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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Porsche AG and Norsk Hydro ASA will collaborate to further lower the carbon footprint of Porsche's vehicle models by using Hydro's low-carbon aluminium and extrusions. Porsche will be able to reduce the footprint of aluminium in future vehicle projects by around 3.5 kilograms of CO2 per kilogram aluminium by 2025. This is around 60 per cent less than Europe's current primary aluminium consumption. Aluminium's use in Porsche vehicles has continuously increased because of its exceptional features in pliability, low weight, and strength. Aluminium is critical in converting an electric vehicle into a sports car. Aluminium accounts for almost 30% of the overall weight of the Porsche Taycan, the brand's first entirely electric sports vehicle. "Porsche is working towards a net carbon-neutral...
On Monday, April 24, a fire broke out at the Novelis aluminium rolling factory in Mill Township. According to Dennison Fire Chief David McConnell, the top of the property at 7335 Newport Road SE caught fire due to an exhaust fan. As per the reports, no injuries were reported. A team from the Uhrichsville Fire Department utilised a ladder truck to reach the roof and extinguish the fire within 15 to 20 minutes. The estimated damage to the building was reported at around $50,000. Smith Ambulance checked one employee for smoke inhalation. When firefighters arrived, all workers had been evacuated from the workplace. At 9:56 p.m., they were summoned. McConnell said firefighters from Dennison and Uhrichsville arrived first at 9:59 p.m. and departed at midnight. Firefighters from Warwick...
ASCONA and D-CUBE announced a strategic alliance and the release of a comprehensive solution for inline surface inspection of aluminium profiles. The cooperation brings together a cutting-edge product that has already shown its superiority for use in some of the most advanced and biggest aluminium extrusion operations in Europe, as well as years of combined industry expertise and a global service network. "We are very pleased to add this great product to our existing portfolio. Our collaboration with D-cube enables the aluminium industry to benefit from comprehensive dimensional and surface quality improvement by a single supplier and reliable partner," said Alexander Daniker, CEO of ASCONA. Based on artificial intelligence (AI) , Promex CYRUS recognises and transforms many surface...
Walter is extending its portfolio of solid carbide milling cutters for ISO N machining with the introduction of the MD265 Supreme and the MC268 Advance, two different roughing specialists. This is particularly important for manufacturers that use high-silicon die-cast aluminium. Group Atlas Holdings announced the sale of Alludium to Jupiter Aluminium, a US Corporation with over 30 years of expertise, on Monday, April 17. Jiangsu Alcha, a Chinese maker of aluminium products, intends to establish a new aluminium foil factory in Changshu for electric vehicle batteries (EV). The factory will create aluminium foils for use in EV batteries. Rossinavi, an Italian shipyard renowned for producing tailored aluminium and steel superyachts, had unveiled No Stress, a 49.9-metre superyacht at its...
Jiangsu Alcha, the China-based aluminium product manufacturer, plans to open a new aluminium foil facility in Changshu for electric vehicle batteries (EV). The facility will produce aluminium foils which will be utilised in EV batteries. The facility is expected to produce 30,000 tonnes of aluminium foil yearly, enabling the business to satisfy the rising demand for the batteries used in electric vehicles. Jiangsu Alcha plans to spend around RMB 350 million ($55 million) on the new Changshu-based facility. Jiangsu Alcha Aluminium Group is known for manufacturing hydrophilic coated aluminium foils, pure aluminium foils, aluminium alloy foils, aluminium scrip coils, and other goods. The company was formally listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on August 21, 2007, under the ticker symbol...
On Monday, April 17, Group Atlas Holdings announced the sale of Alludium to Jupiter Aluminium, the US Corporation, an industrial group with more than 30 years of experience. According to both the buyer and seller, the purchase will strengthen Aludium's future as part of the industrial group, allowing it to continue its growth and focus on product innovation, service, and aluminium recycling. Sources claim that the company will continue running its brands within the conglomerate. The two corporations emphasised in a joint statement that the operation, the specifics of which have not been published , is anticipated to materialise in the second quarter of the year, subject to the terms of the sale being fulfilled. Alludium was the company that Group Atlas Holdings established to manage the...
