Two recent Tesla stories sit at opposite ends of the range. Tesla Model 3 is set to benefit from cost-focused Cybercab inverter technology, announced on November 1 2026. The flying car, Tesla Roadster, uses aluminum in its battery cells and underbody protection, reinforcing power delivery, thermal management and lightweight construction. The two models reveal how aluminum can serve very different engineering priorities, from making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable to helping them deliver extraordinary performance. Tesla Model 3: the everyday car gets Cybercab hardware Nick Verzini, Tesla’s Head of Drive Unit Engineering, mentioned on a Munro Live factory tour that a new printed circuit board assembly and power stage from the Cybercab’s inverter will enter Model 3 production in...
Aluminum foil is getting a seasonal makeover as Reynolds Wrap introduces its limited-edition Snowflakes Fun Foil, bringing decorative appeal to everyday kitchen tasks ahead of the holiday season. Featuring an embossed snowflake pattern, the product combines the familiar functionality of aluminum foil with a festive appearance suited to food wrapping, holiday entertaining and homemade gifts. The new design allows consumers to use Reynolds Wrap foil for more than routine food storage, adding a decorative touch to meal preparation and presentation. Its winter-inspired pattern makes it suitable for covering dishes, preserving leftovers, packaging baked treats and creating festive crafts. Despite its seasonal appearance, Snowflakes Fun Foil retains the practical functionality of conventional...
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Hugyfot, Belgium based developing and manufacturing underwater housings for DSLR cameras is now shipping new macro ports machined from a solid block of high strength aluminium. The company’s new bayonet mount system mainly for a method of mechanical attachment, as for fitting a lens for the camera is featuring with double O-ring. The new ports are hard anodized in red or black and Surlon KE coated for maximum corrosion resistance. Four ports are available: the MP35 ALU, a universal port that suits all macro lenses when combined with an appropriate extension ring; the MP60 ALU, which is designed for the Nikon AF-S 60mm f/2.8 lens; the MP90 ALU, which is specifically for the Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8; and the MP100 ALU, tailored to the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8. All the ports feature mineral BK7...
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has appointed two new vice presidents: Michael J. Smaha as vice president of government affairs and Derek D. Swick as vice president of regulatory and technical affairs. Smaha will lead CMI's federal and state legislative strategy. Swick will spearhead the regulatory and scientific issues. "Both Mike and Derek bring passion and energy, along with a wealth of experience in their respective disciplines," said Budway. "We are very excited to build the public affairs department at CMI and look forward to these gentlemen strengthening the industry’s sustainability narrative, along with the strong innovations made in can manufacturing, with federal and state legislators, regulators and other important stakeholders." Smaha has more than 20 years of experience in...
The economy of Portugal is ranked 42nd in the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness Report for 2017–2018. The great majority of international trade is done within the European Union. The Portuguese economy bailed out by the European Union nine years ago, is booming. It is enjoying its highest economic growth in nearly two decades. Portugal’s import-export of aluminium foil reflects a continuous growth during 2017-20, though the import market remains extremely strong when compared to the export of aluminium foils. The southern European nation’s aluminium foil import during 2017-19 has been recorded at 26,082 tonnes and the revenue expenditure stood at $103.65 million. The estimated import for 2020 has been analysed at 10,505 tonnes and the expenditure might reach $42.41 million....
Beams Plus has once again tapped into Briefing for its latest reiteration of the Heavy Duty suitcase, pursuing on their long-established partnership. The Heavy Duty has been wrapped completely in aluminium this time around to match its name, offering unprecedented structural integrity while keeping weight to a minimum, stylized with a modern metallic lustre. Adding more to its durability, the aluminium shell is complemented with a contrasting black polypropylene frame. On the interior, a partition panel keeps all your packing neat and tidy, while an integrated hanger store for all essentials once the user arrives at a destination. The Briefing x Beams plus Heavy Duty suitcase comes in two sizes: an 8.5-pound 35L carry-on and a 13-pound 98L check-in size, with prices ranging from $741 to...
Ball Corporation has inked two virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) in Europe – one for the Corral Nuevo project with wpd and one for the Brattmyrliden project with Falck Renewables – for 93.4 megawatts (MW) of additional wind energy. The agreement will allow the company to address approximately 63% of the European electricity load utilized in its aluminium beverage packaging plants (excluding Russia) with new renewable energy. This will also help the company to reduce its Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions generated in Europe by approximately 60% compared to 2019. "These milestone renewable energy deals in Europe affirm Ball's steadfast commitment to reduce absolute carbon emissions within our operations and through our value chain," said Kathleen Pitre, chief commercial and...
