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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After China it is the Middle East which is experiencing phenomenal growth in aluminium. Higher energy and labour costs in North America and Europe have caused the production base for aluminium to China and the GCC countries. Bahrain is a small island country which has changed the economy over the years by slowly shifting to aluminium as one of the major economic drivers. Aluminium Bahrain( ALBA) is one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world known for its technological strength and high quality aluminium and solely account for the aluminium production in Bahrain. Alba began operations in 1971 with annual capacity of just 120,000 mtpa as the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, and the first non-oil industry established in Bahrain. {newsStudioGallery} Bahrain produces about...
European Aluminium welcomes the European Parliament’s intention to improve compensation for indirect carbon costs through a hybrid model in today’s ETS vote. However, we regret the decision to further reduce the maximum national compensation levels allowed, since this will seriously threaten the global competitiveness of sustainable smelters in Europe. Today, the Environment Committee (ENVI) in the European Parliament adopted a compromise text on the Emissions Trading System (ETS). European Aluminium supports the constructive approach by rapporteur MEP Ian Duncan and the creation of a hybrid model to compensate indirect carbon costs across the European Union. This new model aims to move from an unpredictable national-driven compensation system to a more harmonised one. However, we regret...
From its inception in 1979, Emirates Global Aluminium (“EGA”) has been committed to continuous innovation in the aluminium smelting process with the aim of increasing productivity, while simultaneously reducing its operations’ impact on the environment through improved energy-efficiency and reduced emission levels. Substantial investments in ongoing research and development work have yielded advanced, high amperage reduction cell technologies that consume less energy while producing more metal; numerous innovative inventions that have improved productivity, safety, environmental performance and more; and a wealth of technology development experience that spawns new thinking and even enables effective retrofitting of modern technologies. To protect the intellectual property associated with...
Angul Aluminium Park, a joint venture between Navratna firm National Aluminium Company (Nalco) and state-owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), stopped construction of the proposed park when the villagers of Tulasipal, Languliabeda and Kangula protested the proposal of INR 500 crore aluminium park. The villagers demanded fulfilment of their demands, including adequate compensation for their land and employment in the aluminium park. The district administration assured villagers to clear hurdle after assessing the situation. Collector Anil Kumar Samal discussed with the villagers on Thursday to sort out the issues. Samal commented: “We assured the villagers that all their legitimate demands will be fulfilled as per rule. While the issue of land rate will be...
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Volatility is setting in across global base metal prices amid cautious market sentiment. LME aluminium after trading at around US$1,752/mt on Wednesday stumbled 0.91 per cent to close at US$1,736/mt on Thursday, December 15. Shanghai Metals Market forecast says, the contract will keep ranging at USD 1,725-1,750/mt on Friday, December 16. As on December 15, the LME Official CASH Buyer Price of aluminium stands at US$1735/mt, CASH Seller & Settlement price is US$1736/mt, 3M Buyer price is US$1728/mt, and 3M Seller price is US$1729/mt. The total LME Official Opening stock of aluminium is estimated at 2092175 tonnes; total Live Warrants is estimated at 1414175 tonnes and Cancelled Warrant is recorded at 675250 tonnes. Global oil market is predicted move into a deficit during H1 2017 with...
BIS group s.r.o. announces Real Driving Emissions Forum taking place on 19th – 20th April 2017, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The Forum will give the full update on the RDE legislation progress and its perspectives, providing industry developers with the road map for compliance. Attendees will share the experience of RDE testing and monitoring and discuss the impact of meeting current and future emissions regulations. The event will cover such topics as: • Conflicting Key Challenge to further Reduce Energy Consumption and Emissions: RDE and WLTC on Vehicle Propulsion and Technology Developments 2020 • The Prospects for RDE, WLTC and Diesel Vehicles from a Large-scale Real-World Testing Programme in Europe • Bridging the Gap between PEMS and the State-of the-Art Laboratory Equipment • The...
