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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Building and construction sector has always been a key end user sector for aluminium industry in the Indian subcontinent. But while infrastructure has experienced a boom in rest of the region, the growth has been pretty sluggish in Bangladesh. This has had its impact on the country’s aluminium industry which logged a slow growth after having recovered from the real estate setback. As per industry sources, Bangladesh aluminium industry grew at only four-to five per cent rate over the last two to three years compared to around 15 per cent growth it registered before real estate slowdown began in 2011. What contributed to this slow yet unusual growth? - The use picked up in the industrial sector and rural areas where opportunities remained largely unexplored until very recently. Bangladesh...
According to Aluminum Association report, U.S. received a total of 53.1 million pounds of new can stock (class) scrap receipts during October 2016, which records a drop of 8 per cent over 57.7 million pounds in October 2015. Month wise, class scrap receipts saw a drop of 5.4 per cent over a total of 56.2 million pounds in September 2016. Class scrap receipts from January to October 2016 totalled 578.2 million pounds, which recorded a slight increase over the 2015 YTD total of 574.1 million pounds. Exports including scrap which accounted for roughly 45.5% of reported aluminium exports in September totalled 580 million pounds, up 13% YOY. Exports of scrap decreased 10% YOY.
The Aluminum Association released the latest edition of the Aluminum Statistical Review for 2015 on Nov.21st. The latest edition of the Review, which features a new design and statistics through 2015 in the North American market, includes information on every cycle of the aluminum production process from primary aluminum to markets for finished goods to the recovery of aluminum scrap. For the first time, the full report is available for free for producer members of the Aluminum Association. This year’s Review shows continued growth in demand for the metal and positive trend lines in many key market sectors. Among key findings for the North American industry, the report found that in 2015: Demand for aluminum (producer net shipments and imports) increased by eight-tenths of one percent to...
The sloping front aluminium enclosures enhance the versatility of Metcase’s UNIDESK supplied by OKW, and in a wide range of applications including industrial control, office systems, point-of-sale terminals, medical devices, security and access control. The kit offers a choice of wall mounting options using either the base or rear of the enclosure. It comprises two extruded aluminium profiles that fit into the underside of the base or rear. Oval wall fixing holes allow for easier adjustment when mounting the cases. Three sizes are available to fit the M200 (200mm x 200mm x 102mm), M300 (300mm x 200mm x 102mm) and M400 (400mm x 200mm x 102mm) enclosures. The robust enclosure was originally launched as a range of sloping front desktop instrument enclosures. It can be specified with or...
After China, another region that is growing substantially in primary aluminium production is the GCC or the Gulf countries. The volume of aluminium production in the Gulf region stood at 5.2 million tonnes in 2015, accounting for around 10 per cent of total global output of 58 million tonnes. This was due to the major expansion of existing smelters and commissioning of new projects that the production is increasing at a faster rate. After oil and natural gas, now aluminium is one of the key economic drivers for the Gulf region. Forty per cent of the total aluminium production is utilised by the domestic downstream aluminium industries and about 60 per cent is exported to different parts of the world. {newsStudioGallery} Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in UAE is the top primary aluminium...
The 20th Arab International Aluminium Conference (“ARABAL”), the Middle East's premiere aluminium industry event, opened its doors today at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, UAE. To be held from 22 to 24 November 2016, the two-day ARABAL conference and associated exhibition is expected to witness a mega congregation of more than 2,000 international delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and visitors from 40 countries across the globe. The event is hosted by Emirates Global Aluminium (“EGA”) for the sixth time this year under the able patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance. ARABAL is the biggest aluminium industry event of the Middle East wherein all the primary aluminium producers of the region namely Aluminium Bahrain BSC...
UC RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, is pleased to announce that it has completed the sale of a 100% stake in Alumina Partners of Jamaica (‘Alpart’) to the Chinese state industrial group, JIUQUAN IRON & STEEL Co. Ltd. for a USD 299 mln cash consideration. The transaction was successfully completed following the fulfilment of all required conditions in accordance with the previously signed interest purchase agreement. The divestment of Alpart does not affect RUSAL’s 100% self-sufficiency in alumina. Vertical integration into efficient upstream assets remains one of the key pillars of RUSAL’s strategy. Alpart (Alumina Partners of Jamaica) is a large production complex in Jamaica, which uses its own bauxite mines to feed alumina production. Before the suspension of operations at...
Oversupply of commodity grade aluminium alloy, 226, has continued to put pressure on prices and squeeze European producer profit margins. German producer Stockach Aluminum (StockachAlu) was one of the first casualties this week following its decision to close its 25,000 mt/year facility by the end of 2016. “The decision was made against the background of the enormous oversupply on the market, which no longer allows for production at sufficient margins,” the company said in a statement dated Thursday. StockachAlu plans to focus on its wrought alloy production and the production of casting alloys will be concentrated at the locations of its sister company, Oetinger aluminium, in Weissenhorn and Neu-Ulm, which have a joint capacity of around 190,000 mt/year. Both Oetinger aluminium and...
Cranfield University has claimed that they have produced the biggest single metal 3D-printed part to date. The current record is held by Oak Ridge National Laboratory who built a trim and drill tool for a Boeing 777X passenger jet measuring 17.5ft x 5.5ft x 1.5ft. The University’s AM programme has produced a six-metre-long, 300-kg, double-sided spar from aerospace-grade aluminium on Cranfield’s new 10-metre metal 3D printer. The students have used Cranfield’s own Wire + Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) process to make this part. The printer would soon be upgraded to make titanium parts. According to Cranfield experts, WAAM is the most suitable process for the printing of large structural components for the aerospace sector. It is also suitable for the oil and gas, automotive and energy...
