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Vishay Intertechnology expands its aluminium electrolytic capacitor range for a broader industry usage
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has expanded its 299 PHL-4TSI series of snap-in, four-terminal aluminium electrolytic capacitors, now offering voltage ratings of 350 V, 500 V, 550 V, and 600 V. This expansion provides designers across various industries with more versatile options. About the capacitors These capacitors are ideal for use in power supplies and inverters in both industrial and home appliance applications. By introducing these higher voltage ratings, Vishay aims to help designers minimise component count, reduce costs, and improve end product mechanical stability and longevity. The 299 PHL-4TSI series capacitors are encased in cylindrical aluminium with pressure relief and are insulated by a blue sleeve. They offer high ripple current ratings ranging from 1.9 A to 7.6 A,...
Exploring aluminium’s infinite applications: Top 10 scientific innovations highlighting its versatility
Where there is aluminium, there is innovation. Aluminium, once regarded as a mere industrial metal, is now the canvas for some of the most exciting innovations shaping the future. Imaging cars that are lighter than ever, gliding effortlessly with the help of aluminium alloys engineered for strength and agility. More recently, aluminium foil coating has sparked a new hope for microbe-free water purification in African countries. Not just this, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers have also come up with an interesting discovery to produce 'hydrogen gas' using the green metal. Aluminium is central to innovation across industries, playing a vital role in driving technological advancements and sustainability. Its lightweight yet strong properties make it essential for reducing...
Rock in Rio 2024: Novelis & Ancat successfully collect over 8 tonnes of aluminium cans for recycling
During the first ten days of Rock in Rio Brazil 2024, held from September 13 to 22 and attracting over 730,000 attendees, Rede Movimento, in partnership with Novelis and the National Association of Recyclable Material Collectors (Ancat), successfully collected and sent over 8 tonnes of aluminium cans for recycling. The material will first be processed at Novelis' collection centre in São Gonçalo, Rio de Janeiro, before being transported to their factory in Pindamonhangaba, São Paulo. The initiative employs blockchain technology to guarantee traceability and transparency throughout the process, enabling data related to energy savings, social impact, raw material extraction, and avoiding carbon emissions to be tracked. "We work to ensure that the material consumed is recycled and returns to...
China Nonferrous Metals Society applauds Shenyang Aluminum and Magnesium Institute’s breakthrough achievements
The China Nonferrous Metals Society recently held an evaluation meeting on scientific and technological advancements in Beijing, where experts unanimously recognised two breakthrough achievements by the Shenyang Aluminum and Magnesium Institute. These include the "Full Cycle Optimisation Technology for Aluminum Reduction Cell Design, Construction, and Operation Based on Model and Data Integration" and the "Development of Organic Flue Gas Treatment Technology and Equipment for Carbon Products in the Aluminum Industry." Both were deemed to have reached a world-leading level. Full cycle optimisation technology of aluminium reduction cell design-construction-operation based on model and data fusion To address the issues of isolated data storage and fragmented information exchange during the...
Hydro and Skellefteå Kraft inks 2 TWh renewable energy deal for its Norwegian aluminium smelters
Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skellefteå Kraft AB to supply 2 TWh of renewable energy to Hydro's Norwegian aluminium plants from 2025 to 2032. This agreement ensures Hydro will receive 2 TWh from Skellefteå Kraft's SE2 portfolio over the next eight years, supporting the company's aluminium smelters in Norway. Long-term PPAs are essential for Hydro to maintain its leadership in low-carbon aluminium production globally. Renewable energy is critical to producing aluminium in Norway, reducing the carbon footprint by approximately 75 per cent compared to the global average. It also plays a key role in advancing Hydro's technology roadmap toward achieving zero emissions by 2050. This power contract will be integrated into Hydro's Nordic power...
China’s alumina price heightens by RMB101/t; A00 aluminium ingot price loses RMB140/t
On Wednesday, October 16, the average alumina spot price has skyrocketed by RMB 101 per tonne to settle at RMB 4,499 per tonne. As per the data, the alumina prices in Shandong, Guangxi and Shanxi have gained RMB 100 per tonne to clock at RMB 4,475 per tonne, RMB 4,435 per tonne and RMB 4,575 per tonne. In Henan and Guizhou, the alumina prices have surged by RMB 95 per tonne and RMB 65 per tonne to halt at RMB 4,500 per tonne and RMB 4,365 per tonne. The domestic price of low-carbon aluminium has lost RMB 164 per tonne to settle at RMB 21,542 per tonne. On the same day, the high purity aluminium (99.99%) price and high purity aluminium (99.996%) price have declined by RMB 100 per tonne to dock at RMB 27,700 per tonne and RMB 28,700 per tonne. The Australian alumina FOB price has heightened...