Applied Partners, a company that specializes in remediation has agreed to purchase the Century Aluminum plant in Ravenswood for $15 million. The company will house one of its own subsidiaries on the site and make spaces available for other companies too in the total 1,800 acres of redeveloped lands. The planned purchase was submitted to the federal Securities Exchange Commission on Dec. 2 and the process is expected to complete by the end of next March. The company specializes in reclaiming commodity assets and redevelop properties for future reuse and economic renewal. In an interview, Applied Partners President Mark Cenit appreciated the property and its location in West Virginia. Cenit said that once they buy the property, the existing Century plant will be dismantled. The plant closed...
Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki is set to launch two motocross bikes- the KX250 and the KX100 in India on December 18.The KX250 gets an aluminium perimeter frame chassis to achieve better stress-bearing standards. Both the bikes are motocross machines made for track use and cannot be registered for plying on public roads. The KX250 motorcycle is famous among members of the motorcycle rallying community. The engine is mounted on an aluminium perimeter frame. The bike is powered by a four-stroke 249cc water-cooled single-cylinder motor, which produces juices to rip the dirt a few meters up in the sky. The Kawasaki KX100 looks similar to the KX250, but gets a smaller engine - a 99cc two-stroke, single cylinder. Kawasaki is betting big on the motocross scene in India. The company...
The historic Lochabar aluminium smelter by Rio Tinto which was sold to Liberty House Group will soon see the new owner taking over its operations. The new owners plan to produce car parts in the plant and create new job opportunities in Lochaber. The Press and Journal states that the Liberty House Group wants the Alcan plant in Fort William to diversify into alloys and hubcaps for the automotive industry. According to sources, the Liberty House bosses have briefed workers at the plant on plans to create new car parts products. Currently, this smelter produces about 40,000 tonnes of aluminium each year, generally cast in 10 tonne blocks. A spokesman for the company stated: “We hope to complete the acquisition very soon. At that point we will be happy to discuss details.” Ross, Skye and...
According to the latest series of data released by the International Aluminum Institute, China’s aluminium production in October 2016 increased 1.6 per cent from the corresponding period previous year. This marks the first consecutive year-over-year rise in China's aluminium production. Earlier, aluminium production in the world's biggest market fell YoY for five consecutive months, reports Market Realist. The rising aluminium shipments from China have posed as one of the major challenges faced by the global aluminium industry in 2015. Aluminium majors such as Alcoa and Century Aluminum have held China's ballooning aluminium exports responsible for the lower metal prices. During the earnings calls of the second quarter of 2016, Norsk Hydro and Century Aluminum expressed serious concerns...
A new Research report by Orbis Research delivers detail insight into the bauxite mining market covering a global industry A new Research report by Orbis Research delivers detail insight into the bauxite mining market covering a global industry overview, trends, growth and size. The report also provides analysis & forecast for the industry up to 2020. The report analyses the key factors affecting the industry and global demand for the commodity. The report also provides information about global bauxite reserves, historical and forecast data on bauxite production, import and export data on bauxite ores and concentrates, exploration and development of active bauxite projects and also about market competition and demand drivers. The report says, as of January 2016, global bauxite reserves...
The demand for alumina or aluminium oxide, which is obtained by refining bauxite ore and electrolysed to yield aluminium metal using the Hall-Héroult process, is on the rise driven by enhanced consumption by the aluminium industry. Prices of the mineral though remained under pressure in H2 2016 due to a combined effect of softening Chinese demand for imported alumina, swift Chinese refinery restarts and lower refining costs, the outlook seems bright for 2017, states CRU. {newsStudioGallery} The global activated alumina and high purity markets, too, are anticipated to exhibit high rates of growth during 2016-2020. This is mainly attributable to industrial and economic development in the countries in the Asia-Pacific region. In fact, Asia-Pacific is estimated to have the largest market for...