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Aluminium prices on major bourses across the world have staged a strong comeback after the last week's slump with LME aluminium closing at US$1,726/mt on Monday, November 21. Yesterday, the contract touched the 20-day moving average and is expected to challenge the 10-day moving average on Tuesday. LME aluminium will range between US$1,710-1,730/mt today, supported by rising crude oil, says Shanghai Metals Market. According to the latest Metals Balances Report published by the World Bureau of Metal Statistics (WBMS), the global primary aluminium market recorded a marginal deficit during the first nine months of the current year. The data revealed a deficit of 806,000 tons against a 550,000 tons deficit for the entire financial year of 2015. Global production of aluminium declined...
After a few years of lull, Indian aluminium industry is finally getting to experience a decent rise in consumption. Indian aluminium majors see the demand charting a double-digit growth in the current financial year, buoyed by automobile growth and enhanced industrial activity. Factors like increasing public investment in massive infrastructure and power sector reforms and unprecedented rural demand are also being viewed as key growth drivers. “Indian demand is expected to witness a strong double-digit growth following the steps taken up by the government to boost industrial production, its investment in infrastructure and its thrust on power sector reforms. Good monsoons are expected to boost rural demand,” noted a Hindalco spokesperson in a recent analyst review. Prior to this, TK...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the Bahrain-based international aluminium smelter, has successfully upgraded its Casthouse 2 to produce T-Ingot foundry alloy for the first time, which will significantly boost the Company’s Value-Added Product portfolio. Alba’s Casthouse Department, in cooperation with Customer Technical Support and Marketing Departments, accomplished this feat following a series of enhancements to the existing facilities and by relying solely on in-house expertise as well as capitalising on the existing resources. Speaking about this achievement, Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray said: “Value-Added Sales is a key priority for Alba smelter in line with its strategic growth roadmap as it grants the Company higher flexibility to optimise its product portfolio and...
According to a latest report by the Rights and Resources Initiative (RRI), a global coalition of non-profit organisations, and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), almost 80% of land conflicts arise out of development and industrialisation processes. Over US $179 billion worth of projects in India gets disrupted or halted due to conflicts around land acquisition. According to the report, 3.2 million people are directly affected by land-related conflicts. The report has analysed 289 ongoing cases after drawing a conclusion and these projects comprise an estimated 25-40% of active and substantive land conflicts in the country. The second report by RRI titled 'Land Disputes and Stalled Investments in India, co- authored by the the Indian School of Business (ISB), concludes that...
Made for Trade, A leading trade manufacturer of doors and roofs are consolidating their strong position in the industry with YOY growth of around 40%. Built on the strength of their already established brands, the company has just introduced the brand new Korniche aluminium lantern roof in the market in 2017. With this launch the nationwide manufacturer expects to enter 2017 with more solid foundations. The company has observed a quick growth in demand and an increase in enquiries about the Korniche aluminium lantern roof after its launch in November. Commenting on the new product launch, Made for Trade's Managing Director, Bradley Gaunt said: “We are all very excited about the new Korniche lantern and the introduction in the last few weeks has seen an influx of orders and a great deal of...
India's domestic aluminium producers have been long demanding for an import duty protection for aluminium to which the government has responded in the affirmative only very recently. Now, the likes of Vedanta Ltd., National aluminium Company (Nalco), and Hindalco have again come up with the request to exempt the domestic alumina manufacturers from anti-dumping duties on caustic soda, a critical raw material and cost component of alumina production, reported InfraCircle. “The challenges faced by the aluminium industry are compounded by an unfavourable duty structure. Aluminium is imported attracting customs duty of 7.5per cent, whereas duty on raw materials in manufacturing alumina attracts duty of equal to or more than 7.5per cent. The challenges of the industry are further compounded by...
Russian Federation is the 10th largest export economy in the world and raw aluminium happens to be one of its top exports valued at US$7.64 billion. In 2015, aluminium worth US$6.9 billion was shipped globally from Russia; the volume comprised 2.1 per cent of the country’s total exports. In the meantime, the global trade in unwrought aluminium amounted to US$20,941 million in 2015, showing strong fluctuations over the period under review. A significant drop in 2009 was followed by recovery over the next two years, until exports decreased again. Overall, there was an annual decrease of -2.9 per cent from 2007 to 2015. Russia remained the global leader in exports of unwrought aluminium. In 2015, Russia's unwrought aluminium exports totalled US$3762.6 million, which accounted for an 18 per...
Aluminium and steel auto parts maker Transtar Holding Co. filed for bankruptcy Sunday after reaching a deal with its senior lenders to swap their debt for ownership of the company. The company filed for chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York with a “prepackaged” chapter 11 plan after garnering support from its creditors to support the restructuring proposal. Such preapproved plans are becoming increasingly popular with companies and investors, who want to minimize the time and expense of chapter 11 balance sheet restructuring. The plan calls for the senior lenders, led by Silver Point Capital, to swap about $425 million in debt for 100% of the equity in the reorganized company. Joseph Santangelo, Transtar’s chief financial officer, blamed the company’s chapter 11...
The Indian Mining and Machinery Exhibition organised by CII in Kolkata, India came to an end on November 19 2016. The exhibition reflected the positive growth being observed in the mining sector in India. Balvinder Kumar, secretary ministry of mines said on the context of the exhibition said that, the Indian mining sector is on a growth track and the sector is expected to increase the country’s GDP by 1% in FY 17. According to the latest statistics, the country’s mining sector grew 9% last year and this year it is expected to grow at a higher rate. “We expect that mining sector will be able to expand the country’s GDP by 1%,” Kumar said. The mining industry contributes 2.2% to 2.5% of India’s overall GDP and around 10% to 11%.of the GDP of the industrial sector. Mr Kumar said that during...
