2023 Exhibitors & Sponsors
SPARK! Engineering Festival is only possible because of the dedication, support and help provided by over 40 organisations which span the engineering, education, local government, charity, financial and marketing sectors. Everyone involved does so because they believe that engineering is vitally important, that it should be celebrated and that it can make the future a better place for all. We say an enormous 'thank you' to each and every person, many of who give their time freely to make this fantastic event happen.
2023 Exhibitors
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Founded in 1847 by George Stephenson, the 'father of the railways' and inventor of the famous Rocket steam locomotive, the IMECHE have been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession for 170 years. With over 113,000 members in 140 countries and working across industries such as railway, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, energy, biomedical and construction, their mission is to inspire the next generation, develop professional engineers and set the agenda.
Micrometric
Founded in 1981 in Lincoln, Micrometric Ltd specialises in the laser material processing of metals. We are a European leader in the use of lasers which produce fine parts and precision components for small prototypes through to large scale production. We have a unique set of manufacturing facilities which enable us to make parts which would otherwise be difficult to manufacture in any other way.
We specialise in a range of laser manufacturing services including cutting, etching, drilling and welding as well as tube cutting and precision component machining. Our knowledgeable engineering teams also have the expertise to process a range of other materials including rubber, brass, copper, silver, nickel, cobalt, molybdenum and titanium.
Dynex Semiconductor Ltd
Dynex Semiconductor Limited manufactures a wide variety of high power semiconductor devices, assemblies and test systems, which improve the reliability and control of electrical energy in applications worldwide such as electric power transmission, distribution grid systems, railway transportation, electric vehicles, renewable power and industrial motor drives.
Dynex has been manufacturing semiconductor products for over 60 years and is proud to have earned a first class reputation as a world-wide supplier of electronic components and assemblies. It’s culture is underpinned by values of customer support, product quality and reliability while delivering operational excellence. These values are supported by ensuring high levels of employee engagement are experienced by offering excellent development and progression opportunities with substantial employee benefits.
ITP Aero
ITP Aero is one of the world's leading aircraft engine and component companies, with 4,300 employees and facilities in Spain, the UK, Mexico, Malta and India. ITP has three UK sites in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire & Lincolnshire, employing over 850 people.
ITP Aero aims to develop technology to drive sustainable change in the aerospace sector. The development of proprietary technology is our main competitive advantage. Approximately half of the world's aircraft are equipped with ITP Aero products.
We are founding members of the EU Clean Aviation programme and the first Spanish-led aerospace company to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, in line with the UN’s Race to Zero initiative.
Wyman-Gordon
Wyman-Gordon is a world-leading manufacturer of Nickel, Titanium, and Steel alloy forgings for the aerospace, defence and energy sectors. Part of the major American corporation, PCC, they are a global manufacturer of complex metal components and supply products worldwide to prestigious blue-chip customers.
Wyman-Gordon is very proud of its long heritage in Lincoln, having been established in 1929 as Smith-Clayton Forge on the site they still occupy. The facility in Lincoln works in unison with the sister Wyman-Gordon plants in Livingston, Scotland and Plzen in the Czech Republic.
CONSTRUCT3D
CONSTRUCT3D is a leading innovator in 3D printing technology, based in Lincoln. With its dedication to quality and precision, the family-run company has distinguished itself by developing the UK's fastest 3D printer. It thrives on fostering digital craftsmanship, translating intricate designs into tangible reality at unparalleled speed. The company continues to redefine boundaries in additive manufacturing, setting new industry standards with their high-performance 3D printers. Their cutting-edge products not only serve a variety of industries, from prototyping to education, but also drive forward the future of manufacturing, making CONSTRUCT3D a true pioneer in the 3D printing sphere.
Society for Lincolnshire History & Archaeology
SLHA is a thriving membership organisation and Registered Charity concerned with all aspects of the History of Lincolnshire. This includes Industrial Archaeology and Engineering, Local History, Archaeology, Architecture, Dialect, Customs and Folklore.
The Society carries out research and surveys historic sites in addition to organising lectures, conferences, visits, guided walks and activities. The SLHA publishes a wide range of books and occasional Journals. The Society is based at Jews’ Court on Steep Hill, a significant building in the heart of historic Lincoln. It contains a bookshop selling new and secondhand Lincolnshire books, the Society Office and a meeting room.
If you are interested in finding out more about the SLHA please visit our website.
Educating Engineers
The University of Lincoln
The University has established an international reputation for the quality of teaching and research, with academics and students working together on major projects across areas as varied as cancer treatment, water conservation and low-carbon technology.
Economists estimate that the University has created at least 3,000 new jobs within Lincoln and that it generates more than £250 million every year for the local economy. It has also climbed more places in university league tables than almost any other institution.
From 2016, students will have access to a new building designed specifically for mathematics and physics, and additional purpose built facilities for engineering, health and social care and psychology.
University staff are continuing to conduct exciting research in partnership with a number of companies including Siemens, Volvo, Napier Turbochargers, the NHS, Castlet, Marks and Spencer and e2v.
Lincoln College
The Lincoln College Group is a place where exceptional, remarkable, astonishing and amazing learning and teaching takes place with the purpose of being an extraordinary employer-led organisation; producing a highly skilled and productive local workforce. Our engineering teams develop creative and technically strong engineers and ideas that help to shape the engineering landscape.
Our curriculums are designed to support the industry needs and skills of the next generation of engineers. We do this through empowering our learners to succeed in meeting the future demands of employers and close the skills gap, whilst developing the 21st century knowledge and skills required by a modern workforce.
Grantham College & University Centre
At Grantham College & University Centre we aim to ensure that all our students achieve their true potential. We have over 70 years’ experience of providing education and training. In this time, we have developed a welcoming and supportive environment where the needs of students are always put first.
We are constantly adapting and evolving to suit the needs of our students. We are proud to boast some of the most impressive facilities around, including the purpose-built three-storey arts centre, industry-standard workshops, studios, salons, labs and much more. We support thousands of full-time students, adult learners and apprentices currently in training.
Riseholme College
Riseholme College has been offering specialist, technical education for nearly 70 years. It has grown to include a wide range of specialist land-based subjects at college and degree level including Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Equine, as well as complimentary subjects such as Sport and Childcare. All of our subjects tap into the resources that our land has to offer us, as well as local and national needs to ensure that you have the wider skills you need for employment.
We deliver first-class education through a combination of innovative technologies, industry specialist tutors, real working environments and partnerships with leading employers.