Ardagh Group announced its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. The company reported revenue of $1,606 million for the quarter, 5% lower than the prior year at constant currency, with growth of 3% in Metal Beverage Packaging. Paul Coulson, Chairman and Chief Executive, said “The Group performed well in the quarter, reflecting strong execution and the defensive end markets we serve. Earnings grew in Metal Beverage Packaging, while Glass Packaging’s performance was very resilient. Demand for sustainable packaging remains strong and we continue to progress our growth investment projects. We also availed of favourable markets to improve our capital structure and ended the quarter with total liquidity of $1.6 billion. Overall trading trends in June were positive and we are...
Frank and Honest has announced that it has launched its new aluminium coffee capsules, embarking a significant step in sustainable journey. The company says that these aluminium capsules will replace the entire usage of plastic in its coffee capsules. Frank and Honest also explains that using aluminium in capsules will reduce the product's environmental footprint, given that they will be lightweight and recyclable. Besides, aluminium capsules will also notably improve the quality of the coffee as they are airtight, thereby, keep the coffee inside fresh for longer and fully protected from moisture, oxygen, light, and heat. The new coffee capsules are also compatible with all generation Nespresso® machines, excluding Nespresso® Vertuo. When it comes to recycling these capsules, there are...
The Americans are facing a different type of dearth amid the COVID-19 breakout. It is the shortage of aluminium cans and the consequence can lead to pause of peoples preferred alcoholic and non-alcoholic canned beverages. Ann Moore, Spokesperson, Coca-Cola said: “Aluminium cans are in very tight supply with so many people buying more multi-pack products to consume at home.” Presently, companies selling products in aluminium cans have to adjust. As per our sources, brewers like Molson Coors, Brooklyn Brewery, and Karl Strauss are reducing on the brands they sell. Adam Collins, Spokesperson, Molson Coors said: “Everyone who makes anything that goes into a 12-ounce can is being challenged to some respect.” During the ongoing coin deficit, consumers’ changing habits during the COVID-19...
Argentina benefits from rich natural resources, a highly literate population, an export-oriented agricultural sector, and a diversified industrial base. Argentina's economic performance has historically been very uneven, with high economic growth alternating with severe recessions. The major industries of the South American nation are food processing and beverages motor vehicles and auto parts appliances and electronics machinery and equipment chemicals pharmaceuticals glass steel and aluminium cement textiles tobacco products publishing furniture leather. The aluminium cans import of Argentina during 2017-19 displays highly uneven, as the import volume during the phase recorded, was 26,614 tonnes and the expenditures stood at $221.66 million. The estimated import for 2020 was evaluated...
Hyderabad International Airport has been introduced with a multi-ULD (unit load device) Cool Dolly to maintain the cold chain for time and temperature-sensitive shipments such as pharmaceuticals and perishables. Vandana Aggarwal, Senior Economic Advisor, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Govt of India, virtually inaugurated Cool Dolly during a webinar. Aluminium insulated container, the Cool Dolly acts as a storage unit from air cargo terminal to the aircraft. They provide an unbroken cold chain to perishable shipments of temperatures of +2C to +8C and +15C to +25C and can handle around 7 tons of cargo in a single trip. Pradeep Panicker, CEO, GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd, said, “Cool Dolly is a valuable addition to the unbroken cold chain at Hyderabad International Airport....
Ball Aerosol Packaging Devizes (UK) has collaborated with renowned manufacturers Reabrook Ltd and the Lindal Group to design, produce and fill 25,000 cans of Rainbow hand sanitizer in an effort to help combat the global pandemic. "At Ball, we are committed to supporting our communities with meaningful and impactful actions throughout the COVID-19 pandemic," says Natalie Cox, senior key account manager at Ball Aerosol Packaging. "The communities where we live and work are an integral part of who we are, and during this time of great need, we want to share our expertise to fight the virus and protect those near and dear to us." "We are delighted to work in partnership with Reabrook and Lindal to produce a concrete product to stop the virus from spreading in our communities." The cans are...
