Innovative applications of aluminium in the end-use sector know no bounds. Week comes and week goes, but we never fall short of surprising products made of aluminium. One such was DigitⓇ displayed at ProMat, one of the leading tradeshows in the US known for showcasing newest industry advances. DigitⓇ is a humanoid warehouse worker who walked erect on goatlike legs and plucked containers off shelves with strong arms fashioned of aerospace-grade aluminium. This technology, developed by Oregon-based Agility Robotics, can do a wide range of jobs and adapt to a wide range of processes; a fleet of Digits will be able to switch between applications based on current warehouse demands and seasonal changes.
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We also came across a gaming keyboard made of aluminium this week. It was a debutant gaming keyboard by Keychrone, a popular wireless mechanical keyboards manufacturer Keychron Lemokey L3 flaunts a sturdy aluminium chassis that can be configured to meet the user's needs. This keyboard can connect with up to three devices via Bluetooth 5.1 and also has a wired option for minimal latency.
The aluminium body makes the product sustainable, as the non-ferrous metal is 100% recyclable and can retain its original properties even after rigorous transformational processes, creating a closed material loop.
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In this Barbie season, the silvery-white metal is even rumoured to find a place in Apple Watch Series 9 coming in varied colour options including Barbie Pink. Apple is expected to release the Apple Watch Series 9 with watchOS 10 in mid-September
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AnkerMake, a 3D printing brand by Anker Innovations, announced the release of the AnkerMake M5C 3D printer this week. The printer comes with an aluminium alloy base, which gives extreme stability while producing complex materials. It is designed for easy customization of functions with a single click via the AnkerMake app. Users can easily perform tasks such as printing, re-printing, levelling, homing, pausing, or stopping the printer with a single click.
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In partnership with Trivium Packaging, California Olive Ranch launched the latest packaging construct, a 335 ml 100% recyclable aluminium bottle, to approach its sustainability goals, supplying an eco-friendly solution for its flagship olive oils.
California Olive Ranch believes in providing the highest standard of consumer packaging, which elevates the brand’s sustainability quotient alongside keeping the California Olive Ranch olive and avocado oils safe from foreign objects or high temperatures.
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This week the team AL Circle listed down the top 5 aluminium cans manufacturing companies who are driving the sector’s market growth with their utmost contribution in terms of business and sustainability goals. Ball Corporation, Amcor Limited, Crown Holdings, Inc. are a few names from the list. Ball Corporation, known for delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for beverage and personal care products, generated 87 per cent of revenue or US$13.37 billion from aluminium packaging products in 2022. From beverage packaging in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Ball yielded comparable operating earnings of $358 million on sales of $3.85 billion for 2022. From North and Central America sector, Ball generated comparable operating earnings of $642 million on sales of $6.70 billion. Ball’s attempts to meet the increasing demand for aluminium cans across the globe also continued through partnerships within the industry to construct state-of-the-art aluminium can sheet rolling mills and recycling centres.
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ALUCOBOND, a trademark of Swiss-based 3A Composites, a worldwide pioneer and maker of Aluminium Composite Materials (ACM), introduced new colours and textures to product portfolios. Colorscapes, Concrete, and Grove are the three new colour codes, added to variety of 40 hues. The new portfolio is intended for high-end commercial and residential properties, airports, retail malls, and institutions. Through its sales network, the firm targets architects, developers, and fabricators in key Indian markets.
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Australian Pharmaceutical Industries (API), the parent company of popular brands such as Priceline, Soul Pattinson and Pharmacist Advice, chose KOMBI aluminium stairs and walkways for its brand new 32,506 sqm distribution centre in Marsden Park, Sydney. KNAPP Australia is entrusted with the task of designing, building and installing a large, automated racking and conveyor system for this project.
This state-of-the-art facility has extensive conveyor systems that require regular maintenance and free movement for operators, for which KOMBI's modular and lightweight infrastructure is the perfect choice, enabling easy access around the existing structures, regardless of whether it was up, over or around them.
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A major OEM's supplier contracted BorgWarner, a provider of thermal and energy management solutions for automobiles, to supply high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for three electric vehicle (EV) platforms. The 800V HVCH developed by BorgWarner features a compact and lightweight design, enabled by its thick-film heating and brazed aluminium fin technologies.
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Dongara Marine relocated to a newly built waterfront shipyard in Geraldton's harbour in 2022. It sourced Capral Aluminium for the project since 2012 and enjoyed a fruitful collaboration recognising its capacity, product quality, and reasonable pricing.
"We use a lot of aluminium – an average boat would use about 15 tonnes of plate; a pilot boat would use 30 or more. Capral aluminium not only meets our demand but enhances our work process, effectively providing us with a 'big Meccano set' that makes assembly easier," said managing director and part-owner Rohan Warr.
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China's already vast high-speed rail network considered the world's most extensive, is set to undergo further expansion. In the upcoming months, an extensive expansion of the country's electrified rail transport is set to be completed. Notably, the trains' construction involves the seamless welding of 72 special aluminium alloy plates, highlighting the cutting-edge technology and expertise employed in their production.
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Reko Rennie's 'Where Eels Lie Down' pays homage to the eel's heritage in Parramatta with a large-scale piece depicting two eels emerging from the earth and crossing each other as they play. Visitors can walk under, around, and through portions of the 7.5-metre-tall painted aluminium and granite sculpture. The 7.5-metre-tall artwork shows two eels emerging from the earth and crossing each other as they play.
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