Hydro has begun construction of a new 5,900 metric ton indirect aluminum extrusion press line at its Cressona facility in Pennsylvania, backed by a $53.5 million investment aimed at modernizing production, expanding specialist extrusion capacity, and strengthening the company’s North American manufacturing operations. The groundbreaking took place on October 27, with operations expected to commence in the first quarter of 2028. The new press will replace equipment dating from the 1950s and introduce Industry 4.0 technology, advanced automation, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced safety performance. New press targets growing demand for specialist extrusions The investment comes as demand for indirect aluminum extrusions continues to grow across commercial transportation, automotive,...
A Swiss-Polish research team has achieved up to 97.9 per cent relative density in extrusion-printed AA6061 aluminium by removing the solvent-debinding stage and extending the sintering process. The approach offers a potential alternative to conventional processing routes for sinter-based aluminium additive manufacturing, where oxidation has remained a major obstacle. The study, led by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), was published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing on October 15, 2026. An earlier version appeared as a preprint in May, making the journal publication the latest stage in the research’s release. The researchers combined a single-step wick-debinding process with a longer sintering hold to improve the density of printed aluminium...
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Cinch Connectivity Solutions has expanded its Mil/Aero Circular MD801 Series of connectors. The MD801 5-3, MD801 6-4, MD801 7-10, MD801 13-2, and MD801 13-3 models are now available in aluminium shells with various finish choices. The Mil/Aero Circular MD801 is included in the series because of its lightweight and ultraminiature design, which offers compact form factors and high-density capabilities. It is designed mainly for aerospace, military, and other demanding situations, and it meets the Military Standard (MIL-SPEC) categories for drones, military vehicle communications, satellite communication systems, military radios, and military display systems. The connections are available in plug and receptacle formats, with conventional crimp, solder, and PC Tail terminations for board...
According to a report on Monday, June 19, AMAG Austria Metall AG has yet again received the ‘Accredited Supplier’ award from Airbus. It is a supreme award that the European aircraft manufacturer presents to its suppliers, and AMAG is the only aluminium rolled products supplier to have received this level of recognition for the second time after 2020. This award is given to companies with excellent product quality and outstanding delivery reliability and is a part of the Supply Chain & Quality Improvement (SQIP) programme run by Airbus jointly with selected premium suppliers to ensure continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. “Innovation and constant improvement are a matter of course for us. We are all the more pleased about the repeated award from Airbus at the highest level,...
DTE, a company that provides support for decision-making in the metals production and manufacturing industry, has successfully raised US$10 million in a Series A2 round. This funding will be utilised to drive innovation and expand the company's global outreach. DTE is grateful for the support of its esteemed investors in this round, including Novelis, a prominent name in the aluminium industry, Metaplanet, a venture capital firm, and the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, in addition to their existing investors Chrysalix Venture Capital and Brunnur Ventures. DTE's LP-LIBS™ sensor technology is a pioneering, in-line elemental analysis tool that eliminates slow, costly, and manual quality control procedures. It provides reference-grade elemental analysis directly from high-temperature...
The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor said it would adopt a technology spearheaded by Tesla known as “Gigacasting” to enhance performance and curtail the cost of future electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota is hardly the only company following Tesla's lead. General Motors, Hyundai Motor, and Geely affiliates Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Zeekr are all using or planning to use the technology. Tesla's US, China, and German facilities use the Giga Press, an aluminium die-casting machine. The house-sized machines can create aluminium components that are much larger than anything previously used in the auto industry. The Giga Press programme is a line of aluminium die-casting machines made for Tesla by the Idra Group in Italy, which has been a unit of China’s LK Industries...
If the building and construction sector is to keep pace with global climate goals, it must overcome formidable decarbonisation challenges. With the industry increasingly turning to Whole Life Carbon Assessments to manage building emissions, both the scrutiny of raw materials and the case for aluminium use are growing. Nevertheless, this does not mean all of the world’s aluminium capacity fits the task; the construction sector needs explicitly low-carbon aluminium. Inga Simonenko, Market Intelligence and Commercial Sustainability Director, UC Rusal Ben Salt, Sustainable Solutions Manager. UC Rusal Considering the impacts of the construction industry While construction represents one of the most important economic and social development drivers, it also embodies many of the most...
