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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Alteo is the leading producer of non-metallurgical alumina in France. The company has three alumina refineries in France: the alumina refinery in Gardanne, a white fused alumina facility in La Bâthie and a brown fused alumina plant in Beyrède. {newsStudioGallery} Alteo Gardanne is one of the world leaders in specialty alumina production and offers a wide range of products. It is formed after divestment of the specialty aluminas group by Rio Tinto. The plant is one of the world’s largest producer of specialty alumina with production capacity of 635kT per year. As the data shows, France exported 280959 tons of alumina in 2015. In 2016, the volume of alumina export stood at 225113 tons, a decrease of 55846 tons from the previous year. The country is estimated to export 224286 tons of alumina...
According to the latest Aluminum Association report, shipments of Aluminium Powder and Paste to domestic markets by domestic producers, including imports by domestic producers stood at 7.08 million pounds during April 2017, an increase of 57% YOY. On a month on month comparison, shipments rose 3.9% over the March 2017 total of 6.82 million pounds. YTD shipments through April 2017 stood at 25.94 million pounds, up 12.7% over the 2016 YTD total of 23.02 million pounds. Compared to April 2016, shipments of aluminium powder to domestic markets increased 80.5% to 6.17 million pounds, while shipments of paste were off 16.6% to 0.92 million pounds. Estimated shipments of Aluminium Forgings and Impacts by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at 31.2 million pounds during April 2017, an increase of...
Former director of Melbourne's Alumina limited, Mike Ferraro is stepping in as the successor of CEO Peter Wasow, who announced his retirement on Monday May 22. Ferraro will be assuming his new office after Wassow retires on May 31, the company announced without giving any reason for the departure of the latter. Explaining the change Alumina Ltd’s Chairman John Pizzey said, “Peter joined the Company as a non-executive director in 2011 and became CEO at the start of 2014” ... “In that time, both the Company and AWAC have undergone a significant transformation, significantly influenced by Peter’s perseverance and efforts. The recent negotiations by the Company culminated in significant improvements to our participation rights in the AWAC joint venture in 2016. The Board and I would like to...
FIT Group, a unique provider of industrial additive manufacturing (AM), enhanced its capacity to develop proprietary software solutions by commissioning its fully owned subsidiary FIT Additive S.R.L. in Brasov, Romania. Additive manufacturing can improve the form and function of many products for the automotive, construction, designing and industrial sector. Redesigning, as extensive as a new design concept is very often required to achieve AM’s full potential. FIT is automatizing and standardizing the AM workflow in order to provide these new AM designs in a cost-effective manner. This project is a part of FIT’s plan to expand its software development capabilities. FIT is currently developing a proprietary software solution for a lot size of one, however, unless different parts are...
Alumina prices in China domestic market have regained strength after a hiatus. Supply uncertainty caused due to recent production cuts at the alumina refineries coupled with strong demand has allowed China alumina prices to stage a rally after a continuous downtrend. The average alumina price in North, East, South and Central China market stood at 2,300 yuan per tonne in the week ended May 21, up by 20 yuan from an earlier 2,280 yuan per tonne. Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco)also raised their average alumina prices to 2,550 yuan per tonne on Tuesday, May 23, up 3 per cent from the previous average price of 2,475 yuan per tonne. Average price of alumina (imported) in China remains unchanged at 2,800 yuan per tonne as on May 23. Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data suggests that...
Monaco-based superyacht builder Dynamiq has joined forces with the German luxury car manufacturer Porsche for creating all-aluminium superyachts. The new superyacht named Dynamiq GTT 11 is a hybrid electric yacht which measures 35 metres (115 ft). Photo Coutesy:Dynamiq Dynamiq chief executive Sergei Dobroserdov said, “Our target clients might include those who are looking to downsize from larger 50 or 60m yachts. They are already accustomed to the highest standards, but are ready to leave behind the hassle and huge costs of owning large vessels so they can enjoy the fun side of yacht ownership.” “The Dynamiq GTT 115 is the perfect realisation of utmost comfort and a sporty lifestyle in a practical and relatively compact package.” An all-aluminium hull superyacht runs at a maximum speed of...
