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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The US President Donald Trump yesterday signed an executive order for investigating the impact of aluminium imports on U.S. national security as it considerably used in defence industry manufacturing. He asked Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to inspect the matter. Trump said: “The American aluminium industry has been severely damaged by unfair foreign trade. Cheap subsidised foreign imports have flooded into the market, destroying thousands of great American jobs, jobs that are no longer.” “Today I’m calling on Secretary Ross to prioritise the investigation he initiated yesterday (Wednesday) into whether foreign aluminium imports are jeopardising our national security, and to submit a report setting forth his findings.” He further added: “We cannot afford in these dangerous times to become...
Aluminium powder is a granular powder which is obtained from pure molten aluminium metal while aluminium flakes comes from aluminium powder through dry ball milling process. Aluminium powder is used in making paints and sealants, sparkles and glitters, aerated autoclave concrete, reflective roof coating and printing inks. {newsStudioGallery} The global aluminium powder market grew at a CAGR of around 2% during 2009-2016, reaching a volume of 589,012 tons in 2016, as stated by IMARC Group. As shown in data, Turkey imported 3122 tonnes of aluminium powder and flakes in 2015 with total revenue of USD 14 million. The country exported 385 tons less aluminium powder and flakes in 2016. The total revenue of import was USD 13.74 million. In 2017, the import is expected to be at 2381 tonnes and...
Norsk Hydro reports positive first quarter 2017 results driven by higher realized all-in metal and alumina prices that was slightly offset by higher raw material costs. Hydro reports underlying EBITD of to NOK 2,284 million in comparison to NOK 1,829 million in the fourth quarter 2016. Underlying EBIT for Primary Metal increased in the first quarter due to higher realized all-in metal prices and higher volumes. This was partially offset by significantly higher alumina costs. Underlying EBIT for Metal Markets declined in Q1 2017 due to lower results from sourcing and trading activities and negative currency effects. Karmøy Technology Pilot project is running on time and budget and expected to start by Q4 2017. "We are raising our expected 2017 global primary demand growth outlook from 3-5...
Norsk Hydro reports first quarter 2017 results with an underlying EBITDA of to NOK 2,284 million in comparison to NOK 1,829 million in the fourth quarter 2016. The growth was primarily driven by higher realized all-in metal and alumina prices. Underlying EBIT for Bauxite & Alumina increased to NOK 756 million in Q1 2017 from NOK 711 million the Q4 2016. EBIT was positively influenced by higher realized alumina prices, driven by a higher alumina index and LME. It was partially offset by lower sales volumes, an increase in fuel oil and caustic prices, and negative currency effects. Bauxite and alumina production volume in Q1 2017 dropped as a result of planned maintenance programs at Paragominas and Alunorte. The fourth quarter was positively influenced by NOK 151 million relating to...
The Bank of Ghana came up with a clarification on the US$41.05 million proceeds from bauxite exports that went missing in the Auditor General’s 2015 Statements of Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments report saying it is there in the report, but in a separate column. BoG said it did not control the means of repatriation directly; hence, missed out the accounts receipts when the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) inquired it of the financial stake of volumes of bauxite exported in 2015. Earlier this week it was reported by Citi Business News that proceeds from 2015 bauxite export worth US$41.05 million was captured in the Statement of Foreign Exchange Receipts and Payments of Bank of Ghana as part of non-traditional exports in the Schedule of Earnings of Dealer Commercial Banks in Table 17...
Bering Yachts, a yacht builder with shipbuilding facilities in Turkey and China, has unveiled its new Coastal Series comprised of four vessels. The four yachts of Coastal Series are B70, B70 Tempest, B85 and B105. One of the three yachts is made out of all-aluminium and the remaining three yachts feature steel hull. The model named B70 Tempest comes with an all-aluminium construction. All the vessels have sea-keeping abilities of the Bering brand which provide a contemporary appearance in the interior and exterior. The other three yachts are B70, B85 and B105 that feature a steel semi-displacement hull and an aluminium superstructure. The Coastal Series yachts provide fuel efficiency, affordability, low maintenance and ease of handling. The other features include streamlines styling and...
