Tesla's ambitions for its Optimus humanoid robot extend well beyond factory automation, with the company envisioning a future in which robots could support vehicle servicing, logistics and even last-mile delivery. However, turning that vision into a commercially viable product will require more than advances in artificial intelligence and robotics. It will also depend on access to aluminium, critical minerals and the downstream manufacturing capabilities needed to produce increasingly sophisticated hardware at scale. Tesla has already taken an important step towards that ambition. On October 21, 2026, the company announced that Optimus production had begun on its high-volume manufacturing line in Fremont, California. Tesla described the units coming off the line as its first...
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...
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On September 20, it was declared that Ball Corporation would unify with Boomerang Water LLC, a sustainable water bottling technology provider that helps reduce the application of single-use plastic bottles. After the conglomeration, Ball would be completely responsible for supplying the aluminium bottles for Boomerang's patented machines that collect, sanitise, refill and cap glass or aluminium bottles with fresh water to be sold on the retail market. Ball aluminium bottles would be available sporting Boomerang technology at cruise ships, campuses and resorts, in a way generating lesser environmental residues than the use of single-use plastic bottles may cause. Boomerang has an amazing mono-machining technology that can accept empty aluminium and glass bottles, eventually washing,...
Aluminium-air battery developers from India, Log9 materials has raised INR 77 crores or US$9.65 million from Amara Raja Batteries, the second largest automotive battery maker in the country after Exide. This is the second round of investment by 'Amaron' battery makers after the initial fund was raised to boost the Bengaluru-based start-up. Amara Raja Batteries with the present investment has inherited a 15.4 per cent stake in Log9. The funding opportunities are still wide open for Log9 where the company might welcome other major investors. Previously, in August 2021 Log9 had accumulated a lumpsum amount of US$8.5 million through the Series A+ investment round led by Amara Raja Batteries and other prevailing players like Exfinity Ventures and Sequoia Capital. To date, the company has...
Asyad Group, a logistic solutions provider from Oman has notified about the successful development of the second ship built at Asyad Drydock which has locations very close to the commercial port of Duqm. Operational, the 24 meters long boat, MEFK Pearl will run through the Port of Fujairah. Asyad is the leader in making turnkey steel and aluminium ships equipped with superlative technological prowess. This addition in the series would be a milestone for the company as it strengthens Asyad’s position as a steel and aluminium ship provider in the entire world of logistics, marking them as a turnkey solution provider. Aluminium is lighter than steel and is the most suitable metal for constituting the outer shell of a water vessel. Moreover, its anti-corrosive nature also appeals to the...
The US-based health drinks company Hylux has unveiled its unflavoured spring water in a new recyclable, customisable aluminium bottle. Initially, the bottles will be available to selective organisations to sell and distribute within their networks, with Northeastern University’s Boston campus being the first customer. To widen the reach of the new-launched bottles, Hylux is already corresponding with sports teams and other large organisations. Soon, the bottled spring water will be availeble online as well. “I couldn’t be more excited about providing organisations with a way to hit their eco-targets, particularly because aluminium has a lower carbon footprint than glass and plastic,” said CEO Lamar Letts, who founded the brand in 2014. He added, “What’s even better is that our custom...
The Modus Brewing, owned by Grant and Jaz Wearin, has recently decided to open limited partnership brewing opportunities to firms in welcoming the Summer of 2022 and beyond. In their excellent facility at Newcastle’s suburb of Merewether, Modus is trying to amplify its production rate of 5+ million litres which mainly makes Modus Cerveza, Modus Beer, non-alcoholic beer, NORT and Perky Seltzer. Modus has a fine aluminium cans packaging line, and with its counter pressure CODI filler, upgraded from Krones, can also pack liquid into glass bottles using the filling method. One can expect advanced quality beverage packaging from the firm. Aluminium is by far the most sustainable and safe beverage packaging option available at this point, and Australia has concerns regarding the use of glass...