With the advent of the MD265 Supreme and the MC268 Advance, two separate roughing specialists, Walter is expanding its line of solid carbide milling cutters for ISO N machining. This is especially relevant to producers who work with high-silicon die-cast aluminium. The MD265 Supreme three-edged cutter, which comes in coated and uncoated versions and has a diameter range of 16 to 25 mm, stands out for having firm cutting edges with the Rapax profile and coolant channels arranged in a star pattern. It was created to achieve the high productivity and process dependability needed in industrial industries like the automobile industry. It was created to achieve the high productivity and process dependability needed in industrial industries like the automobile industry. Whether coated with...
Rossinavi, the Italian shipyard known for manufacturing customised aluminium and steel superyachts, has launched No Stress, a 49.9-metre superyacht at the Italian shipyard in Viareggio. No Stress is the first Rossinavi yacht which is AI enabled and has a hybrid propulsion system. Enrico Gobbi - Team for Design, a studio located in Venice, is responsible for the project's exterior architecture and interior style, a sophisticated sports boat. No Stress is a full-aluminium fast-displacement hulled superyacht with a dual power system. When in electric mode, the system is controlled by an AI that keeps track of its usage. She has two electric motors powered by the generators and the battery pack. "We are very proud to launch our very first BluE project. No Stress is a hybrid vessel...
This week, the downstream aluminium sector has not seen much upheaval, but whatever progress happened can be considered extremely serious. Ball Corporation’s subsidiary, Ball Aerospace, was found delivering precisely engineered aluminium components to NASA for its Lunar Compact InfraRed Imaging System, L-CIRiS. Chinese firm Ningbo Xusheng Group made a $276 million investment to construct five new subsidiaries in the US, Mexico and Hong Kong to enhance the production of high-precision aluminium alloy components for vehicles. Due to increased activity in the recycled and sustainability segment, the downstream aluminium sector has been lying dormant for the past few weeks, but it is being estimated to bloom with the rising market demand. Melbourne-based innovator SPEE3D has publicised the...
Teseo SRL, the first company in the world to create a modular aluminium system for compressed air distribution, provides its clients with piping and various design services and ergonomic products like swinging arms, downpipes, manifolds, workbenches and trolleys that can all transport fluid energy. These products make up a complete system that maximises efficiency and costs. Compressed air distribution for industrial automation consists of many components that are frequently designed and installed without considering the big picture. For example, the compressor room often operates independently from those who handle the distribution system and from those who take the machinery that will be supplied with the necessary energy. In addition to providing customers with piping, Teseo SRL, a...
Sabik Offshore, a sister concern of Sedna Wind Technologies and an internationally acknowledged wind farm optimisation specialist, has acquired Weissenborn, an aluminium components maker. This strategic move was planned by Sabik Offshore since Weissenborn manufactures relevant aluminium solutions for transition pieces (TPs), substations and suspended internal structures designated to aid the offshore wind industry. The use of aluminium reduces the weight of the components to a great extent and allows easy installation. Since aluminium is 100 per cent recyclable, the brand is able to maintain a sustainable approach while making its flagship products, inducing a circular economy in the long run. The Managing Director of Sabik Offshore, Morten Christensen, mentioned: "As one of the oldest...
The aluminium casting market is anticipated to expand significantly in the upcoming days as a result of rising demand for lightweight and fuel-efficient automobiles, the proliferation of the construction industry, and the high usage of renewable energy sources. The latest industry-focused exclusive report by AlCircle, “Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023” , unveils that the global aluminium castings usage remained stable in 2022 at a 2021 level of around 21.3 million tonnes. However, the usage is forecast to increase marginally in 2023 to reach 21.8 million tonnes. Aluminium casting accounts for a sizable portion of the global metal casting industry, which is expected to expand significantly in the coming years. This market includes a wide range of aluminium casting products, including...
