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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Specialized is on the track to achieve a new benchmark for the aluminium road bike sector with the all-new Allez Sprint 2022. It is inspired by the much-feared and also liked Tarmac S17, which makes it a close replica of the same. Specialized Allez has a very long history starting as early as 1981 when the Americans were presented with the steel Allez marking the beginning of an era. Soon bikes were being made with different materials and the experimentation was in full swing. But today, Allez sprint is aluminium dependent and after so many years Specialized has turned its eyes towards this particular non-ferrous metal. The new model is an aluminium clone of the carbon racer which has been welded using D’Aluisio Smartwelding technology to become the world’s fastest aluminium road bike. In...
Ice Industries has secured contracts for the supply of large outdoor machine enclosures for its Grenada, Mississippi facility. This will increase the number of employments in the locality. To safeguard this virgin enclosure business, Ice is going to invest more than $4 million. It is planning to upgrade the paint capabilities, protruding its existing capacity to encompass powder coating for both steel and aluminium enclosures. To cope with the eventual increase in production, Ice is also upgrading its large-format tandem stamping press lines. Ice Industries is a global supplier of a broad range of capabilities consisting of deep drawn metal stamping, CNC machining; MIG, TIG and resistance welding; assembly, rolled and welded pressure vessels, large format enclosures, high volume banking,...
Next Level Racing® is one of the leading simulation brands, transforming simulation with its industry-leading product range. As of Monday, April 4, the company announced the release of the GTElite, a mid-range aluminium profile cockpit, as well as an extension of the class-leading Elite series line of equipment and accessories. As an aluminium-profile cockpit, the goal is to give limitless accessory and peripheral flexibility for racing aficionados. This implies that a handbrake or a seat, for example, maybe placed precisely where you want them. . The pre-machined holes should make this a breeze, based on previous Next Level Racing configurations. The GTElite will be available in two versions: GTElite Wheel Plate Edition and GTElite Front & Side Mount Edition, both of which are completely...
Ball Corporation, the US-based, one of the world’s leading aluminium beverage cans producing companies, has enlisted its name to the list of companies who are downsizing their businesses in Russia. Last week, Ball announced that it is reducing operations at three of its manufacturing plants in Russia due to the continued conflict with Ukraine. In a statement, Ball said that it is highly affected by the war, which has already created four million refugees and killed thousands of people, adding to which, the company stated that it plans to sell off all its assets in Russia. Ball’s three Russian plants collectively produce 5.6 billion cans each year, representing four per cent of the company’s total net assets. Worldwide, the company produces more than 11.25 billion cans each year. The...
The German aluminium tube manufacturer with a presence of more than 70 years, Tubex GmbH has taken possession of a Hungarian company in the business of producing aluminium aerosol cans and aluminium tubes Matrametal. However, as of now, the terms of Tubex’s acquisition deal for Sirtok, Hungary based firm Matrametal have not been revealed. Tubex, as a manufacturing company produces aluminium aerosol cans, aluminium tubes, aluminium cartridges and plastic tubes for the cosmetics industry, as well as for pharma, food and technology. Dr Cornelius Grupp, the Managing Director of Tubex Holding said, “The acquisition of Matrametal complements the strategic orientation of the Tubex Group in terms of location, customers and market.” Now, with the acquisition of aluminium packing specialist firm...
Ball Asia Pacific (Yangon) Metal Container Limited, a Ball Corporation subsidiary, has bagged dual certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, becoming the first Ball facility in Myanmar to achieve ASI credentials. The news came after ASI announced that it successfully certified the Ball facility against the Performance Standard with Provision Status and Chain of Custody Standard for the manufacture and supply of aluminium can bodies and procurement and supply of can ends. Thus, Ball Corporation’s all wholly-owned 67 beverage packaging manufacturing facilities become dual certified by ASI. The ASI Performance Standard defines environmental, social and governance principles and criteria, aiming at addressing sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain. The Chain of...
