Explore how GM is expanding aluminium casting capacity in Indiana to support 10-speed transmissions and strengthen its US manufacturing footprint. General Motors is investing more than USD 40 million in its Bedford Casting Operations in Indiana, expanding aluminium casting capacity to support...
In recent weeks, the domestic spot aluminium ingot market has exhibited notable regional divergence. While basis levels in East China and the Central Plains have remained relatively stable, the South China market has seen its aluminium ingot basis strengthen independently to a year-to-date high....
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Guangdong Enterprise Federation and Guangdong Entrepreneurs Association recently announced the "2023 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises" list, and Hesheng Shares was honoured for the second year in a row. Hesheng, a technology-driven firm specialising in integrating new materials and new energy, has...
Aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles can not only lower cost and weight but also improve the durability of the overall cable system and electric vehicle harness. So why haven't they been widely adopted? This article discusses the need for aluminium cables, what the...
Aluminium components have gained significant attention in the aerospace sector as manufacturers look for ways to leverage the benefits of 3D printing. Airbus Helicopters, for instance, has inaugurated its 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, where it has installed TRUMPF systems to enhance its...
The CSIR-National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR-NIIST), situated in Kerala, will work with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), Bengaluru, to indigenise the country's aerospace and military industries. In this respect, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in...
Tower Alloys Industries Limited, a Nigeria-based producer of a wide range of quality aluminium cookware, roofing, and extrusion profiles, has reportedly increased its shareholding in Aluminum Extrusion Industries Plc to 67.55 per cent by recently acquiring a majority stake in the company. Aluminium...
Chennai-based Wheels India, a leading aluminium alloy wheels maker, has announced its decision to open fully-owned subsidiaries in Europe and the US. This is quite big news for the auto components manufacturer as the move will be fundamental for its growth internationally, strengthening its supply...
Baowu Aluminium Company collected a batch of ABS car plate orders from a local independent brand automobile leading engine manufacturing in the fall of 2023. Looking back on the cooperation between Baowu Aluminium and the automobile main engine factory, it can be said that the automobile main...
On October 26th, Guizhou Gui Aluminium New Materials organised an event to commemorate the completion of their 5# rolling mill ribbon project, a part of their aluminium foil project with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tonnes. The event also included the delivery of the first order. The...
Aluminium is increasingly being used in additive manufacturing due to its unique properties and benefits in the production of high-performance components. Ricoh, a leading technology company has recently announced its innovative Binder Jetting Technology (BJT), which aims to revolutionise the...
Proterial, in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), has successfully reached a significant achievement by creating 'ADMUSTERL61P,' an advanced metal additive manufacturing powder. As per reports, this innovative development is specifically designed for...
On the eve of October 27, a few leading Chinese aluminium companies announced their third-quarter results, revealing a year-on-year drop in revenues and net profits. For instance, Shandong Nanshan Aluminium earned RMB 21.69 billion in revenue in the first three quarters of 2023, down by 18.24 per...
EOS is introducing upgraded version of its EOS M 300-4 metal additive manufacturing equipment with four 1kW lasers. The EOS M 300-4 1kW has been specifically designed to fulfil the production demands of many applications using aluminium and copper materials. These applications include the...
Avon Metals, one of the privately owned UK-based manufacturers of aluminium casting alloys and a multi-award-winning metal recycling company with a turnover of £100 m, has recently completed 50 glorious years of business. The UK-based company, which includes subsidiary Avon Specialty Metals,...
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has made a revolutionary discovery that could completely alter the field of additive manufacturing. TII's Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) has developed a new aluminium alloy powder called AMALLOY-HT, specifically designed for use in Laser Beam...
Aluminium has emerged as a critical element in the ever-evolving technology landscape, playing an essential role in various technological domains, including the thriving world of cryptocurrency. Its versatility and adaptability have made it indispensable in shaping the digital age. This article...
The aluminium downstream sector plays a critical role in the processing and utilization of aluminium, a versatile and lightweight metal with a wide range of applications. The downstream activities cater to diverse industries, such as automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and electrical,...
Yuan Guodong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shanxi Huaxing Aluminium, recently attended the strategic cooperation matchmaking meeting of China Coal Group Shanxi Company, where the two sides discussed deepening cooperation and exchanges, as well as accelerating cooperation and...
AMAG Austria Metall AG has reported its latest financial results till September 30, 2023, highlighting stable earnings with revenue above EUR 1 billion, even amid global inflation and decelerating aluminium prices. Although the revenue during the first nine months of 2023 saw a drop of 15.6 per...
