Aluminium alloy powder production for additive manufacturing is set to expand through a new technical cooperation agreement between CNPC Powder China Ltd and Xi’an Bright Laser Technologies Co Ltd (BLT). The agreement covers the production and international distribution of BLT-AlAM400, an aluminium alloy powder developed for applications in humanoid robotics, new energy vehicles (NEVs), aerospace and other industrial sectors. Under the agreement, BLT has authorised Shanghai-based CNPC Powder to manufacture BLT-AlAM400 on a contract basis in China and sell the powder internationally. CNPC Powder has also secured exclusive overseas agency rights, excluding BLT’s direct sales network and existing regional agents. With an annual powder production capacity of almost 10,000 tonnes, CNPC Powder...
BorgWarner has won its first commercial order for an electric motor developed with aluminium-wire hairpin winding technology. The US automotive supplier will provide the new eMotor to a major Chinese automaker for use in hybrid vehicles, bringing the technology into its first production application. The motor uses aluminium-wire hairpin winding technology and is designed for hybrid vehicles. Its applications include generator motors and traction motors for auxiliary drive systems, with production scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Explore AL Circle’s report ALuminium Wires & Cables - Insights & Forecast to 2030 for insights into aluminium applications, industry developments and opportunities across the electrical sector . Compared with conventional copper-wire motors with...
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Qatalum aluminium plant found an alternative sea routes to export its metal. Hydro’s spokesman said that the customers may face delays in deliveries, reported by Reuters. T he Qatalum JV was working to find alternative shipment routes to enable it to continue to serve its global customers. Recently, the Qatalum aluminium plant announced that they are working to solve outbound logistical challenges arising from the uncertain situation in the Middle-East after Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut off transportation links and severed diplomatic ties with Qatar. Qatalum is a joint venture between Hydro and Qatar Petroleum, and is producing more than 600,000 tonnes per year of value-add primary aluminum to customers in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Most Qatalum shipments normally go through...
Aluminium foil is more than just a convenient food packaging material. The global aluminium foil packaging market will reach 12.45 million tons by 2020, recording a CAGR of 6.47 per cent, according to analysts at Technavio, Aluminium foil, which is a malleable material, can be moulded without losing its integrity and is suitable for any kind of customization. Aluminium packaging plays a major role in protecting, distributing and displaying goods. The U.S. has a large aluminium foil manufacturing companies and emerges as a huge market for aluminium foils as flexible packaging is one of the most profitable industries in the nation. According to the Aluminum Association, the aluminium foil market is worth about $5 billion, and about 36% of it is supplied by imports. Top key manufacturers of...
Global aluminium maker Alcoa has restarted half the capacity at its aluminium smelter in Australia's Victoria that was crippled by a state-wide blackout six months ago. The Portland smelter has been running at a third of its 300 000 t/y capacity since a freak storm prompted the poweroutage in December, causing molten aluminium to solidify in the facility's potlines and freezing production. "Getting to the half way point in our bid to restore the business has been a big task, but what I have seen up to now gives me great confidence in our ability to deliver the plan," Plant Manager Peter Chellis said in a statement. The plant's resumption has come in part due to a A$240-million ($182-million) government-sponsored rescue package that has secured its future for at least four years in a state...
China, the world’s fastest growing and second largest economy, plays a dominant role in in the global aluminium market. The nation accounts for about a half of global aluminium consumption, and is forecasted to boost this share to 59 per cent by 2025. According to an SMM report, China’s aluminium output rose 21.6 per cent year-on-year to 3.17 million tonnes in May. The production will continue to grow on a yearly basis in June. The country produced 15.21 million tonnes of aluminium during the first five months in 2017. As of June 1, aluminium stocks in domestic five major markets totalled 1.19 million tonnes, up 766,000 tonnes from a year ago. According to the recent estimate, China exported an estimated 135446 tonnes of aluminium in the first quarter of 2016-2017. In the second quarter,...
China’s alumina output rose 17.1% year-on-year to 5.68 million tonnes in May, and the daily average output dropped 3.5% month-on-month to 183,000 tonnes, SMM statistics showed. Alumina prices fell below costs. This, combined with environmental issue in Shanxi and Guizhou, prompted many alumina producers to cut output or entered maintenance. Shanxi Xiaoyi Taixing Aluminum Magnesium shifted to production of aluminum hydroxide. East Hope Jinzhong Chemical put 1 million tonnes of capacity under maintenance. Chalco (Shanxi) slashed capacity by 800,000-tpy, and Chalco (Zhongzhou) cut capacity by 350,000-tpy. Tianyuan Chemical put all production lines under maintenance. Henan Wanji cut capacity by 400,000-tpy. Aokaida Chemical put lines under maintenance in turn. Shanxi Huaqing Aluminum closed...
Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. (CDE) announced on Tuesday, that the company created a new line of axial-lead aluminium electrolytic capacitors. The aluminium electrolytic capacitors are used for applications that require high-performance under all operating conditions. “The HHT is the only axial-lead electrolytic featuring a glass-to-metal seal to prevent dry-out of the capacitor electrolyte. Shelf life is an extraordinary10 years and operational rated life is 2,000 hours at rated voltage and +175 °C. At +150 °C and full-rated voltage, HHT capacitors outperform competitive technologies in a 5,000 hr test with ripple currents of up to 10 Arms,” according to the company. “This level of performance makes the HHT an excellent match for high-stress applications in military, aerospace,...
The prices of A00 aluminium ingots in China major consumer markets are trending higher today on June 9. A00 Aluminium Ingot (North China) price ranges at RMB 13,660-13,680 per tonne with the average price standing at RMB 13,670 per tonne, up 0.15 per cent from its previous price of RMB 13,650 per tonne on Thursday, June 8. The price of A00 Aluminium Ingot (South China) has dropped in the range of RMB 13,680-13,700 per tonne. The average price currently stands at RMB 13,690 per tonne, down -15 per cent from its earlier price. The price of A00 Aluminium Ingot (East China)-Zhejiang is ranging between RMB 13,640-13,650 per tonne, and the average price is at RMB 13,645 per tonne, up 0.15 per cent from its previous price. A00 Aluminium Ingot (Northeast China) price ranges at RMB 13,650-13,670...
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Constellium N.V. celebrates the 50th anniversary of its world-class research and technology center, C-TEC, in Voreppe, France. C-TEC, Constellium’s innovation engine, has greatly contributed to position Constellium as a global leader in aluminium transformation, by developing high value-added products and solutions for today and tomorrow. During the last 50 years, C-TEC has been the birthplace of more than 600 patent families and trademarks, including breakthrough innovations, among which: the game-changer aluminium-lithium Airware technology for the aerospace market, a new generation of advanced alloys and solutions such as Securalex HS for the automotive market, and Aeral, a new solution for the aerosol market. C-TEC also constantly monitors and evaluates the megatrends that are shaping...
Endurance Technologies, one of the leading aluminium die casting manufacturer in India, is planning to ramp up its annual installed capacity for manufacturing aluminium die casting (high pressure) and machining components / parts at its Chennai Plant. The investment worth INR 91.2 million will be required for the expansion plan. Investment will be funded by through internal accruals. The company plans to expand its installed capacity from 8,161 million tonnes to 12,250 million tonnes. Endurance Technologies is one of the leading automotive component manufacturers in aluminium die casting (including alloy wheels), suspension, transmission and brake systems. The company operates 18 plants in India and 8 plants in Europe.
LME aluminium is nearing a strong resistance at the five-day moving average. The light metal traded globally dropped marginally to US$1,902.50 after night trading on Thursday, June 8, from US$1,903.50 per tonne on Wednesday, June 7. Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) suggests that LME aluminium will continue to fluctuate in the range of US$1,895-1,915 per tonne on Friday, June 9. As on June 8, LME official cash buyer price of aluminium stands at US$1,902 per tonne, cash seller & settlement price is US$1,902.50 per tonne, 3M buyer price is US$1,903 per tonne, 3M seller price is US$1,903.50 per tonne, Dec1 buyer price is US$1,933 per tonne, and Dec1 seller price is US$1,938 per tonne. The current LME official Opening Stock of aluminium is estimated at 1461700 tonnes, total Live Warrants is...
India's major aluminium scrap commodities prices fell on the Scrap Register Price Index as on Wednesday tracking the weakness in aluminium futures prices at Multi Commodity Exchange. The major aluminium scrap commodities like aluminium rod company, aluminium rod local, aluminium sheet cutting, aluminium utensil scrap and aluminium wire scrap showed a down trend on the Scrap Register Prices Index as on Wednesday. The most active June aluminium contract on Multi Commodity Exchange down by 0.88 percent to Rs. 122.40 per kilogram on Wednesday from previous close of INR 125.50 per kilogram. The MXC aluminium prices touched an intra-day high of INR 123.10 per kilogram and an intra-day low of INR 122 per kilogram during Wednesday. Aluminium futures prices at Multi Commodity Exchange declined as...