Headquartered in China, Ningbo Xusheng Group is about to invest $276 million to materialise five new subsidiaries in the US, Mexico and Hong Kong. The company is an expert in the manufacture of high-precision aluminium alloy components for vehicles. The latest addition to the company’s existing facilities is to support Xusheng Group’s aluminium business in North America. The new subsidiaries will look after the construction of a new company factory in Mexico. As per the records available on the company website, it can be cited that Xusheng has eight prevailing manufacturing plants at this moment, originating in China. The company provides employment opportunities to more than 2,000 people globally. Though the Chinese company has endured the blows of Covid-19, its business model is quite...
Ball Corp’s aviation-specific innovatory board, Ball Aerospace, has completed the delivery of certain instruments aligned with NASA’s Artemis program. Just last year, Ball Aerospace rolled out a tool that NASA’s Lunar Compact InfraRed Imaging System demanded, called L-CIRiS. The delivery was made to the University of Colorado Boulder Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP). The entire mission is being overseen by the principal investigator, Dr Paul Hayne of LASP. Once fully optimised, L-CIRis will pick up panoramic visions in the infrared portal to keep records of the Moon’s surface for NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative under its Artemis space program. The instrument’s formation was solely possible of the unparalleled relationships with Ball...
Melbourne-based innovator SPEE3D has publicised the British Army's purchase decision of the company's latest XSPEE3D metal Additive Manufacturing machine to enhance its repairing abilities. The machine is suitable for the use of metals like aluminium bronze, aluminium 6061 and copper. Alongside the instalment of the new Cold Spray AM machine, the British Army is keen on maintaining a two-year relationship with SPEE3D professionals under a contract which will teach the Royal Army's Electrical and Mechanical Engineers the art of controlling the intricate machinery. The XSPEE3D AM machine and all its additional tools can be packed in a standard, completely movable shipping container, allowing the company to export its flagship technology to any part of the world. The XSPEE3D AM machine can...
In the face of the competition from AI-enabled chatbot ChatGPT from OpenAI and Microsoft’s BingAI, Google is now responding with its characteristic agility and innovation. It has been adding a number of features to its search engine and also launched BARD, the conversational chatbot from Google, powered by LaMDA. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai has recently revealed that soon the market leader in Search Engine is going to launch a number of new AI-powered features. Such features are going to make the results more contextual and in line with the requirement of the users. In his recent interview with Wall Street Journal, Pichai, who also heads Alphabet, mentioned that adding AI features will supercharge the Search Engine’s capability to find the required information. He also dismissed any...
Last week, the downstream aluminium sector experienced a whiff of turmoil, with ARK Investment Management LLC curtailing its 11 per cent stake in Kaiser Aluminium during the fourth and last quarter of the year. Spanish brand Teknia acquired Swedish injection moulding specialist Svensk Tryckgjutning to augment the quality of their flagship magnesium or aluminium steering and chassis components. US-based Boose Aluminum Foundry witnessed a horrible fire last year, which made them eligible for a land development plan attested by the East Cocalico supervisors in 2023. On the bright side, the world is preparing for the 12th edition of the Aluminium Two Thousand Congress, one of the most awaited conferences for aluminium industry associates, which will be conducted from September 19 to September...
Hindalco, NALCO, and Vedanta have trimmed their aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices at the end of the week in response to the LME aluminium price fall over the past three days. However, at the beginning of the week, on April 4, Hindalco and Vedanta lifted their aluminium ingot prices to INR 225,750 per tonne and INR 227,750-256,250 per tonne, respectively, which closed the week lower at INR 218,500 per tonne and INR 220,500-249,000 per tonne. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod and billets prices initiated the week on Tuesday, April 4, at INR 237,750 per tonne and INR 239,850 per tonne, respectively, and closed lower by INR 7,250 per tonne at INR 230,500 per tonne and INR 232,600 per tonne. Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod and billets prices stood at INR 236,250-243,750 per tonne and INR...
