Aludecor, a pioneer and leader in Metal Composite Panel manufacturing, today announced the official launch of STONESENSE , an innovative architectural surface system engineered to deliver the timeless elegance and visual depth of natural stone without its traditional structural limitations. Inspired by the legacy and enduring power of natural stone, STONESENSE introduces a curated portfolio of engineered stone-finish metal composite surfaces. Developed for modern building envelopes, the series blends tactile aesthetic experience with advanced material performance, offering architects, builders, and developers a lightweight, highly durable and versatile alternative to mined stone. Designed for modern facades & envelopes The STONESENSE series is structured around three distinct material...
Romania’s aluminium can recycling rate increased to 80.5 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, compared with 75 per cent in the same period last year, according to data published by RetuRO, the administrator of the country’s Deposit Return System (DRS), and analysed by Every Can Counts. The number of aluminium cans returned between January and September was 6.3 per cent higher than in the corresponding period of 2025. The return rate also improved to 85 per cent from 82 per cent a year earlier. Aluminium cans were the only packaging category to record growth in the first nine months of 2026, as the total number of deposit-bearing containers placed on the market declined by 2.4 per cent. The number of cans placed on the market increased by 2 per cent, while plastic and glass packaging...
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Cornell Dubilier Electronics, Inc. has come up with a recently developed series of Flatpack, low-profile aluminium electrolytic capacitors that have the strength to run uninterrupted for 10,000 hours at 105 °C. The MLPS clan provides extreme capacitance density in a flat construct, with voltage ranging up to 450 Vdc and a temperature hovering between -55 °C to 105 °C. The strategically crafted uneven build allows an impeccable life cycle and makes the aluminium capacitor compatible with humungous commercial or military-grade power supply channels. These MLPS capacitors can be found in four different sizes. All the aluminium cases have a thickness of 0.6 inches and a width of 1.8 inches. The external aluminium cases are customisable from 1.5 to 3.0 inches, with capacitance rate varying...
Keychron has unveiled its latest Q1 Pro keyboard featuring a rigid aluminium body and incorporated software protocols, like QMK or VIA. After the major launch of the Q Series by Keychron, the company started exploring new ways of introducing fully programmable mechanical keyboards, and with the Q1 Pro, it has achieved complete mass production. Q1 Pro can be considered the first mass-produced aluminium keyboard globally which can be customised with QMK/VIA software systems. The software will be crucial for users to track any key and input shortcuts, commands or key combinations. The COO of Keychron, Paul Tan, exclaimed: “We’re thrilled to introduce the Keychron Q1 Pro, our latest innovation in the world of custom keyboards.” “We received rave reviews for Q1, but the one piece of feedback...
The Planetarium in Patna, more commonly known as Taramandal, is about to face the greatest technological evolution to date, with the officials working day and night to rescue the lost glory of the Indira Gandhi Science complex. It has been sourced that a specialised aluminium sheet has arrived from the USA, which is to adorn the upper dome of the gallery, functioning as a starry screen. Once the interior work was accomplished, like the heightening of the gallery floor, levelling and hooking the supporting structure of the dome into place, the officials went on to exercise their prowess in developing the dome-shaped projection screen. This is just the beginning of an extensive plan to revamp the Indira Gandhi Science complex completely. The latest screen customised for the dome's inner...
The end user sector for aluminium has been gaining pace this week with advancements in the automobile sector, wherein it was declared by Rahul Sharma, the CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, that the weight of a car is reduced by one kilogramme for every kilogramme of aluminium utilised in the vehicle. We have come across Chennai-based wheel maker Wheels India Ltd which, from now on, will incorporate the flow form technology to make their export-worthy aluminium wheels. FILTEC has launched such a flagship technological device that, with its use, the company can easily identify traces of damage on aluminium cans, glass bottles and PET bottles. This new technology has been dubbed the Remote Vision Inspection (RVI) system. One of the biggest producers of aluminium doors and windows in India, Fenesta...
On January 20, 2023, the southern Indian state, Telangana's capital Hyderabad, based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) announced its venture into developing Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries (RAB). These well-known sustainable energy storage systems can be an efficient alternative to Lithium-Ion batteries, which currently dominate the battery sector. In this regard, an MoU was signed and exchanged in the presence of senior officials from the research institution and Luminous Power Technologies by MD, Luminous Power Technologies, Preeti Bajaj, and Director, IICT, Dr Srinivasa Reddy. According to senior scientists, IICT already has a track record as a knowledge partner in the chemical sector. It is now working on materials for alternative battery chemistries as next-generation...
