AV Technology

AV Technology, has appointed its first apprentice, who will be the first mechanical engineer to learn their specialisms while studying for a Diploma. Daniel Knowles, who is currently in his second year of a three year apprenticeship, will split his time between his studies at TTE Training in Ellesmere Port and on-the-job training at a number of AVT’s clients in the North West.

Engineering consultancy, AVT Technology, (AVT), has strengthened its machinery certification capability with the appointment of a new Compliance Engineer.

AV Technology has successfully assisted with the critical lifting stage of an essential upgrade project for the world famous clipper ship, Cutty Sark. The consultancy was contracted by SH Structures Ltd, who were responsible for the design, manufacture and installation of all the steel work on the project. The work has been crucial to the conservation project, which includes raising the ship by three metres to build a permanent visitors centre underneath. This historic clipper is based in Greenwich and is due to be reopened next Spring.

Neil Parkinson, Technical Director at South Manchester engineering consultancy, AV Technology (AVT), has joined an elite list of engineering professionals to be awarded a Fellowship of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Continuing AVT's tradition of providing renowned, high-quality and versatile machine-vision cameras, four new digital industrial cameras were demonstrated at May's Vision Show East.