Constellium SE, a NYSE-listed business, is preparing to attend the 54th Paris Air Show. Constellium will showcase various high-performance aluminium products, including Airware®, the market's lightest aluminium for aeroplanes and spacecraft. Pooja Castings Private Limited, situated in Pune, India, is pleased to announce its participation in the Newcast 2023 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany. This important exhibition offers the firm a worldwide platform to showcase its high-quality aluminium casting solutions to manufacturing enthusiasts, multinational corporations, and technology experts from all over the globe. Jindal Aluminium, India's biggest aluminium extrusion manufacturer recently celebrated its 53rd anniversary, commemorating years of devotion and hard work in manufacturing the...
Blackboxstocks Inc., a fintech and hybrid social platform based in Dallas, has announced that it has successfully formulated an SEC deal with the U.K.-based Evtec Group. This is the first step toward completing the planned merger between the companies. The merger will involve Blackbox, Evtec Group Limited, Evtec Aluminium Limited, and Evtec Automotive Limited, as declared on April 17. The CEO of Blackbox, Gust Kepler asserted in a dialogue: “This agreement is an important first step in our merger plan with Evtec and demonstrates the strong financial commitment that both companies have to complete it. In parallel, we are continuing to build our core business in the fintech sector,” “We believe this dual strategy will provide maximum value for our shareholders by allowing them to...
Delemar, a pioneer in the Egyptian aluminium market, is a global producer of aluminium with a staggering 35 per cent market share in Egypt, making it the country's leading manufacturer and one of the tops in the Middle East. Since its inception in 2008, the firm has expanded to run five plants, with three more under development. They are dedicated to providing the customers with the most diverse product offerings, the highest business ethics and customer service. Established in 2008, the Delemar Group began production in 2012 and is one of the largest aluminium extrusion factories and companies for aluminium profiles in Egypt & the Middle East. To know more about the products offered by Delemar , you can visit the world's first b2b market for the global aluminium industry, AL CircleBiz's...
Italtecno boasts a storied history as a trailblazing enterprise in the realm of surface treatment technologies for aluminium and its alloys. The company’s foundations were laid in 1974, and since then, it has dominated the entire supply sector. However, its impact extends far beyond Europe, as it has expanded its offerings to encompass chemical products, machines, and systems catering to a diverse range of sectors, including architecture, automotive, aeronautical, decorative, mechanical, and industrial purposes. It was in the early 1980s that Italtecno first ventured into the American market, striking a pivotal deal with Lockheed by selling them a crucial license for special anodizing technologies. Since then, Italtecno has become a global force to be reckoned with, establishing branches...
Oerlikon AM and Airbus have prominently commercialised the 3D printing technology for producing precisely engineered antenna clusters that will be used in communication satellites orbiting Earth. This denotes a significant achievement in their ten-year alliance, resulting in a €3.8 million deal to additively manufacture these satellite components, mainly with 100% recyclable aluminium. The R&D Manager for Additive Manufacturing of RF Space Components, Airbus , Michael Kilian, commented: “To create a final product of excellent quality, technical cooperation and understanding each other’s needs and requirements is fundamental for a well-coordinated design and manufacturing process – not only in rapid prototyping but even more so in serial production.” Both companies have been collaborating...
As technology leaders in die-casting solutions, which includes aluminium and also plastics machinery manufacturing, Bühler and ENGEL are setting benchmarks for trends in the automotive world. Increasing demand from the automotive industry for larger and more complex parts requires new production processes and presents challenges for the customers of both companies. Bühler and ENGEL create synergies that lead to innovations - such as the mega-casting solution from Bühler, Carat 840, which is being presented at the Bühler Open House event at ENGEL. The global automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need for more sustainable mobility. It is essential to find the correct answers to the challenges this poses. Bühler and ENGEL play a crucial role in shaping...
Europe's leading aluminium extruder, Vimetco Extrusion , an ISO and CE-certified firm, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alro S.A., has been in operation since the end of 2006. Vimetco Extrusion is a fast-growing firm based in Slatina, Romania, that strives to live up to its slogan of "Committed to Perfection" by offering high-quality aluminium products, quick delivery times, and, most importantly, competent customer service. The range of products offered by Vimetco includes aluminium bar, aluminium angles, aluminium fabrication and aluminium profiles . To discover more about the different products, its price and other details, visit their product description page in AL CircleBiz. AlCircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium...