LME aluminium has picked up the pace. The light metal which was trending low a week ago has gained momentum on news that the OPEC countries may extend their oil output cut agreement. LME aluminium rose 0.25 per cent from its previous close of US$1938 per tonne to close at US$1,943 per tonne on Monday, May 22. Shanghai Metals Market forecasts that the contract will trade in the range of US$1,930-1950 per tonne on Tuesday, May 23. As per Reuters’ analysis, LME aluminium price is likely to drop to US$1,918 per tonne as it seems to have peaked around a resistance at US$1,947 per tonne. As on May 22, LME official cash buyer price of aluminium stands at US$1,941 per tonne, cash seller & settlement price is US$1,943 per tonne, 3M buyer price is US$1,941per tonne, 3M seller price is US$1,941.50...
Distributor of Xlite and Xlite+ forged aluminium wheels, Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) has rebranded as MWheels. The move positions the distributor’s European operations under one banner, having established a German company with the MWheels name at the beginning of the year. The new name is in full effect from Monday 22 May 2017, with the name and logo immediately visible on its reworked website, marketing literature and communications. The new corporate identity will be introduced across all product packaging over the coming months. The logo will also replace the Chevron as MWheels’ quality stamp on its steel, Xlite and Xbrite+ forged aluminium wheels. MWSD was established in 1987 and has become one of Europe’s leading independent distributors of commercial vehicle wheels....
An Australian bauxite developer Metallica Minerals Limited (Metallica) today announced that the company has appointed the LCR Group (LCR) to undertake all mining and haulage operations on behalf of the Joint Venture at the Urquhart Bauxite project. For this, its subsidiary has signed a schedule of rates contract with LCR. Metallica CEO, Mr Simon Slesarewich said,“Metallica is excited to work with an experienced and relationship based group like LCR on a long term basis, thereby delivering certainty and value for all stakeholders. This contract further de-risks the delivery of production from the Urquhart Bauxite project in Q3 CY2017.” The LCR Group will be responsible for the supply of all equipment and personnel for the mining and haulage operations. The Group will also perform all...
The wire and cable industry, the silent yet one of the most crucial infrastructural pillars of the Indian economy, has come a long way from being a small industry to one of the most fiercely growing industry, over the past one decade. Boosted by momentum in the country’s power and infrastructure segment, the wire and cable industry has been growing at 15 per cent rate annually. According to a recent survey by Net Scribes, the industry is poised to cross the INR 57,000-crore benchmark by 2018. Aluminium wire being one of the mainstays of today’s power infrastructure is slated to draw significant traction from this buoyancy. {newsStudioGallery} India’s aluminium wire import is on the decline. International trade data spanning last two years shows that India imported 21962 tonnes of...
The Bavarian Ministry for Economic Affairs, Media, Energy and Technology has funded the project called UNIQUE which aims to develop aluminium nitride UV LEDs for industrial disinfection processes. The project involves five Bavarian companies and research institutions and is coordinated by Osram Opto Semiconductors. The project is sponsored by VDI/VDE/IT and slated to run from July 2016 to June 2019. Osram head of UV development Hans-Jürgen Lugauer said, “Our many years of experience in the development of mass-market opto semiconductor components will help make the UNIQUE project a success and contribute to bringing the prototype to market at a later date in volume production.” “Osram Opto is already active in the near-UV range. UNIQUE will extend our portfolio into the deep UV range,...
Both bauxite and prebaked anode prices in the domestic China market remain flat on May 22 2017. Though daily prices remain flat, the bauxite prices register a drop on a monthly analysis and prebaked anode registered a rise. As on May 22 2017, as reported by Shanghai Metals Market; Bauxite (5.5=Al/Si<6.5) prices in Guangxi remains flat in April/May with no change registered on daily prices. The same works for Bauxite (6.5=Al/Si<7.5)in Guangxi. Bauxite (6.5=Al/Si<7.5) and Bauxite (5.5=Al/Si<6.5) prices in Guizhou province also remain unchanged. Average Bauxite (6.0=Al/Si<7.0) prices in Henan province drop to RMB 380/t in May from RMB 390/t in April. Bauxite (4.5=Al/Si<5.5) price in Henan province dropped from RMB 285/t in April to RMB 275/t in May. The daily price remains unchanged for both...