Automotive Precision Technology achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Automotive Precision Technology (APT), a Tier 1 and Tier 2 provider of aluminium extrusion components and providing lightweight solutions, has been certified by the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the production of machined and fabricated aluminium components and sub-assemblies. The facility offers build-to-print manufacturing services, utilizing customer component designs and incorporating a Design for Manufacture (DFM) process. These include parts for sunroofs, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, car bodies, and chassis. This certification applies to their Automotive Precision Technology (APT) – Sole Proprietorship LLC facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This certification covers APT’s facility, which provides build-to-print manufacturing services using...
Uzbekistan’s Navoi complex to host Ernest Packaging’s $100M aluminium cans production facility
The Ministry of Investment, Industry, and Trade of Uzbekistan has signed an investment agreement with Ernest Packaging Solutions to build a cutting-edge aluminium beverage can production facility at the Navoi Industrial Development Complex. With an investment of around $100 million, the plant will be able to produce over 1.5 billion aluminium cans annually. About the project The project is set to generate more than 200 skilled jobs, bolstering the local economy. The facility is expected to be operational by fall 2025. Khurram Teshabaev, Deputy Minister of Investments, Industry, and Trade, emphasised the importance of the project, stating that aluminium beverage packaging production marks a significant technological advancement for Uzbekistan. "It is planned to export more than 30 per cent...
Water Almighty launches aluminium-bottled hydration line: Introducing Mighty Pure and Mighty Minerals
Eco-functional drinks brand Water Almighty has introduced two new aluminium-bottled waters – Mighty Pure and Mighty Minerals – which will be available starting this month. These products are at the forefront of the brand's mission to "transform the bottled water industry with sustainable, functional hydration solutions." Packaged in 500ml aluminium bottles that are infinitely recyclable and resealable, the drinks are designed for reuse, supporting a shift towards more sustainable water consumption. Priced at £2 per 500ml bottle, both options provide consumers with an eco-friendly alternative to plastic bottles. Melvin Jay, founder of Water Almighty, said, "Water Almighty is not just about providing great-tasting, functional water. We're on a mission to make sustainable drinks the norm by...
Inspiring recycling with ECC: Giant infinity artwork featuring 1200 recycled aluminium cans at Piccadilly Circus
A massive art installation has been unveiled at Piccadilly Circus, one of London's most iconic locations, to emphasise the importance of recycling. Created by the not-for-profit organisation Every Can Counts (ECC), the artwork features an infinity symbol made from over 1,200 recycled aluminium drink cans. It represents the endless recyclability of aluminium, highlighting how drink cans can be reused time and time again. Displayed next to the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, the installation will remain at Piccadilly Circus until Friday, October 18th, as part of Recycle Week (October 14th – 20th). This debut installation is set to tour additional locations across the UK next year. Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager for Every Can Counts, said, "This infinity sculpture is a brand-new...
SMM alumina price surges by RMB94/t owing to supply chain crisis; Australian alumina FOB price skyrockets to US$642/t
According to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), the average alumina spot price has surged significantly by RMB 94 per tonne to clock at RMB 4,398 per tonne. The prices have grown in most provinces, with the highest in Shandong and Shanxi, where it has skyrocketed by RMB 100 per tonne to settle at RMB 4,375 per tonne and RMB 4,475 per tonne. In Guangxi, the price has gained RMB 95 per tonne to arrive at RMB 4,335 per tonne, followed by a rise of RMB 80 per tonne and RMB 75 per tonne in Henan and Guizhou to peg at RMB 4,405 per tonne and RMB 4,300 per tonne. Chinese aluminium producers, increasingly dependent on imported raw materials, are feeling the sharpest pinch, with alumina prices skyrocketing over the past week. A crisis is unfolding in the aluminium supply chain as alumina shortages...
Grupo ReciclaBR Latasa Metais joins ASI as the new Industrial User member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Grupo ReciclaBR Latasa Metais as the new Industrial User member. Grupo ReciclaBR, the largest non-ferrous metals recycling group in Brazil, was formed in 2013 through the merger of several companies. With a nationwide network of partners, the group promotes collecting and recycling aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, playing a crucial role in environmental preservation and social development. Operating across the entire non-ferrous metals chain, the group includes Latasa Reciclagem, Brazil's largest aluminium recycling company and a pioneer in implementing an integrated system for collecting and casting aluminium cans since 1991. Another key entity, Latasa Garimpeiro Urbano, manages the collection of non-ferrous metals...
