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 Thursday, April 28, Ball Corporation and Sodexo Live! reported that their multi-year partnership will be expanded to bring millions of infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cups™ to communities visiting major venues and events across the United States and Canada, advancing sustainability efforts in sports and entertainment. This campaign is in line with Sodexo's broader Better Tomorrow 2025 objective of making every day better, safer, and healthier for 75 million customers across the world. It consists of nine-strong pledges aimed at reinforcing the company's responsible conduct culture. Sodexo Live! venues presently contain millions of Ball Aluminum Cups that are available to fans across the United States and Canada. "We are a forward-looking company that is always seeking new ways to...
The American company that makes metal beverage and food cans, metal aerosol containers, metal closures and speciality packing, Crown Holdings has recently declared its plan of constructing a high-speed aluminium line at its Agoncillo beverage-can facility in Spain. After evaluating the market in Thailand, TOSTEM, Japan’s leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, wishes to expand its company shares in the retail sector there. Funding worth $4 million has been granted to the Saguenay-based business, A3 Surfaces to commercialise their unique technology of producing antimicrobial anodized aluminium. On Thursday, April 28, ASI announced the joining of Aludyne as its new industrial user member. Aludyne is a prominent global, vertically integrated manufacturer of cast and machined...
Nemak, a multinational automobile components manufacturer based in Garca, Mexico, announced $1,131 million in sales in the first quarter of 2022, up 8.9% year over year due to higher aluminium prices. Nemak has recently expanded into the field of structural components and electric car components. Nemak intends to build three new factories in Europe and North America to meet the joining and assembly needs of these goods, with an estimated total expenditure of over $200 million. Nemak also got contracts of roughly $390 million per year in 1Q22, out of which 90 percent of the sum represented new business to manufacture parts for completely electric automobiles. The Company was selected GM Supplier of the Year for the 20th time on March 17, cementing its position as one of the most well-known...
A total of 75% of aluminium foil is used to package foods, cosmetics, and chemical products, while 25% is used for industrial applications like thermal insulation, electrical cable, and electronics. Aluminium foil is easily recycled and it succeeded tin foil in the mid-20th century. Aluminium foil is tasteless and odourless. Aluminium foil is extremely dimensionally stable even in the soft state. The paper-thin, shiny sheet of aluminium metal is made from aluminium alloy which consists of between 92% and 99% aluminium. In the production of modern foil, aluminium is rolled through continuous mills, resulting in a thin and longer product. This process reduces the thickness of the aluminium product, which is then wound into a coil at the end of the production line. Afterwards, these coils...
On Thursday, April 28, ASI announced the joining of Aludyne as its new industrial users member. Aludyne is a prominent global, vertically integrated manufacturer of cast and machined automotive components made of aluminium, magnesium, and iron, as well as specialized engineering and production solutions for safety-critical goods. The company provide creative solutions to challenging mobility issues with a vertically integrated footprint, extensive experience in lightweight materials and technologies, and a customer-centric approach to service. “Joining ASI is a key milestone on our sustainability journey. Aludyne is committed to making a meaningful impact toward casting a greener future. We strive to continue to be at the forefront of new industry standards and set the bar for responsible...
Crown Holdings has recently declared its plan of constructing a high-speed aluminium line at its Agoncillo beverage-can facility in Spain. In Pennsylvania’s largest city, Philadelphia headquartered Crown Holdings, the producer and supplier of beverage packaging, food packaging, aerosol packaging, metal closures, and speciality packaging products. This auxiliary capacity will enable the company to serve increasing customer demand in Northern Spain. Moreover, the Iberian region has been witnessing ample growth in the alcoholic or non-alcoholic sector. During the first quarter, of next year, commercial production is expected to begin. Having the second-largest beverage-can market in Europe, the Iberian region proudly presents Crown as one of its leading brands. The company also watches over...
Japan’s leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, TOSTEM, on observing its market in Thailand wishes to expand company shares, particularly in the retail market (B2C) there. The great demand for sustainable living amidst the risk of pandemics and rising intergenerational transfer is prompting the company to acquire more market shares. TOSTEM and others like it, EXSIOR, INTERIO and SUPERWALL are portfolio brands for LIXIL Group headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The group can be considered the best in Japan when it comes to building materials, housing products and services. Mr Wicha Worasayun, the CEO of LIXIL, is also responsible for TOSTEM’s LHT Asia outlook. He said that the company anticipates rising demand for not only high-quality and functional housing products but also...
i2r Packaging Solutions, the pioneers of aluminium foil tray making has been honoured with another Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Though it is their second win and this time they are being awarded for innovation, for their first, in 2020, they won owing to international trade capabilities. The company can proudly place itself among the 226 selected organisations, nationally recognised by the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2022. i2r received the award for their patented product i2r Ultra™ smooth wall aluminium foil container which is a super-strength light-weight tray used for packaging high quality ‘ready to cook’ utility products including red meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, BBQ food and desserts. Though the company is well acknowledged for innovation excellence, this award...
The Ball Aluminum Cup™ was recognised a Gold winner by the 2022 Edison Awards on Monday, April 25, for providing customers with sustainable solutions. The renowned Edison Awards, which were established in 1987, reward and nurture invention and innovators that have a beneficial influence on the globe. "We're thrilled that the infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup has been recognized by the Edison Awards as a sustainable consumer solution,” said Dan Fisher, President and CEO-elect of Ball. Receiving an Edison Award has become one of the most prestigious honours in the field of innovation. Expert reviewers from all over the world chose the Ball Aluminum Cup as the winner after weighing in on more than 350 nominees. “This recognition affirms the Ball Aluminum Cup's position as both a leader...