European Aluminium’s event Driving Mobility to a Low Carbon Future exploring the potential of lightweighting to reduce CO2 emissions in transport, played host more than 250 participants and speakers from EU institutions, industry and academia on 27 April 2017. Key decision makers like MEP Adina-Valean, high level Commission officials, industry representatives, academia and NGOs shared their views on how the transport sector can reach future CO2 targets in the most cost efficient manner led by European Aluminium. “The aluminium industry is a strong supporter of the transition to low carbon mobility. As a lightweight material, using aluminium in vehicles both reduces CO2 emissions and improves fuel efficiency,” stated Kjetil Ebbesberg, Chair of European Aluminium and Executive Vice...
The World Bank has hiked its yearly forecast for base metals prices. It expects the base metals prices to log a 16 per cent annual growth rate, compared to the 11 per cent expected in January this year. Strong demand for the metals in China alongside higher disruption rate at mines in Chile, Indonesia and Peru is expected to precipitate the supply tightness. The price rise in LME aluminium came to an early halt yesterday as the light metal after rising for two consecutive days closed at US$1,954.50 per tonne on Thursday, April 27. Reuters’ analysis says LME aluminium may retest a support at US$1,921 per tonne, a break below which could cause a further loss into the range of US$1,900-US$1,908. According to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) forecast, LME aluminium is likely to rally to...
Constellium, a leading manufacturer of high-quality aluminium products and solutions in the world has reported results for first quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company reported an adjusted EBITDA of of €93 million for the first quarter of 2017, up 1% YOY. The company reported revenue of €1.3 billion in Q1, up 15% from Q1 2016 due to higher metal prices and increased shipments. The company reports net income of €13 million improved from a net loss of €8 million in the first quarter of 2016. Constellium reported total shipments of 375k metric tons, up 4% YOY on higher shipments of packaging and automotive products. Jean-Marc Germain, Constellium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “I am pleased with our first quarter results. AS&I continued its strong momentum and reported record Adjusted...
Alucast, a leading Wednesbury-based aluminium casting foundry, announced its plan for establishing a new £1.2 million technical centre and machine shop during the celebration of company’s 50th year in business. The commencement of work on the new facility will begin in June. John Swift, managing director of Alucast, said: ""Alucast has progressed a long way from a local jobbing shop foundry to an international aluminium foundry capable of competing with our global rivals by offering customers a complete supply service." The company will house its existing CAD and MAGMA casting simulation facilities, non-destructive testing capabilities and the firm’s new five-axis CNC technology. With this new facility, the company aim up to £3m of new light weighting opportunities for complex castings in...
China government launched its third round of pollution control inspections on April 24 in seven provinces, a move feared to strike the nation's secondary aluminium smelters with large carbon footprints. Shanghai Metals Market surveyed to find out how big the impact could be on the downstream aluminium market demand. Automotive industry being the largest consumer sector of secondary aluminium smelters in China is thought to be hit temporarily by the semi-finished products supply uncertainties. However, analysts opine that the secondary aluminium price will not increase, as the pollution checks are likely to have minimal effect. China launched the environmental inspections in Tianjin, Shanxi, Liaoning, Anhui, Fujian, Hunan and Guizhou provinces of China. Most of the secondary aluminium...
British brand Genesis has introduced a new road bike Delta 20 crafted from company’s unique hybrid aluminium frame. The Delta 20 has high levels of stiffness with compliance in others to offer one of the best aluminium rides available, as reported. The Genesis Delta 20 could be the best for the new riders for improving their performance or seasoned riders looking for a fast paced training or winter bike. The new road bike features a ALX8 6066/6061-T6 hybrid aluminium frame with 10-speed Shimano’s latest Tiagra’s components that gives 20 well-spaced gears while providing premium looks. The Delta’s frame utilizes two different grades of aluminium in order to maintain its stiffness. The bike’s top-tube is square-ish and slightly flattened for compliance, while the downtube morphs from a...