Constellium SE, a NYSE-listed company, is all set to participate in the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show. The event, which will be held from June 19-25 at the Paris Le Bourget Exposition Centre, is one of the most prestigious events for the international space and aviation sectors. Constellium will display a vast range of high-performance aluminium products, like Airware®, which is the lightest aluminium for aircraft and spacecraft available in the market. The company will also display a series of aluminium powders for additive manufacturing. The innovative and ultra-modernist solutions Constellium offers align with the commercial aviation industry’s objective of Fly Net Zero by 2050. These high-quality aluminium solutions offer enhanced characteristics with lower material density, a...
SECO/WARWICK , an exclusive solution provider for heat treatment and metallurgy, will continue to supply third and eighth lines of EV/CAB solutions to its two long-term partners from Poland and the Czech Republic. EV/CAB lines are used for electric vehicle battery coolers’ protective atmosphere brazing. Leading manufacturers of aluminium heat exchangers mainly use these furnaces for the mass production of large-size car battery coolers. The Czech manufacturer has ordered the eighth CAB line, and the Polish manufacturer has ordered the third CAB line. Repeated orders for the same solutions are the biggest testimony of the products' quality and general satisfaction with the cooperation. "The orders we are talking about come from our long-term partners, who in total have several SECO/WARWICK...
Scottish Chemical Industries has contributed exponentially to the aluminium foundry industries since its establishment in 1985 by Mr Kamal Khandelwal. It is one of the world's largest ISO 9001 & 14001 certified manufacturers and exporters, providing high-quality products to the Aluminium, Steel, Copper, and Brass foundry industry for over 35 years. The founder & MD, Mr Kamal Khandelwal, established the company with just one product, hexachloroethane, but since then, it has expanded to five manufacturing plants in Mumbai and two in China, producing over 350 foundry products, including Coverfluxes, degassing tablets, fused granulated fluxes, grain refiners, master alloys, Adal Tablets, magnesium removers, refractory products, Magnesium products (Ingots, Powder, Granules), Silicon Metal...
The prestigious quartet of international trade fairs—GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST—has commenced in Düsseldorf, Germany, marking the beginning of an exceptional showcase of advancements and expertise in the foundry, metallurgy, thermal processing, and casting industries. As industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world gather in Düsseldorf, the stage is set for a remarkable event that will shape the future of these key sectors. GIFA, the leading international foundry technology trade fair, has started with a flurry of activity. The exhibition halls have come alive with exhibitors from around the globe, presenting their cutting-edge technologies, machinery, and services. From innovative casting processes to advanced materials and digital solutions, GIFA 2023 is...
Pooja Castings Private Limited, a company based in Pune, India, is excited to announce its participation in the Newcast 2023 expo in Dusseldorf, Germany. This prestigious event provides a global platform for the company to present its high-quality aluminium casting solutions to manufacturing enthusiasts, global companies, and tech experts from around the world. Under the guidance of visionary engineer Anil Kulkarni, Pooja Castings has kept growing strong for the past 32 years. Pooja Castings has witnessed everything, from a small foundry with a modest annual turnover to becoming a respected and acclaimed aluminium Die Casting manufacturing partner. Their incredible profile of aluminium casting products serves the variable requirements of the engineering industry, with a focus on advanced...
Taber Extrusions, a leading aluminium extrusion company in the United States, applauds Senator Tom Cotton for spearheading this effort to push the Department of Commerce (DOC) to address the substantial concerns posed by un-tariffed imports to the US aluminium extrusion sector and its jobs. The Aluminium Extruders Council (AEC) and Senators Mitt Romney, Sherrod Brown, Debbie Stabenow, Rafael Warnock, Bob Casey, and Marco Rubio signed the letter in favour of Cotton. This week, the Aluminium Extruders Council (AEC) endorsed a bipartisan group of US senators' call for the DOC to modify its tariff on aluminium-extruded goods. According to the AEC, the existing approach has resulted in an 82 per cent increase in overseas extruded aluminium imports, increasing foreign importers' share of the...