Trivium Packaging bags IMDPA Award of Excellence for its Conejo Verde aluminium wine bottles
Trivium Packaging, the $3.1 billion global supplier of metal packaging, has been honoured by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) for its ongoing innovation in metal packaging design. At this year's Annual Conference, the company received an Award of Excellence for its Conejo Verde aluminium wine bottles, produced by Trivium Argentina. These bottles feature a 59×225 ROPP 38 Pacific Round aluminium design, containing 8-10 per cent recycled content. Manufactured in a facility certified with ISO 50001 for energy efficiency and ISO 14001 for environmental management, the production also utilises approximately 80 per cent of green energy. The can's graphics proudly display a green rabbit dressed in formal attire, with the design printed directly onto the metal...
INA Solar breaks ground on its much-awaited 12,000 MTPA aluminium frame plant in Jaipur
Insolation Energy (INA Solar), an Indian solar energy provider and manufacturer, announced the establishment of a 3 GW photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. The company specialises in developing, engineering, and deploying solar PV modules and aims to install a 12,000 metric tonne per annum (mtpa) aluminium frame plant in the region. With an investment of INR 400 crore, the groundbreaking ceremony for this state-of-the-art facility was recently held. INA Solar currently has a PV module manufacturing capacity of 1 GW. With the addition of the new facility, its total capacity will rise to 4 GW annually. “A tech tie-up is already been in place with a vendor for 1.4 GW of cell manufacturing capacity to be commissioned in 2025-26 and this will...
POSCO Future speeds up nickel-cobalt-aluminium cathode production to meet rising EV demand
South Korea based POSCO Future M Co. has announced the production of nickel, cobalt, and aluminium (NCA) cathode materials at its Pohang factory, which is three months ahead of schedule. On October 12, the company successfully manufactured high-nickel materials with a nickel content of 88 per cent, which enhances energy density and output, making them well-suited for high-performance electric vehicle batteries. POSCO Future M is expanding its product portfolio by introducing NCA materials in addition to its existing lines of nickel, cobalt, manganese (NCM), and nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium (NCMA) materials. This diversification is aimed at meeting the growing demands of its customers. Single-crystal cathodes enhance battery stability and lifespan by integrating raw materials into...
SMM alumina price opens the week with a surge of RMB63/t; A00 aluminium ingot price adds RMB40/t
On Monday, October 14, the average alumina spot price in China opened the week with a surge of RMB 63 per tonne to halt at RMB 4,304 per tonne. W-o-W, the alumina price had grown by RMB 196 per tonne from RMB 4,108 per tonne. As of today, the prices in regions like Shanxi and Shandong have gained RMB 75 per tonne and RMB 70 per tonne to arrive at RMB 4,375 per tonne and RMB 4,275 per tonne. In Henan and Guizhou, the alumina price has added RMB 65 per tonne to dock at RMB 4,325 per tonne and RMB 4,225 per tonne. In Guangxi, the price has been hiked by RMB 40 per tonne to clock at RMB 4,240 per tonne. A00 aluminium ingot price On the other hand, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China has grown by RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,740 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be...
Constellium's aluminium, a part of Muscle Shoals's 18-foot-long sculpture
In August, an impressive 18-foot aluminium sculpture was unveiled in Muscle Shoals, AL, honouring the region's rich musical legacy. The aluminium used for the artwork was supplied by Constellium's plant in Muscle Shoals, highlighting the connection between the local industry and the cultural tribute. The sculpture not only honours the region's rich musical heritage but also serves as a testament to the significant role of the aluminium industry in the area. The statue is a striking depiction of a trumpet player resembling William Christopher (W.C.) Handy—born in nearby Florence, AL—pays tribute to his lasting contributions to the music world. Standing tall, the sculpture celebrates the legendary Father of the Blues, whose life and influence are commemorated each year through the W.C....
China’s alumina price surges by 7.55% M-o-M, arriving at RMB4241; A00 aluminium ingot price hikes by RMB190/t
On Friday, October 11, the average alumina spot price in China hiked by RMB 27 per tonne to settle at RMB 4,241 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) price analysis, the alumina price on a M-o-M surged by RMB 298 per tonne or 7.55 per cent. As of today, the prices have grown in most of the provinces, with the highest in Guangxi, where it has surged by RMB 40 per tonne to peg at RMB 4,200 per tonne. In Henan, the price has grown by RMB 35 per tonne, followed by a hike of RMB 30 per tonne in Shandong and Guizhou. On the same day the price in Henan closed at RMB 4,260 per tonne, RMB 4,205 per tonne in Shandong and RMB 4,160 per tonne in Guizhou. In Shanxi, the price has risen by RMB 20 per tonne and halted at RMB 4,300 per tonne. Other prices The price of high purity aluminium...