A fresh round of funding worth $4 million will help A3 Surfaces commercialise antimicrobial anodized aluminium, a unique technology created by the Saguenay-based business. The Québec government provided A3 Surfaces with a $2 million loan as part of this new round of funding to help the company commercialise its aluminium anodizing technology. Desjardins Capital has pledged a $1 million contribution. In addition, $1 million has been invested by stockholders. The announcement was made on Friday, April 22, in the presence of the Québec government and Desjardin Capital Pierre Fitzgibbon, Minister of Economy and Innovation and Minister responsible for Regional Economic Development, Andrée Laforest, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and Minister responsible for the...
The Australian one-stop-shop for lightweight mechanical plant platform and roof access solutions, Con-form Group outstripped traditional roof-mounting mechanical equipment in 2014 and has not to retrospect ever. Nigel Cro, the Managing Director of Con-form Group said, “People will drive along on a highway overpass and there are a lot of things on roofs that you see; now if you don’t see those things, that’s because we’ve done a good job – that’s our goal.” As it is very much known that the Industrial HVAC systems are heavy and most often noisy. Now, the industry pioneer and leader Con-form Group delivers an engineered solution for the structure to cater for the weight on rooftop installations and additionally deliver acoustic solutions to restrain environmental noise. Con-form Group’s...
Log9, a nanotech and battery specialist from Bengaluru has announced the plan for a manufacturing plant that would produce cells to ultimately power low-cost EVs, such as two and three wheelers. This would be the first of its kind in India. The company conducts heavy research and produces prototypes of native Aluminium-ion battery cells in the country. Aluminium-ion cells are more dense (translating to more range), safe and less prone to fires than the largely used Lithium-ion cells that are ruling the market at this moment. Moreover the greatest advantage of using aluminium in the Indian sub-continent is that this material can be abundantly found here. With the rising demand for electric cars in India, its accessories must not be outsourced but till date, China has been the largest...
Air One, the world’s first “fully operational ‘pop up’ urban airport” designed by aviation and aerospace manufacturing company Urban-Air Port is ready to stage flights in Coventry, UK. The 17,000 square feet airport consists of a runway for electric flying cars and large drones along with charging portals installed for future electric vertical take-off and landing (EVTOL) aircraft. Located in the centre of Coventry in the West Midlands, Air One was constructed from aluminium and steel wrapped in a tensile translucent fabric. The airport will be inaugurated this month on 25 th April by launching the first cargo drone into the atmosphere while flying cars with passengers can’t take off until 2025. Founder and chief executive officer of Urban-Air Port, Ricky Sandhu told Denzeen Magazine: "We...
The urge to use sustainable products is systemically increasing in the consumers and according to a 2017 survey initiated by Harris Poll, 69% of women between the age group 35 to 53 opted for green beauty products when asked to choose. From production to packaging of ingredients, companies are looking for ways to achieve the consumer demand and when it comes to packaging, the future of sustainability depends on two main practices: innovative use of mono-materials and the creation of a closed-loop applying recyclable packaging solutions. A material similar in characteristics to everything stated above is aluminium which has the widest recycling chain today. Though aluminium is extremely durable, it can be infinitely recycled keeping the inherent properties intact. The recycling of this...
The President and CEO of ALUMIL, Mr. George Milonas was awarded for his international presence and the company’s lifetime global performance in the “Entrepreneur of the Year” competition organized by Ernst & Young. An audit firm based in UK, Ernst & Young has its subsidiaries all over Europe. The ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ competition was held under the company’s Greek counterpart, marking the day as a grand celebration of extraordinary and innovative entrepreneurship. The evening was star cladded as various prominent figures from Greece were felicitated for their contribution to the development of the nation. Mr. George Milonas, the President and CEO of ALUMIL Group, received his award in the ‘Internationally Growing Entrepreneur’ category which is justified since he has spent almost...
Reynaers Aluminium, one of the world's leading building solutions firms, makes its first foray into the South Korean market through Energy X, a sustainable architectural marketplace platform. The firm offers a wide range of building goods and is ranked among the top one to three in the globe. Additionally, on April 6th, the two firms hosted a collaborative development MOU ceremony for a sustainable future of architecture. In response to climate change, the two firms will collaborate to establish a carbon-neutral design model and offer sustainable construction materials under this partnership. “We are delighted and excited to be able to provide all of Reynaers’s world-leading products in Korea through the Energy X platform,” said Jurgen Cop, Reynaers’s Asia General Manager. Energy X is an...
Dutch yard Heesen Yachts confirmed last week that its 80-metre flagship all-aluminium yacht Cosmos would be heading out on sea trials as was scheduled for delivery in April 2022. The vessel was first launched at the end of 2020 and was last spotted in January while sailing through the narrow Dutch canals from Oss to Harlingen to finish outfitting. Cosmos is the largest and fastest all-aluminium yacht ever built, featuring a length of 80 metres with a gross tonnage of 1700 GT and a speed of almost 30 knots. The challenges in building this large and complex yacht were extreme, but Heesen, with its expertise, made it perfect. Precision aluminium construction, high performance, and the finest Dutch craftsmanship are into the DNA of this shipyard. The superyacht’s elegant exterior bespeaks a...
The use of sustainable materials to protect the environment is one of the key factors for the comfort and satisfaction of the guests and is associated with the hospitality industry. The majority of these requirements may be met by selecting the appropriate fenestration systems during the design phase. Fenestration technology innovation has embraced materials like aluminium and glass that are up to date with technical advancements while meeting the needs of a wide variety of projects. Aluminium may be used to make a wide range of extrusions and profiles since it is a simple material to deal with. Because of its intrinsic strength as a metal, it allows for smaller and more minimum profiles while yet giving structural stability to the fenestration system. Aluminium is a versatile material to...
