TPT March 2024

INDUSTRY

European partners gather in UK for innovative welding demonstration

our abilities at Forth, but also puts a spotlight on the effectiveness of the partnership in shaping processes that will ultimately benefit people globally.” The successful demonstration marked a critical step forward in the journey toward implementing this cutting-edge technology across the shipping industry, bringing forward a new era of efficiency and innovation in maritime repairs. The first of the demonstrations offered visitors an opportunity to see Forth’s FSW equipment in action out of the water – with a clear view of the welding site. On Wednesday, the European consortium watched the process take place underwater – affirming its abilities for commercialisation in industry.

for the first time, showcasing Forth’s part in the project, and bringing together expertise from across the continent. The new technology will ultimately allow ship owners to repair vessels in the water, cutting out the need for a dry dock. This innovative approach will be utilised by shipyards and naval architects across Europe and beyond. Once rolled out across shipyards, RESURGAM will offer significant benefits to specialised repairs – improving safety, cutting costs and saving time when compared with the existing approach to hull repairs. Mark Telford, managing director at Forth Engineering, said: “Hosting our Europe-wide partners here in Flimby has been excellent, this is a world-first happening right here in West Cumbria and a real showcase of what we’re capable of in this region. “This milestone not only showcases

ENGINEERS from across Europe met in Flimby, UK to demonstrate revolutionary welding technology that will transform the way repairs are carried out. Forth Engineering, a Cumbria-based leaders in engineering solutions, invited 12 partners from across Europe to showcase Robotic Survey, Repair and Agile Manufacturing (RESURGAM), a project that combines in-water Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology with AI and robotics. In January, Forth, the technical manager of the project, hosted partners from across the continent at its Flimby headquarters for the first demonstrations of the RESURGAM technology, accumulating almost three years of hard work. Partners from Belgium, The Netherlands, Ireland, Turkey, France, Spain, France, Poland and the UK witnessed the new technology in action

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