Fenesta, a subsidiary of the DCM Shriram Group, has announced the introduction of a retail outlet in Anantnag, Kashmir. The new store, named Faiz Enterprises, would be strategically placed at KP Road, Khanabal, so that it can provide state-of-the-earth uPVC windows and doors, aluminium windows and doors and internal or designer doors to the Kashmiri customers. Commemorating the launch of this new outlet, the Business Head of Fenesta, Saket Jain, exclaimed: “Our firm commitment towards our customers, together with our excellent product portfolio with diverse options, have escalated our growth. At Fenesta, we strive to use innovation and modern designs to offer maximum customer satisfaction.” The introduction of a new outlet in the northern part of India would help in the expansion of...
While residing in the third quarter, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMP), as was revealed in the latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Allspring bought around 751,511 shares of AMP, having a market value of US$3,637,000. Nearing the end of the most current quarter, the company had taken over almost 0.12% of AMP. Many other hedge funds and institutional investors have currently increased or curtailed their stakes in Ardagh Metal Packaging. During the third quarter, Balentine LLC also bought a new position in shares of AMP, worth US$107,000. Also, during the same time, it was witnessed that Janney Montgomery Scott LLC augmented its stake in shares of AMP by a hefty 3.6%. At this moment, Janney Montgomery...
On January 19, 2023, the CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, Rahul Sharma, said that the weight of a car is reduced by one kilogramme for every kilogramme of aluminium utilised in the vehicle. He continued that this correlates to an improvement in the driving range, meaning that 100 kg saved on any electric car might yield an additional 10-15 per cent increase in range, which will be crucial for promoting higher EV adoption among consumers. The CEO predicted that the transition to a net zero economy would be metal-intensive as nations quickly adopt clean technologies in response to the immediate need for urgent climate action and sustainable lifestyles. One of the essential metals that will facilitate this transformation and meet the growing need for sustainable systems, eco-friendly technologies,...
New Jersey-based beverage brand, The Ryl Co. publicised its currently patented series of ready-to-drink iced teas premiering in 100% recyclable aluminium cans. The beverage line incorporates highly attractive forms of nostalgic flavours, ranging from the usual iced tea variant to homemade steeped tea that provides identical health benefits. The company also has taken account of those diabetic patients who usually have to refrain oneself from enjoying aggressively sweetened commercial drinks. The Ryl Co. claims it will also follow proper guidelines to be completely sugar-free and calorie-less, with no added preservatives or artificial ingredients. To pack their flagship item, The Ryl Co. has chosen aluminium as it is infinitely recyclable being more environment-friendly than the usual...
On January 18, Econframe Bhd declared a company expansion phenomenon through which it wishes to diversify its operations. These two recent acquisitions are Trans United Sdn Bhd (TUSB) and Lee & Yong Aluminium Sdn Bhd (LYASB). Econframe promptly took over 65 per cent equity interest in LYASB, which is fundamentally responsible for aluminium fabrication works like mounting of aluminium glazing, glass solutions and façade instalments consisting of aluminium windows and glass doors. The enterprise also acquired a 100 per cent equity interest in TUSB, in consideration of the land on which the LYASB unit is situated. Lim Chin Horng, the managing director of Econframe, is optimistic about the company's business opportunities as the recent diversification might result in augmented growth, which...
UK-based clean air solutions provider Monmouth Scientific has been hailed for supplying perfect aluminium modular cleanrooms for aiding satellite specialists, Surrey Satellite Technology (SSTL). The assembly ensures the provision of safe ground for experimentation by the SSTL Engineering teams on complicated optical payloads. Monmouth Scientific professionals defined the aluminium modular cleanroom as the most suitable solution meeting the requirements of the SSTL mechanical team, who would be responsible for developing tender technologies that can endure the aggressive atmospheric condition of space. SSTL has been the flagbearer of space innovation for more than four decades, successfully rolling out bespoke mission solutions for science, communications, Earth observation and navigation....
