathering interest in both domestic and international markets. FIRMA Engineering were delighted to host “Kohei Sohda” (TEPCO) on the 24th of January. Kohei represents TEPCO’s aspirations to support an international strategy group closely linked to addressing […]
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Our growth continues. We are delighted to announce yet another new face here at FIRMA Engineering Ltd. Richard joined FIRMA Engineering in September 2023 after graduating from University of Sheffield with a MEng (Hons I) Aerospace Engineering. His final year project was titled “Rocket motor thermodynamic cycle development and topology optimisation” and involved process design […]
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Continuing with our growth strategy, we are delighted to announce another new face here at FIRMA Engineering Ltd. Liam joined FIRMA Engineering in early September 2023 after graduating from University of Sheffield with a BEng (Hons I) Aerospace Engineering. His final year dissertation was an investigation into the “Fatigue Performance of Additively Manufactured Aerospace Alloys”. […]
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Having had a very busy first half of the year, we are delighted to announce a new face here at FIRMA Engineering. William joined FIRMA Engineering in July 2023 after graduating from University of Nottingham with a BEng (Hons I) Aerospace Engineering. His final year dissertation was “Configuration and Control of a Subsonic Missile Interceptor”. […]
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Reflecting on 2022 there were a number of milestone events to celebrate at FIRMA Engineering, not least the live deployment of our FIRMArm multi-role device inside a nuclear cell on the Sellafield site. This deployment footage demonstrates the simultaneous acquisition of live video and gamma radiation data, giving Sellafield experts an insight into cell conditions […]
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Sit back and enjoy some of the highlights of this FIRMArm & Rawwater M3 Integration Demonstration. Be sure to look out for notable colleagues from SL and NNL. In 2022, FIRMA Engineering hosted a successful demonstration of the integration between FIRMA’s FIRMArm remote access tool and Rawwater’s Molten Metal Manipulation (M3) sealing technology to a […]
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It was a pleasure for the FIRMA Management Team to attend this event. FIRMA learnt a great deal about nuclear decommissioning across Europe, with some excellent presentations of current and future decommissioning projects. FIRMA made some great new contacts especially with regards to our FIRMArm project (our remotely deployable mechanical arm) and viewed some interesting […]
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FIRMA is excited to be attending the 11th International conference on nuclear decommissioning. We are looking forward to learning more about decommissioning markets and the latest developments in the technologies supporting nuclear decommissioning. And let’s not forget, making new friends and connections, to help grow our network. https://lnkd.in/dvthGRg
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Everyone at FIRMA Engineering is excited and proud to be featured in the Sellafield Ltd – Annual Research and Development Review 2021/22 https://lnkd.in/e3JU6FGD Having had a fantastic year taking the FIRMArm form inactive demonstration to active demonstration everyone at FIRMA is thrilled to be recognised for their hard work and efforts in making FIRMArm a […]
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What a fantastic autumn for the FIRMArm project, supported by Sellafield, Sellafield Gamechangers, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) & FIS360. Everyone at FIRMA Engineering was thrilled to take part in the successful deployment of the FIRMA Engineering FIRMArm at Sellafield on the 13th Sept 2022. This is a significant step in the acceleration of cost-effective nuclear […]
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As part of our continued growth strategy supported by the Department for International Trade (DIT), FIRMA Engineering Ltd enjoyed a visit to Kinectrics Inc in Toronto, Canada this week. We explored opportunities for the collaboration of our businesses in the Canadian and North American power industries and had an excellent day touring their facility. The […]
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As part of our growth strategy supported by the Department for International Trade (DIT), FIRMA Engineering Ltd is thrilled to be paying a visit to Kinectrics Inc in Toronto, Canada next week to discuss opportunities for our services and products. Directors Stewart Feather and Lee Chapman are looking forward to meeting the Kinectrics team and […]
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What a fantastic week for the FIRMArm project, supported by Sellafield, Sellafield Gamechangers, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) & FIS360. Everyone at FIRMA Engineering was thrilled to take part in the successful deployment of the FIRMA Engineering FIRMArm at Sellafield last week. This is a significant step in the acceleration of cost-effective nuclear decommissioning. After weeks […]
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An excellent day for FIRMA Engineering. The FIRMArm arrived on Site at Sellafield today ready for active deployment tomorrow. Many thanks to the FIRMA Engineering team, especially, Sean Feather & Jon Hobson and for all the support FIRMA has had from National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL), Sellafield Ltd, #FIS360 and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) in […]