Rusal operated Friguia alumina refinery in Guinea is readying to come online in first half of 2018. The reconstruction work at the site is progressing as planned, informed Rusal’s Guinea branch general manager Pavel Vassiliev. According to the latest update, reconstruction work at the alumina refinery in Guinea is about 35 per cent complete and is expected to be over by April 2018. On completion, the refinery will start operations with an annual alumina production capacity of 650000 tonnes. The Russian aluminium giant and the government of West Africa’s Republic of Guinea came to an agreement regarding the resumption of alumina refining operations at the Friguia bauxite and alumina complex in April last year. The two parties also signed an annex to the Dian-Dian concession agreement...
Runaya Refining LLP, a new metal startup has signed a technology licensing pact with Taha International WLL, which owns the patent for aluminium dross processing. The startup would harness the cutting-edge technology of Taha International to convert waste aluminium into value-added products. The Agarwal sons — Naivedya and Annanya, whose father Navin Agarwal is the chairman of Vedanta Ltd, would lead the operations of the new startup. Runaya Metsource, the parent of Runaya Refining, is funded by the “principal shareholders’ of the Vedanta group - and is already termed as the fastest growing manufacturing start-up in the metal sector. Annanya, who is heading the company, has worked with the Boston Consulting group, and McKinsey, and in the investment banking team in Singapore at the...
The Saveheat Group, a new expanded group, has been formed by the two people from the window and glass industries for manufacturing timber, aluminium, PVCu and glass products to the commercial, trade installers and construction industries. The two Industry experts Alex Gray and Colin Torley are behind the move. The Saveheat Group is the first company in Scotland to manufacture these four products. Mr Gray, managing director of The Saveheat Group, said: “The exciting new group set-up acknowledges that we can now provide a much wider set of options to our customers. By offering timber, aluminium, PVCu and glass, we have become the first company in Scotland to manufacture the four fundamental materials in the window and glass industries to our customers.” The Group comprises Blairs Timber...
LME aluminium ended last week on a high. The light metal traded globally jumped to US$1,938 per tonne on Friday, May 19, the highest in the month so far. The 1.73 per cent rise in LME aluminium price from the previous close of US$1,905 per tonne can be partly attributed to the weak US dollar index, which seems to have given up all its post-election gains lately. Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) prediction says the contract will face technical corrections on Monday, May 22 and range at US$1,885-1,930 per tonne. The weekly forecast says, LME aluminium will drop slightly this week with no stimulus from the new capacity cut programme. As on May 19, LME official cash buyer price of aluminium stands at US$1,937.50 per tonne, cash seller & settlement price is US$1,938 per tonne, 3M buyer price is...
The week gone by was more or less flat for the global bauxite industry. The newsmakers are mainly from the West African and the Chinese regions. Jamaica, Fiji and Guinea are working on their bauxite industry potentials, trying to develop the industry through various investment and expansion strategies. The week is marked by a few developments in the sector, some positive and a few negative. Bauxite prices have dropped in China in all the major regions. Here is a quick recap of the trending headlines in the bauxite sector from the week gone by. Bauxite prices in major Chinese provinces drop; prebake anode prices on the rise Both bauxite and alumina prices in the domestic China market are on a downtrend in May. Though daily prices remain flat, the prices register a drop on a monthly...
Since the makers of electrical components are switching to aluminium wire over other materials, aluminium is expected to replace 30 per cent to 40 percent of copper wire in the coming years. According to a latest market report, the aluminium wire rods market in Europe is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 1.4% during the years 2017-2021. Molten aluminium is being unceasingly cast to form aluminium wire. Today, it is most preferred materials due to its weight ratio over copper. It is widely used in applications in cables and conductors. It offers an excellent blend of high electrical conductivity, lightweight, and resistance to corrosion. Here’s a list of top five aluminium wire rod manufacturers in Europe. Note: the following list is based on the latest market report available through open...