First Bauxite Corporation has announced that it has filed its audited year-end financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2016. First Bauxite Corporation is a Canadian natural resource company engaged in the exploration and development of bauxite deposits in Guyana, South America and intends to produce ceramic proppants for the energy industry in the future. The Company completed mining and loading a bulk sample from the test pit mining program on the Bonasika project in Guyana. More than 17,000 metric tons of high grade Direct Feed Bauxite ("DFB") were mined and 2,300 metric tons of DFB were bagged and shipped to a ceramic proppant plant in China for a series of industrial scale production trials that commenced in Q3 2016. Final...
Century Aluminum Company has announced its first quarter 2017 results. The company reported a net loss of $15.1 million for Q4 2016 in comparison to the net loss of $168.5 million in Q4 2016. Adjusted net loss amounted to $5.0 million compared to an adjusted net loss of $11.5 million for Q4 2016. Results were impacted by a $14.0 million unrealized loss relating to LME forward sales. Sequentially, the results record substantial improvement, though the company continues making losses. The reported adjusted EBITDAof $22.2 million was up $10.3 million sequentially on higher LME prices, partially offset by higher raw material costs. The company also reports total revenue of $365.8 million, an 8% increase over prior quarter. Century reports a cash position at quarter end of $125.9 million and...
China aluminium semis import in March 2017 rose 6.5 per cent year-on-year to reach 33,549 tonnes, showed data released by China's General Administration of Customs on April 25. Aluminium semi-finished products import during January to March summed up to an estimated 91,741 tonnes. The figures far exceed the export volumes which stood at 0.37 million tonnes for March, up 1.6 per cent year-on-year, and 0.94 million tonnes for the initial three months of the current year. {newsStudioGallery} Coming to the individual aluminium semi-finished product categories, China's aluminium tube (and accessories) exports grew at the highest YoY rate. The March volume rose by 21 per cent from the corresponding period previous year to total at 11,773 tonnes, while the initial three months' exports totalled...
The U.S. Commerce Department yesterday launched a probe into aluminium imports as it might be affecting U.S. national security. The investigation is alike to the one that was launched by the administration last week into steel. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said that “Imports have been flooding into the aluminium industry”. The aluminium imports had mounted 16 per cent in 2016. The production of aluminium in the country had dropped though. He stated: "China subsidies have created overcapacity. At the very same time that our military is needing more and more of the very high quality aluminium, we are producing less and less of everything and only have one producer of aerospace quality aluminium." The investigation will be commenced under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The...
Alumina price in China major markets have been falling of late; yet the price fall is not that steep to pinch hard the 'big' producers at their bottomlines, Shanghai Metals Market thinks. China alumina prices are currently trending below the highest cost of production causing small and medium sized refiners run losses in the recent quarter. However, profits in the late 2016 were high enough to cover these losses. This is the reason why they have not yet halt production at their alumina refineries, barring a few which chose to close in order to combat their lack of liquidity. According to the analysts, high alumina production all over China and an equally high nation-wide inventory still leave room for alumina prices to fall further. However, alumina price declines will slow down in a...
Coinciding with the NPC and CPPCC meetings in Beijing, the aluminum industry in China is experiencing a warm spring. Primary aluminum has seen a rise last year from 9,800 yuan/ton to 15,800 yuan/per ton. In 2017, the aluminum price may see further rise with the more stringent environmental regulations and the policy drive to reduce overcapacity. Against the backdrop of such favorable conditions, Aluminium China is taking place at SNIEC on 19-21 July, 2017. The event has been the industry barometer over the past 13 years making new breakthroughs and attracting attention by all industry players. International Visitor Program To enhance overseas visitor experience, expedite the process of entering the exhibition venue, and ensure personalized & professional service before and during the...
