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Agemaspark Hosts T-Level Engineering Students from Doncaster UTC for Industry Placement
Agemaspark, a leader in precision engineering and advanced manufacturing, is proudly supporting the development of future engineers by hosting two Doncaster UTC students on an industry placement as part of their T-Level in Engineering. Charlotte Thompson and Louis Simpson, both aged 17, joined Doncaster UTC in Year 9 and are now in the first year of their two-year T-Level qualification. As part of the course, which blends classroom learning with meaningful industry experience, the pair have just
Agemaspark appoints first degree apprentice
Nathan Bushrod, 18, from Kirk Sandall in Doncaster has joined Agemaspark on a degree apprenticeship starting with AMRC Training Centre in Rotherham next month. Nathan recently graduated from Doncaster utc with a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering which he completed over 2 years of study after leaving Hungerhill School. Pictured left, Andrew Millis supervising Nathan on an emill machine in the workshop His degree apprenticeship with AMRC Training Centre means he will study for a Level 6 in Manufacturing
Agemaspark and Toolmaker Jay Up for Apprenticeship Awards
Toolmaker Technician, Jay Ross, has been shortlisted as "Engineering/Manufacturing Apprentice of the Year" at the upcoming South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2024, while his supportive employer, Agemaspark, has likewise been shortlisted for "SME Employer of the Year". Ever since starting the company 20 years ago, Managing Director, Paul Stockhill, has always understood the importance of training his engineers in a diverse mix of skills that are coveted within the industry. In particular, he has been a
Precision Engineering Excellence Honoured During Visit by the Princess Royal
Yorkshire based precision-engineering firm, Agemaspark, showcased its innovative excellence to The Princess Royal during a visit this week (21 February 2024). HRH The Princess Royal was joined by Professor Dame Hilary Chapman DBE (pictured) – His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of South Yorkshire. Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark said: “It was a real honour to welcome Her Royal Highness and Dame Hilary to Agemaspark. “When I set the company up 20 years ago, I did not think that one day the
Agemaspark Takes a Step Closer to Nuclear Fitness
Doncaster based precision-engineering firm, Agemaspark, has taken a step closer to demonstrating its capabilities for working in the nuclear sector. The firm has recently completed the initial assessment stage of the Fit For Nuclear (F4N) process, a unique service to help UK manufacturing companies get ready to bid for work in the nuclear supply chain. Agemaspark has achieved this first milestone to gaining Fit For Nuclear status, which helps companies measure their operations against the standards
Doncaster Precision Engineering Firm Signs Up to Made Equal Employer Pledge
A Doncaster based firm that creates solutions for companies across the globe and beyond has signed a pledge committing to adopt an inclusive approach to recruiting and retaining diverse talent. Agemaspark, specialists in precision engineering, working in medical and clinical, aerospace, food and drink and plastic mould tooling has signed up to the Made in Yorkshire’s inclusion pledge. Paul Stockhill, managing director at Agemaspark said: “We are proud to have signed the Made Equal Employer pledge in
Agemaspark Eyes Space Once Again
A precision-engineering company based in Doncaster is once again eyeing space, as it looks to develop its specialist services into that sector Agemaspark is no stranger to working in this industry, having already played their part in a mission to Mars. The company was commissioned to do specialist work on four engine casings that required 1.2mm diameter instrumentation holes created in 150 positions. The components were then sent some 33.9 million miles from Doncaster to the Red Planet. Paul Stockhill,
Yorkshire Engineering Firm Urges Plastics Manufacturers To Get Ready for Changes in Legislation
A Yorkshire based precision-engineering company is urging plastics manufacturers to get ready for the changes in legislation coming later this year and in 2024. Agemaspark, based in Doncaster, is keen to ensure that businesses are ready for October 2023, when the single use plastic ban comes into force in England and, for the July 2024 changes, requiring tethered caps and lids for plastic containers up to three litres across Europe. Paul Stockhill, Managing Director at Agemaspark said: “These are