International Can S.A. a unit from Luxemburg has just achieved the Industrial user tag by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This will enable the company to successfully carry out trade along the aluminium circle worldwide. The production facility of International Can was constructed in 2015 as the 5th subsidiary of the MAXIM Group in Echternach, Luxembourg. Since then it has excelled in the production of aluminium mono-block cans for aerosol products in either personal care or cosmetics sector. Their expertise include: deodorant spray, hair spray, shampoo, shaving gel, shaving foam, body care foam, mousse and perfume. “International Can S.A. is a young company and so is our development team. All the more we are encouraged to put much effort in development and market changes. We...
Aluminium foil is one of the ready products that is used in many homes for food storage, to cover baking surfaces and to wrap foods, like meats, to prevent them from eluding moisture while cooking. Furthermore, aluminium foil may be utilized to wrap and protect more delicate foods such as vegetables, when grilling them. The usage of foil doesn't restrict to food only, it can also be used to fix windows to retain the house cool during summer and hot during winter. The Central European nation, the Czech Republic, whose economy is envisioned to pursue recovery in 2022 and the GDP growth to excel by 4%, exported 52,533 tonnes of aluminium foil during 2019-21, incurring revenue earnings of around $169.06 million. The Czech Republic, a notable industrialized country in Europe exported 18,898...
Ball Beverage Packaging receives the Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard Certification from Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) to safely manufacture, store and supply aluminium can bodies, can ends and aluminium bottles. 25 Facilities across Canada, Mexico and USA belonging to the company are eligible for aluminium stewardship. Ball Corporation supplies ingenious, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products. It is also a well-known name in the aerospace industry and provides other technological services to commercial and governmental customers. Founded in 1880, the company employs more than 21,500 people worldwide. Ball Corporation stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BLL. Ball Beverage a...
On 26 th March 2022, Titagarh Wagons hailing from the eastern state of India, West Bengal deployed its first aluminium bodied metro train coaches for the Pune Metro rail Project. The Secretary of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and the chairman of Maharashtra Metro Rail Corp, Manoj Joshi flagged the journey of the aluminium coaches. Titagarh Wagons had received an order back in 2019 to manufacture and supply 102 metro carriages for the Pune Metro project 2019. Under the provision of the contract, the company may provide three trains from its plant in Italy and the remaining thirty-one is supposed to be supplied by the Indian facility. The total contract for the supply of 34 trains is costing almost Rs. 1,100 crore and the work phase is supposed to end by the 2022-2023...
In general, there are around eight segments of manufacturing that extensively use aluminium like transport and automobiles, building and construction, packaging, consumer durables, machinery and equipment, electrical, electronics and defence. The end-user segment of the global aluminium sector has witnessed an enterprising week, as it has been revealed that Apple Inc., invested $4.7 billion in the form of green bonds which have supported revitalizing the development of new low-carbon manufacturing and recycling technologies. Apple is procuring direct carbon-free aluminium following a major advancement in smelting technology to reduce emissions. Jiangxi Jinko unveiled two separate deals inked with counterparties comprising municipal governments and regional bodies in both Qinghai and...
Meta, the parent company of Facebook on Thursday, March 24, announced the completion of Havhingsten subsea cable system construction, the world’s first aluminium conductor driven cable system. For this Meta collaborated with Aqua Comms, Bulk Fiber Networks and Alcatel Submarine Networks ("ASN"). The subsea cable will improve communication across Europe and Nordics. The Havhingsten cable system connects Dublin, Ireland, to Blackpool, England, on the United Kingdom's west coast, with a portion extending to the Isle of Man and Seaton Sluice, Northumberland, to Denmark. This new route gives businesses, carriers, and hyperscalers more options for network architecture while also providing the lowest latency between Dublin and the Nordic region. The Havhingsten subsea cable system will also...