Chinese power transformer and other equipment manufacturer TBEA has expressed intentions to exploit the bauxite mined and left behind by the global mining company BHB Billiton in Guinea. Source: Google A business delegation from China comprising TBEA executives met Guinea’s environment, waters and forestry minister Mrs. Aissatou BALDE this week and shared their plans. The office of the Economic and Commercial Counsellor of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Republic of Guinea published a report in this regard on their website. TBEA plans to set up their base in Fria, Lower Guinea. The company would build a deepwater port and supplementary infrastructure for transporting bauxite from the region, the report said.
Societe Miniere de Boke (SMB) will be able to export 35 million tonnes of bauxite from Guinea per year once the third phase infrastructure project is completed, MiningSink reported. SMB, co-founded by Singapore’s Winning International Group, China’s Hongqiao Group, Yantai Port Group and Guinea’s UMS, entered into production in July 2015. The JV exported 8 million tonnes of bauxite from July 2015 to July 2016 and exports hit over 10 million tonnes in 2016, challenging Guinea-based CBG’s leadership. Construction of mining sites in the first two phases and Katougouma port has been finished. The third phase infrastructure project is scheduled to begin in 2017, with investment at $250 million.
For a third consecutive year, Staten Island K-12 science teachers can participate in a free Recycling Activities Collection training workshop designed to equip them with the resources, tools, and strategies needed to share the science behind recycling with students. The training will be based upon the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries’ (ISRI) standards-based recycling curriculum, developed by JASON Learning. This year’s workshop, presented by JASON Learning, will take place on Thursday, June 8 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Grand Oaks Country Club in concert with the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation’s Green ‘n Clean Festival 2017. The training session will be introduced this year by Staten Island Borough President James S. Oddo, New York City Department of Sanitation...
Australia-based Civmec Limited announced that the company secured Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract as well as other new construction and maintenance contracts, totalling approximately AUD $90 million. Apart from a civil concrete contract by Altura Mining Lithium Operations Pty Ltd, the company has been awarded contract by Alcoa of Australia Ltd. The contract will be executed over the next 18 months with a workforce of more than 200 people. The company will undertake the engineering, procurement, delivery, construction, integration, commissioning and performance testing of a filter facility, materials handling system and associated supporting infrastructure at Alcoa’s Pinjarra Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. Civmec’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Patrick...
Prices of aluminium fluoride and cryolite, the two supplementary raw materials used in aluminium smelting, registered their first fall since September 2016 yesterday, on June 7. Both the materials show cyclical price trends. So, as the off-season arrives in July, their demand automatically softens and the prices drop. Aluminium fluoride prices in China major markets declined from RMB 9,200-9,400 per tonne in May to RMB 9,000-9,200 per tonne in June. The average aluminium fluoride price stands at RMB 9,100 per tonne as on June 8. Cryolite prices in China market also dropped from RMB 6,300-6,500 per tonne in May to RMB 6,000-6,200 per tonne in June. The average cryolite price stands at RMB 6,100 per tonne as on June 8. Prices of fluorite, on the other hand, raw material for both cryolite...
The ongoing environmental protection inspections are taking a heavy toll on aluminium extrusion production in China’s major producing regions, SMM has learned. About 110 small aluminium extrusion producers in Shandong, Hebei and Foshan have shut down for corrections, affecting approximately 2 million tonnes of capacity, SMM estimates. One aluminium extrusion producer in Nanhai told SMM it is planning to relocate to nearby Qingyuan so as to avoid strict environmental protection checks.
Quantum Resources is planning to acquire Australian private minerals exploration company Halcyon Resources as it intends to enter the high purity alumina (HPA) market. The company is planning a bid for all of Halcyon’s shares. The company said that they will continue to pursue new energy metals in conjunction with its proposed acquisition plus its commitment to the existing Thompson Bros lithium project in Canada, reported by Australian Mining. In March, Quantum Resources announced that drilling had started at the Thompson Bros. Lithium project. Quantum’s director Avi Kimelman stated: “Upon the completion of the proposed transaction, the indicative work activities schedule will include determination of the exploration from historic data [and] additional drilling as required.” Halcyon...