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FIRMA made some great contacts and learnt a great deal about how SME’s can contribute to the decommissioning challenges within the NDA Estate, gaining great insight into commercial routes into Sellafield for SME’s. A special thanks to everyone I spoke to from DDP. I hope you all had a great day. Anyone wishing to talk […]
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FIRMA Engineering Ltd had an excellent day yesterday at the NDA Group Supply Chain Event and enjoyed the various breakout presentations provided throughout the day. A great deal of interest shown in the FIRMA Engineering, “FIRMArm” (Patent Pending), by various operators within the Sellafield Site and tier two providers looking to collaborate on various projects. […]
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Don’t forget to come and meet FIRMArm! FIRMArm is FIRMA Engineering’s cost-effective solution helping with nuclear decommissioning, while maintaining operator safety. Easy to deploy and operate with multiple end effector options. Visit FIRMArm on stand i13 in the Innovation Zone at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Supply Chain event in Telford. Learn More about FIRMArm: https://lnkd.in/g6JFGTBT […]
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What a splendid day, where we all celebrated the graduation of our degree apprentice Sean Feather at the Octagon Centre yesterday in Sheffield Many thanks to Dr Kathryn Jackson (Programme Lead – University Teacher) and Linda White (Curriculum Operations Lead) from the AMRC Training Centre for being with us on this special day. Sean has […]
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It has been a very productive week for FIRMA, NNL and Sellafield with the simulated deployment of the FIRMArm on the TED Rig at NNL exceeding reach expectations. All aspects of the planned live deployment in September were executed and the team concluded that the FIRMArm and its latest enhancements were good to go. This […]
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A Splendid start to the week. FIRMA Engineering Ltd is in Cumbria delivering four days of training at the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) facility in Workington. FIRMA, NNL & Sellafield, will be working together to prepare for the forthcoming live deployment in Sept 2022. Exciting times as FIRMA takes the final step before Sellafield begins […]
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Welcoming visitors from Sellafield Ltd and National Nuclear Laboratory to FIRMA’s Sheffield HQ, we showcased our ability to apply Rawwater’s instantly curing #M3 low-melting-point alloy spray seals, using FIRMA’s remote deployment system – #FIRMARM. The result of effective technology integration, our combined achievement offers exciting opportunities for an adaptable deployment system for the rapid recovery […]
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FIRMArm is FIRMA Engineering’s cost effective solution helping with nuclear decommissioning, while maintaining operator safety. Easy to deploy and operate with multiple end effector options. Visit FIRMArm on stand i13 in the Innovation Zone at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Supply Chain event in Telford. Learn More about FIRMArm: https://lnkd.in/g6JFGTBT
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FIRMA Engineering is currently working with Rawwater to integrate their (M3) Molten Metal Manipulation, Sealing Technology with the FIRMA FIRMArm. This project is proving the feasibility of the integration of the two technologies, which has a potential to cut costs in maintenance/repair at nuclear sites such as Sellafield and Dounreay. Rawwater’s visit is a precursor […]
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What a splendid day at the Game Changer Innovation Festival at the Rosehill Theatre. Lots of interest in the FIRMArm and our Drone “Ghost”. We made some great new contacts and have lots to follow up on. A big thanks to FIS360 for organizing the event, great job guys. And to Sellafield, NNL and the […]
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FIRMA Engineering Ltd is looking forward to the Game Changer Innovation Festival tomorrow at the Rosehill Theatre. Come and visit our stand.
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A special thanks to Laura Frazer-Smith for helping to co-ordinate the demonstration and taking part in the operation of the FIRMArm at NNL on Tuesday (01/03/2022). Laura is currently a Chemical Engineering IP Student working for Sellafield, focusing on POCO and Decontamination Capability. She is keen to get involved at all levels and is a […]
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An Excellent Day 2: FIRMA Engineering Ltd, NNL and Sellafield put the F.I.R.M. Arm technology through its paces yesterday (1st March 2022) on the TED rig at the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) Workington facility. The morning session was dedicated to supporting the upcoming live deployment, and the afternoon session for those who have recently taken […]
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A splendid start to the week. (Day 1) FIRMA Engineering Ltd return to Cumbria for a demonstration of the F.I.R.M. Arm technology (Patent Pending GB2101716.5) at the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) facility in Workington. This is the second demonstration to senior members of Sellafield Ltd in preparation for active deployment later in the year. We […]
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FIRMA Engineering are delighted to have taken part in this Gamechangers challenge. Sellafield Gamechangers and FIS360 have acted as a conduit to allow FIRMA to prove its technical capability to provide a leading-edge deployment technology, which is becoming increasingly closer to being adopted for a range of inspection and maintenance activities across the Sellafield estate. […]
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