A JV agreement has been signed between Altech and Fraunhofer IKTS to commercialize the CERENERGY® sodium alumina solid-state battery technology. Altech Chemicals believes that CERENERGY® batteries are the revolutionary grid storage alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This agreement will enable the development of a 100MWh project on Altech's property in Schwarze Pumpe, Germany. The proposed factory will create 10,000 10KWh sodium alumina solid-state battery modules annually at 40 per cent to 50 per cent less expensive than lithium-ion batteries. These modules are anticipated to retail for between €7,000 and €9,000 apiece. Creating the CERENERGY® batteries by IKTS took more than eight years, as well as €35 million for research and development and €25 million for the functioning pilot...
The Drinktec event scheduled to be held in Munich from the 12th to 16th of September would display the flagship product of the Guala Closures Group, an aluminium packaging company. The product in focus has been named Talog, a tamper-evident cap made of aluminium and a plastic tamper-evident band that separates into halves the first time the seal is broken. Talog has been accepted widely by various renowned water brands. Guala features another closure type called the Alu-Star, which is entirely made of aluminium and sports a tamper-evident ring that shatters into multiple pieces as the packaging is opened for the first time. The broken parts remain attached to the cap. Founded in 1954, the Guala Closures Group hailing from Italy, is one of the leaders in producing aluminium packaging...
Ferrari has long been planning to introduce an SUV to its luxury car series to align pathways with its contemporaries. The dream has come true with the revelation of the first-ever SUV created for the brand Purosangue SUV. The lower chassis structure of the car has been forged entirely from a high-strength aluminium alloy. This new addition to the Prancing Horse’s 75-years old history doesn’t resemble a conventional SUV; rather, it is a four-door four-seater luxury car. Although this is the very first Ferrari model with four-door specifications, the brand has kept its standard while supplying the 6.5-litre naturally-aspirated V12 engine that generates a massive 533kW thrusting the vehicle to 100kph in 3.3 seconds. Ferrari claims the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission changes faster than the...
On September 13, Constellium SE declared it is providing aluminium Auto Body Sheet solutions for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class models manufactured in China, Europe or South Africa and exported globally for purchase. Constellium supplies aluminium required to mend the roof, tailgate, fenders and hood of the Mercedes-Benz car. Aluminium is the most suitable option for constituting lighter and more agile vehicles and is crucial for developing a modern vehicle design that ensures safety and durability. Constellium provides Mercedes-Benz C-Class with its flagship corrosion-resistant Surfalex® solution for the outer closures to yield extraordinary surface quality for precision designs. Constellium Securalex® adorns the inner closure parts adhering strictly to the most important pedestrian safety...
The Global Aluminium Can Sustainability Summit organised by Ardagh Metal Packaging and Crown Holdings is aimed at uniting people from various global organisations belonging to the aluminium value chain to activate the decarbonisation of aluminium that is used for producing can sheets. The event, in collaboration with the Cans Manufacturers Institute and the International Aluminium Institute, would present information on recycling and circularity. The event is to be held in Rome, Italy, where almost one hundred estimated aluminium and energy sector members have been invited to be a part of the great discussion from September 13 to 14. The Cans Manufacturers Institute is comprised of entities such as the U.S. metal can manufacturers and their suppliers, whereas the International Aluminium...
The American multinational technology giant Apple Inc. announced that its latest series of new iPhone14 has been created using environmentally friendly materials. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus have been composed of sturdy and svelte aerospace-grade aluminium and feature five different colours. However, the plus point of this smartphone is that it is made using 100 per cent recycled tungsten metal in the Taptic Engine and 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements used in all magnets, including those used in MagSafe, to protect the environment from the adverse effects of different metals in products. The Taptic Engine simulates activities, such as clicks on a stationary touch screen, using haptic technology to provide users physical input. The robust Ceramic Shield front cover, unique to...
European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA) recorded that in spite of the prevailing economic challenges and Europe’s energy crisis, delivery of aluminium, laminated and plastic tubes increased by 1 per cent overall. The data from ETMA showed that aluminium tube deliveries rose narrowly by 1 per cent. In comparison, plastic tubes accounted for 2 per cent, and lastly, the demand for laminated tubes dropped by approximately 4 per cent. The official report also claims that laminated and aluminium tubes constituted 36 per cent of the deliveries made to ETMA members, whereas plastic tubes totalled 28 per cent. According to ETMA, demand has been generated by the cosmetics industry and the pharmaceutical sector since they have the largest packaging usages, with the former having a 2 per cent...