Until the deafening outcry for net zero was heard, automobile companies were going about with their usual course of action. But with the advent of the Paris Environmental Act of 2015, the need for utilising products with lesser carbon footprints is continuously increasing. Aluminium is a 100% recyclable non-ferrous metal that can retain its original form even after undergoing rigorous transformation. Therefore, many car companies are swapping their primary material, steel, with the recently popularised infinitely recyclable aluminium. Moreover, the inception of electric cars also calls for the use of a lightweight raw material for the vehicle's body to significantly decrease the weight so that the lithium-ion batteries can successfully tow the car. The need to induce a sustainable...
FILTEC, one of the leading food, beverage and pharmaceutical inspection machine providers, launched its latest Remote Vision Inspection (RVI) systems. All aluminium cans, glass bottles, and PET bottles are subject to inspection by the RVI system, which is a minimal and adaptable machine vision solution. Other possible inspection carried on by the RVI system includes seam damage inspection on aluminium cans, tracing the date of origin for a can or bottle with barcodes, lid and tab inspection for cans, checking bottles for the existence, placement, and pattern matching of labels, and fill Level Inspection for PET and glass bottles. "What makes RVI so unique is that the systems use modern vision inspection capabilities in a very compact and flexible package. Many of our customers have...
Buquebs, a South American ferry operator, is in discussions with Incat Tasmania, an Australian catamaran manufacturer, over the prospect of switching the LNG powerplant to a battery-electric system for its brand-new aluminium ferry that is now under construction at the yard. Even though there were challenges to solve, Incat said that the ship, scheduled to be completed in 2025, would be the biggest, lightest, zero-emissions ferry operating on any route in the world once it is battery-powered. “Zero emissions shipping is the future and Incat based in Tasmania, one of the few places on the planet which has already delivered net zero, is now poised to revolutionise the world’s shipping fleet by delivering the world’s first zero emissions, lightweight ship,” said Incat Group Chairman and...
Trivium Packaging bagged the Design for a Better World Award from Centro Brasil Design for creating a refillable aluminium cologne bottle for Boticario. The result was a user-friendly, lightweight, and recyclable cologne refill bottle with a unique dropper that came with this cutting-edge packaging was made to suit the original glass container. Trivium created an idea that uses a unique aluminium bottle with a specific dropper to enable the end user to conveniently refill the standard glass. The idea was tested in Boticario's filling line and passed several protection tests for transportation, shelf life, vacuum sealing, and leaking. To ensure the new refill solution had a reduced carbon footprint than competing products—which are often made of plastic—the business performed a lifecycle...
Ronald Odur, a famous Ugandan sculptor, uses aluminium plates, copper wires, and acrylics to create his work of art. Themes of his works sculpted in aluminium printing are displayed in his living room. He created a chandelier out of 1200 cast aluminium bullets strung together with copper wires. His other remarkable creations include a passport, a carton of cigarettes, a bottle of moonshine gin, and aluminium replicas of Ugandan currency notes. The only other items in his room are a bible, a stone, and an aluminium-plate television set from 1990. He calls his piece of art Muwawa, which means "without care" in the original Arabic. The Ugandan artist chose copper wires and aluminium printing plates because he wanted his work to be distinctive. Born in 1992, Odur received his education at...
Ximi Li Design is a Shanghai-based studio active in multiple fields like creative direction, interior designing and furniture designing. In a recent collaboration with Monochrome, the brand's debut collection, ‘Basic’, was created by Ximi Li, which took a fundamental approach to evaluate the viability of contemporary industrial design applications for an avant-garde result. Li created practical chairs and tables out of thin tubes by folding, bending, and fusing them together using aluminium as the base material. Despite the welding scars and the unpredictable results caused by the material's toughness, the pieces had an elegant, somewhat organic feeling of fluidity that contrasted with their industrial design. Basic, a piece created for Monochrome, a stand-alone division of Urbancraft, a...
Automobile wheel manufacturer from Chennai, Wheels India Ltd, on January 16, declared that it has commenced the export of wheels created by the flow form technology to suffice the requirements of the US market. The company has illustrated that this flow form technology incorporates the utilisation of pressure to the inner barrel of the aluminium wheel while the spinning action is taking place after it has been formally cast. This procedure elongates and compresses the aluminium to augment the tensile strength of the non-ferrous metal. Wheels India is presently crafting its patented wheels using this particular technology to keep up with the fasting-flowing pace of the modernising world. The Managing Director, Srivats Ram, commented: "The Flow Form Technology will be a first in the Indian...
