AP&T wins 2017 Enlighten Award

AP&T, Monroe, N.C., has been awarded first prize in the 2017 Altair Enlighten Award competition in the Enabling Technology category. The company was recognized for its production method for hot forming of high-strength aluminum, which enables the production of lighterweight cars.

According to the company, its aluminum forming technology is the world’s first multipurpose production line for high-strength aluminum sheet metal. The technology enables flexibility in the forming of high-strength car body components with complex shapes and enables weight savings between 30 and 50 percent.