The Aluminium Dual 7.5W charging station from Momax is a dual wireless charging stand with MagSafe compatibility and a flat base to quickly charge AirPods or other Qi-compatible gadgets. It also has a woven-textured leather coating, ensuring that the device or gadget remains scratch-proof. Aluminium is used in electronics and other gadgets because of its excellent heat transfer and conductivity properties. In comparison to related metals, it is also lighter and less costly. Compared to copper solutions, aluminium solutions may be up to 70 per cent lighter. The Aluminium Dual 7.5W charging station enables wireless dual charging for Qi-compatible gadgets like the AirPods and iPhones from the 13th and 12th generations. The operation of this device is also effortless; one needs to place the...
The end-user segment has witnessed various innovations this week with Ariel Motor Company (AMC) revealing the design of their HIPERCAR (High-Performance Carbon Reduction) in a fully operational mode that is similar to a Batmobile. The company will roll out limited numbers of cars featuring a lightweight aluminium chassis. Apple Inc. has announced the launch of its Apple watch Pro which will be available in only aluminium and stainless steel versions. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc., an American gun company has rolled out fully aluminium-bodied M&P9 M2.0 Metal pistols. Airphone has introduced user-friendly, affordable and portable TW-SE and TW-SA aluminium one-piece emergency towers that can be installed on campuses or parking lots for augmented security. Ariel Motor Company (AMC) unleashed...
Novelis Inc., an American industrial aluminium company, has reportedly announced the launch date and venue of its new laminated aluminium surfaces for beverage can ends. As per the report, the product will be showcased on September 27-29 at ALUMINIUM 2022 in Düsseldorf. Laminated with black film, the can ends are particularly popular in premium and innovative beverage products. They are expected to advance the aluminium beverage packaging industry, improving container appearance, increasing process efficiency, and reducing carbon emissions for European beverage can makers. The laminating film is free of Bisphenol A (BPA) and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and meets all food and beverage industry requirements. At Novelis’ Göttingen site in Germany, which specializes in rolled...
The new Hennessey Venom F5 Roadster is inspired by the Texas-based company’s sold-out collection Venom F5 Coupe that was released last year. The latest model weighs below 3,100 pounds because of its experimentation with lightweight aluminium alloy wheels. Mid-mounted on a carbon-fibre chassis, the twin-turbocharged 6.6-litre V8 engine yields an output of 1,817 bhp reaching a top speed of 300 mph on paper. Hennessey’s Venom F5 Roadster has been designed to outdo the company’s own Venom GT Spyder which has the ‘World’s fastest convertible’ record to its name. Its maximum reported speed has been 265.6 mph. The F5 Roadster features a re-engineered roof with removable panels forged from tough carbon fibre material, while the roof is totally lined and insulated with Alcantara upholstery. The...
Airphone has rolled out user-friendly TW-SE and TW-SA aluminium one-piece emergency towers that are affordable, portable and easy to install due to their lightweight properties. These sleek aluminium towers feature a peer-to-peer design mountable on any existing construction. Emergency towers are very crucial for public compounds and community areas. Proper placement of emergency towers and wall boxes can detect crime in areas that seldom have police recce. Plus, a visual indicator makes it easier to determine the key crime location. Areas such as parking zones, campuses, malls, cinema halls etc., are appropriate places to install an emergency tower that can record data for an entire day and can be easily located as the beacon is always lit. The TW-SE aluminium tower has a huge...
The American multinational technology giant Apple Inc., which specializes in consumer electronics, is anticipated to come up with its next model of Apple Watch, dubbed the Apple Watch Pro. As per the reports, the much talked about watch is expected to be available only in aluminium and stainless steel variations, rather than titanium. A recent source claims that the new watch will be unique in several respects, particularly regarding colour. The aluminium version is also expected to come in midnight, starlight, and product (Red) colour choices, while the stainless steel version may be available only in silver and graphite colours. While titanium and ceramic have been possibilities for the Apple Watch from Series 2 to 7, aluminium and stainless steel have remained the most popular and...