Neckarsulm-based KS HUAYU AluTech GmbH plans to invest in new die- casters and other equipment at the Neckarsulm location. Order influx for die castings in aluminium is such that KS HUAYU plans to expand its capacities. This castings specialist is venturing into new types of products without neglecting traditional engine block business. At present, KS HUAYU generates 12% of sale by component outside the power train; plans are for the proportion to triple over the next decade. The orders for other parts in aluminium, e.g. suspension-strut mounts have been booked besides the original addition to the portfolio of lightweight components. Lothar Schneider, in charge of the castings business at Rheinmetall Automotive, comments: "While expanding its business in engine block castings, KS HUAYU...
QS Fencing, a fencing repair and installation specialist in Vancouver has strongly recommended decorative aluminium fencing over iron fencing to homeowners. Despite the charm of ornamental wrought iron, aluminium is more practical and sports almost all the benefits of wrought iron with lesser maintenance worries. Wrought iron embellishments give a historic and timeless character to homes, but, maintenance is always a challenge for iron because of its tendency to rust in moist weather. Home keepers with wrought iron fence need to repeatedly coat the fence with a protective wax. They also need to hire fencing repair and maintenance company every four-to-five years to treat the fences with a protective sealant. Regular inspection is necessary, even if the fence is sealed, to ensure rust or...
LME Aluminium broke through the 5-day moving average as the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rate in yesterday's meeting. The contract after trading at highs throughout the day closed at US$1,752/mt on Wednesday, marginally down by 0.17 per cent from Tuesday. With the U.S. dollar index advancing to 102, LME aluminium is expected to diverge in tandem with other base metals; but Shanghai Metals Market says the contract will still hover at highs within the range of US$1,725-1,750/mt on Thursday, December 15. As on Decmber 14, the LME Official CASH Buyer Price of aluminium stands at US$1751.5/mt, CASH Seller & Settlement price is US$1752/mt, 3M Buyer price is US$1741/mt, and 3M Seller price is US$1742/mt. The total LME Official Opening stock of aluminium is estimated at 2069975 mt. LME...
Arconic Inc. today announced its levers for value creation and three-year financial targets through 2019 at its inaugural Investor Day event in New York. Arconic is focused on driving shareholder value. The Company has substantially improved its portfolio and margins since 2008, and today holds strong market positions across the sectors it serves, with 70 percent of revenues derived from number one or two market positions. Arconic is well-positioned to capture secular growth tailwinds in aerospace and automotive, and achieve margin expansion through cost reductions and share gains across all segments, driven by differentiated technology. The Company’s $1.2 billion1 retained interest (19.9 percent) in Alcoa Corporation provides further financial flexibility and Arconic plans to monetize...
U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a contract to Gulfstream Shipbuilding, Freeport, Fla., for making a passenger/vehicle ferry to service New York and Connecticut waters. The crewboat-style aluminium ferry will transport passengers, freight and vehicles and animals. “Gulfstream Shipbuilding is not only familiar with the Eastern Long Island Sound waters, our team has delivered three ferry vessels to North Ferry Company that operate near these waters,” said James Murray, the shipyard’s sales manager. “We are proud of our 35-plus year history of building strong aluminum crewboats for all types of conditions.” The welded aluminium ferry is designed by Gulfstream and its design team in collaboration with Naval Architect C. Fly Marine Services. The monohull diesel engine ferry...
Alumat Almax Matrex Group, one of the leading suppliers in the market of aluminium extrusion dies and tools, has reduced the machining time while improving accuracy through the introduction of laser measurement and touch probes at its machining centres. Through the continuous investment in research, development and cutting edge facilities, as well as through the selection of right partners, the enterprise has become a pioneering manufacturer of aluminium extrusion tools in the international marketplace. Emanuele Astolfi, manager at Alumat said, “Reducing lead times has become a fundamental component of our strategy. It is what differentiates us from our competitors. From planning to completion, a tool will undergo up to 15 production steps that we currently realise in about six days This...