Apple has announced on 21 st July’20, that 16-inch MacBook Pro is planned to be the first-ever Apple device to be made from carbon-free aluminium. As Apple focuses on its environmental impact and reducing the company’s carbon footprint, the MacBook Pro will take the reins as part of a phenomenal commitment from Tim Cook and his team. Apple confirms that it is working with aluminium suppliers on carbon-free processing. As an intermediate step, the 16-inch MacBook Pro will be the first hardware to use low-carbon aluminium and create a new and more environmentally friendly laptop. The drive comes as part of Apple’s goal to become a 100% carbon neutral across the entire company. “Apple unveiled its plan to become carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and...
Australia's economy is the world's 14th largest rated AAA with a stable outlook by all three global rating agencies. The economy of Australia is a highly developed market economy. Its GDP was estimated at A$1.89 trillion as of 2019. In 2018 Australia became the country with the largest median wealth per adult but slipped back to second highest after Switzerland in 2019. The largest country in Oceania, Australia’s import of aluminium foil during 2017-19 saw both rapid rise and followed by fall in volume, as the import volume during this phase recorded at 54,003 tonnes and the revenue expended stood at $286.07 million. The projected import for 2020 has been analysed at 15,741 tonnes and the expenditure to reach $121.66 million. When the analysed import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets...
An Indian University alumnus innovation potentially offers a solution to the problem of lack of potable water in the world, which states several lives globally every year. A former Allahabad University student Subhash Chandra Singh is part of a team of researchers from University of Rochester, New York, that has developed a technology which turns a piece of aluminium into a water purification device with the help of solar energy. After completing PhD from AU, he is now a post-doctoral scholar at the American University. Subhash said: “In the technology when a piece of aluminium comes in contact with quick laser light, it turns it into a super-wicking, superlight-absorbing and a super-water-evaporating surface which removes all the dirt and impurities from water.” “Factors like...
One Plus Technology Co. Ltd. has reportedly confirmed on Instagram that its upcoming smartphone series Nord, which is expected to virtually launch on July 21, will come with Googles Messages and Phone apps installed instead of its own SMS and dialer. The series is expected to feature an aluminium chassis with a glass rear. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 765G chipset under the hood. The 7nm chipset is expected to be paired with 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB storage. Having two selfie cameras, one 8MP wide-angle camera and a main 32MP selfie sensor and the second one being a 105-degree ultra-wide-angle, the phone will also come with Google's Duo video chat app pre-installed. The smartphone is also expected to feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with a 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution. Some of...
The world is set to see the first Greek Hypercar. Spyros Panopoulos is ready to unfold the first-ever Hypercar from Greece, known as 'Project Chaos' is coming soon. The Hypercar tooled with V10 engine asserts astonishing performance figures of 3000bhp. The ‘Ultra-car' as the company likes to call it will be offered in two variants, both powered by the same 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V10 engine. The engine comes with 20 fuel-injectors; among which 10 are direct injection. The unit is made up of a billet aluminium 5-axis engine block and cylinder heads and also uses titanium camshafts and has a compression ratio of 12.3:1. The 3988cc V10 engine is offered in two variants: the first variant produces 2000bhp at 11,000rpm 3D printed titanium pistons and connecting rods. The second...
Hublot Big Bang Millennial Pink, which has taken off in a limited edition of 200 pieces, is in a shade of the colour that’s less girlish than the elegant tint of a bone-dry Provençal rosé. The combination of the watch is relatively hefty in dimensions – 42mm in diameter and 14.5mm thickness and a skeleton construction that’s self-evidently technical makes it far more gender-neutral than might be imagined. However, having said that, it can be worn on the most slender of wrists. In fact, the watch company is going to stick to their suggestion that the Millennial Pink is more likely to be appreciated by men than women. Build largely from lightweight aluminium – a material unusual in watchmaking though not new to Hublot. It remains light on the wrist in spite of its size, and the anodising...
Poralu Marine has made public towards its involvement in the design and construction of a new jetty at Two Rocks Marina, Western Australia. The project will be completed in collaboration with Poralu Marine distributor Shorewater Marine for the Western Australia Department of Transport (DoT). The new jetty is scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2020. Poralu Marine and DoT have been working together for more than 16 years on a series of successful projects on the West Coast. Poralu Marine’s continuous innovation efforts have been its USP for constantly developing and improving its range of products over the years. This is one of the biggest reasons DoT chose Poralu Marine Australia to continue the extension of Two Rocks Marina. Shorewater Marine is a commercial diving and marine...
