Engineering

APT’s Future Looks Bright with Apprentices Like Joe

13.04.2023 - Apprenticeship | Engineering

APT Leicester invest in the next generation of manufacturing talent, delivering an intensive three year training programme at the Groby factory. Joe Ford took the opportunity, completing his apprenticeship and committing to a career as a Setter Programmer. Read more

Joe Ford trainee setter programmer

A Smooth Production Flow Makes for Consistent Turned Parts

15.10.2021 - Engineering | Turned Parts

Investing in the best machinery and cutting edge technology makes no difference to your production flow without an experienced team to make it all work. With 30 years of experience, Andy Stone, Production Manager at APT Leicester, knows just how important it is to bring all three together. Read more

Live automation machining control screen

What is Reverse Engineering and How can it Help You?

10.02.2020 - Engineering | Turned Parts

Sometimes customers come to us with a part they want us to replicate. They don’t have the detailed drawings or spec we normally require, but they do have the existing component. In these cases we may be able to use reverse engineering to accurately recreate the part. Read more

Component Reverse Engineering

Nurturing Young Engineering Talent

11.04.2017 - Apprenticeship | Engineering

At APT, we feel it is important to excite young people about a career in manufacturing and see our work placement scheme as a valuable part in fuelling the ambitions of the potential engineers of the future. Meet our protege, Adam. Read more

Adam selecting material during his apprenticeship at APT