Harrison College Students Visit Innovative Engineering Company
A group of students with Special Educational Needs (SEND) from Harrison College have paid a visit to a Doncaster precision-engineering company. The students from the specialist business, enterprise and employability post-16 education college, visited Agemaspark to find out more about precision engineering and the company’s innovative techniques. Paul Stockhill, Managing Director of Agemaspark and Vice Chair of Doncaster UTC, said: “We were thrilled to welcome the students from Harrison College to
Doncaster Firm’s 3D Metal Printing Solution Will Be Used To Produce Bottle Caps for Worldwide Use
A Doncaster business has used its innovative 3D metal printing solution to create mould tools, reducing energy consumption and water requirements for a product that will be used worldwide. Precision engineering experts, Agemaspark, invested in 3D metal printing technology which — when combined with its unique conformal cooling technology in the manufacture of plastic caps and closures — is reducing cycle times by 20%. Working with long term client Silgan Closures, the company used this technology to
Toolmaker Award Win for Agemaspark and Advanced Plastic
Doncaster based precision engineering company Agemaspark and Advanced Plastics are celebrating a win at this year’s Plastic Industry Awards. The duo won the Supplier Partnership – Toolmaker category award at the ceremony in London. Paul Stockhill, managing director of Agemaspark said: “We’re thrilled to have won this award alongside Advanced Plastics. “We’ve worked with Advanced Plastics for five years and have been proud to work with them on this project to create a new tool for the automotive
The Next Generation of Engineers Hone Their Skills With Agemaspark
Eight students from Doncaster UTC have spent a week honing their engineering skills with Doncaster-based precision engineering firm, Agemaspark. The two groups, one from Y11 and one from Y13, each spent a week with the company taking part in vital work experience. The groups spent the week closely observing how the machines worked, experienced design using CAD and CAM software, and had the opportunity to operate an EOS 290 - 3D metal printing machine. Paul Stockhill, managing director of
Agemaspark on the Road to Success with New Tool for the Automotive Industry
Doncaster-based precision engineering company, Agemaspark, have created a new tool to help the automotive industry. Following a five-year partnership with Advanced Plastics, an Injection Moulding company that develops a diverse range of products for blue chip clients, Agemaspark has created a new tool that will be used to produce an in-car component to house a vision system within the vehicle. Paul Stockhill, managing director of Agemaspark said: “We’ve developed a strong relationship with Advanced
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Doncaster Precision Engineering Company Celebrates 20 Years of Innovation
A Doncaster precision-engineering company is celebrating its 20th anniversary, by reflecting on achievements of the past and looking forward to an exciting future. Agemaspark — which started as a two-man subcontracting business in October, 2002 — today produces unique designs and parts for companies all over the world. Aiming to offer clients a one-stop shop for engineering solutions — by combining new technology with cutting-edge design and manufacturing — Agemaspark works with industries including
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Finalists Announced for this Year’s Doncaster Business Awards
The shortlist for this year’s Doncaster Business Awards has just been announced, with an assortment of impressive nominees spanning a total of 13 different categories. Taking place on Thursday, December 1, this will be the annual ceremony’s 24th iteration and will take place at the usual venue of Doncaster Racecourse. The black-tie event always proves to be a highlight in the local business calendar, as it celebrates standout achievements from charities, SMEs and larger companies across the
South Yorkshire’s Lord Lieutenant Visits Doncaster Firm
Professor Dame Hilary Chapman, South Yorkshire’s Lord Lieutenant, recently visited a Doncaster precision engineering firm. Dame Hilary, who spent her entire career in nursing, was shown around the factory at Agemaspark Ltd where the company’s latest innovative practices were on display. Paul Stockhill, managing director of Agemaspark, said: “It was a real honour to welcome Dame Hilary to Doncaster today. “We were extremely proud to show her our latest technique, using 3D metal printing