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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