Portuguese space technology group Omnidea has completed the acquisition of key UK manufacturing assets and intellectual property from Orbex.
The strategic buy establishes Omnidea’s permanent operations at Orbex’s former manufacturing facilities in Forres, Scotland, securing an initial team of local specialists and positioning the company for broader regional growth.
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Building a Scottish Hub for Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing
The newly acquired Scottish site will function as Omnidea's core center for the development and production of aerospace structures and flight-and-ground systems electronics.
By combining these capabilities with its established expertise in propulsion and fluid systems—honed through longstanding collaborations with the European Space Agency (ESA)—the company aims to bolster independent access to space across Europe.
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Strengthening Europe's Independent Space Capabilities
Led locally by Vice-President Sérgio da Cunha Oliveira, the expansion allows Omnidea to integrate a highly qualified talent pool while scaling its technological contributions to the European NewSpace market.
Beyond core space applications, the organization intends to apply its advanced engineering capabilities to other high-tech markets, reinforcing international connections from its new base in the United Kingdom..
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