British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby have taken inspiration from the orthographic projection of a cone to create a series of lamps now displayed at London’s Galerie Kreo. The lamps named ‘Signals’ for their certain shape are made of aluminium and glass and are available in floor, wall and pendant variants. Galerie Kreo, established in 1999, Paris, is a mansion turned museum showcasing masterpieces of famous contemporary designers and architects from around the world. It also displays various creations from the past, carefully curated for the undivided attention of art lovers and enthusiasts. The gallery serves as a research centre for iconic French and Italian lightings from the 50’s till 80’s. They have recently opened their London branch that provides the UK with a similar...
On 24 th March 2022, the American multinational technology giant, Apple Inc. which specializes in consumer electronics, and is an early associate of ELYSIS alongside Alcoa and Rio Tinto, announced it will use ELYSIS aluminium in its new iPhone SE. However, this announcement is exciting news for the industry and demonstrates once again the major shift ELYSIS is modelling to make the aluminium industry more sustainable. Vincent Christ, the CEO of ELYSIS said, “This is the first time aluminium has been produced at this commercial purity, without any greenhouse gas emission and at industrial scale. The sale to Apple confirms the market’s interest in aluminium produced using our breakthrough ELYSIS carbon-free smelting technology. Today’s announcement proves that ELYSIS, a joint venture...
Numerous items untangle as well as increase the quality of our daily life are partly made of aluminium like cars, refrigerators, kitchenware, electric power lines, packaging for food and medicine, computers, furniture, etc. the metal aluminium is heavily utilised in the manufacturing of household articles for its corrosion-resistant property due to surface oxide formation. The Northern European nation, Finland imported aluminium household articles of 4836 tonnes during 2019-21, incurring revenue expenditure of around $29.71 million from the import. Finland imported 1418 tonnes of aluminium household articles during 2019, attracting foreign revenue outflow of $9.87 million, whereas, in 2020, the import exemplified 14.80% growth from its previous year, as the import volume rose to 1628...
On Tuesday, March 22, Magna BDW technologies have been successfully accredited with ASI Performance Standard Certification with a focus on Material Stewardship for its automotive sector at Markt Schwaben factory in Germany. Following Magna PT B.V. & Co. KG, which received Performance Standard Certification in October 2021, it is the second Magna Group subsidiary to get ASI Certification. High-pressure aluminium casting of car body structure components, such as pillars, shock towers, and floor rails, is the primary activity of the Markt Schwaben complex. Complex forms, great product durability, and effective integration with mating components may all be produced using the high-pressure casting technique. SZI GmbH conducted an impartial third-party audit of the Magna BDW technologies GmbH...
Evonik Industries, a German industrial conglomerate and one of the largest specialized chemical firms in the world had collaborated with VESTARO GmbH consortium to create a new generation of battery packs, the "Pure Performance Battery,” (PBB). Other members who were a part of this creation include Forward Engineering, a composite structures expert, and Minth, a Tier 1 automotive supplier. Minth joined the collaboration in 2021, bringing with it extensive experience with aluminium solutions, allowing the organisation to address two significant issues that existing battery packs face: the bottom impact use case and vehicle integration. The Pure Performance Battery (PPB) is roughly 2.1m long and 1.58m broad, with maximum heights of 0.15-0.22m, and is reported to be appropriate for a range...
Served, a Herefordshire, England based seltzer brand, declared towards the end of last week that all its drinks would soon come with information about the emissions generated across the product's entire life cycle, from cultivation to distribution. Ellie Goulding, the British singer and song-writer is the proud owner of Served which vows to this noble initiative of a carbonless world. Until now, CarbonCloud, a research-based food-tech startup with a disruptive web-based SaaS solution that enables detailed calculations of climate footprints of food products and production processes, was providing the company with a rapid diagnostic assessment to ensure, Served was leaving less carbon footprint as it was expanding product-wise. Served also added, the life cycle evaluation exercise has...
