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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US-based craft brewers Fernson Brewing Company has reportedly installed WaveGrip’s G1 multi-packing applicator, in a bid to ramp up its can production. The brewery will use the G1 applicator as a sustainable solution to produce its beer cans, ensuring reduced labour costs and materials to pack its cans. Fernson Brewing CEO Joel Thompson said: “We are often asked why we chose cans for our beers rather than bottles and there are two basic reasons. One is that cans are better at protecting each beer from light and oxygen, and two is because aluminium cans are lighter and easier to recycle than glass.” He also said that cans are great for the beers and consumers, but their packaging is laborious. Many automated solutions were available but they were too expensive for the level that Fernson...
Partnership with trade suppliers of bespoke aluminium bifold doors and windows, AluFoldDirect Limited, has reportedly helped Morgan’s Windows Doors and Conservatories achieved its incredible success. From having a tiny unit at the back of a gunroom and small builder’s merchants, Morgan’s Windows Doors and Conservatories has opened a brand new state-of-the-art showroom in Oswestry, according to a recent report. Recollecting memories, Paul Rowney, manager at Morgan’s said, “We started up fitting uPVC windows and doors around seven years ago. We were self-taught at installing and expanded into fitting composite doors, French doors, sliders, and eventually aluminium bi-fold doors, which is where our relationship with AluFoldDirect began.” He added, “AluFoldDirect has been an excellent support...
Proficient in preserving the quality and flavour of the contents, aluminium cans have an unparalleled safety record and currently represent one of the most widely used containers for packaging purposes. These cans are non-toxic in nature, can be reprocessed and require less care during handling and distribution. According to IMARC Group, the global aluminium cans market has grown at a CAGR of around 2.6 per cent during 2011-2018, reaching a production volume of 300 billion cans in 2018.In the European Union, in particular, the beverage can market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4 per cent between 2017 and 2025, according to Grand View Research, Inc. However, the aluminium cans import by Belgium has been found declining over the past two years. After a sweeping growth in Belgium’s...
According to the statistics from Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), passenger vehicles sales dropped 20.55 per cent YoY to 239,347 units in May from 301,238 units in May 2018. This is sharpest decline in the history of passenger vehicle sales in India. Passenger car sales declined 26.03 per cent to 147,546 units, whereas sales of UVs and vans dropped 5.64 per cent and 27 per cent to 77,453 units and 14,348 units respectively. Total domestic sales declined 8.62 per cent to 2,086,358 units May. Commercial vehicles registered a decline of 10 per cent to 68,847 units while sales of two-wheelers dropped 6.73 per cent to 1,762,206 units. Industry experts considered this as the worst situation in last 15-20 years.
Shanghai Metals Market data shows that China’s auto sales in May have declined for the 12 th straight year. Retail sales of sedans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), minivans and multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) inched down 12.5 per cent year on year and came in at 1.61 million units, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). In April 2019, the retail sales of sedans, SUVs, and MPVs had declined by 16.6 per cent, while that in March by 12 per cent. Excluding minivans, passenger car sales, on the other hand, increased 4.8 per cent month on month in May to 1.58 million units. This marks the largest month on month growth, likely bolstered by the efforts to clear inventories before new emission standards take effect in July. The new energy vehicle (NEV) sector also remained robust in...
BYD Co., China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer reports 10 per cent drop in sales to 33,920 in May. This is the first monthly sales drop reported by the company in 2019. Drop in deliveries of gasoline-powered vehicles offset robust demand for BYD’s full-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The company has been focusing on manufacturing new EVs and plug-in hybrids while cutting down on production of gasoline powered cars. Though deliveries of EVs and plug-in hybrids surged 54 per cent to 21,899, sales of conventional vehicles like sedans, crossovers and multipurpose vehicles plunged 49 per cent to 12,021 in May affecting total sales. From January to May BYD’s total sales increased 1.3 per cent to 189,337. Deliveries of EVs and plug-ins went up 106 per cent to 119,082 however,...
Italian yard Benetti has reportedly delivered the 63-metre superyacht Metis to a German owner. The construction of the superyacht, with steel and aluminium, had started on speculation in 2016 at the builder’s Livorno facility. Then in 2017, the yacht was sold through Yacht Moments who had also overseen the project management. Giorgio M Casetta developed the modern exterior design of Metis, while London-based studio Bannenberg & Rowell and Birgit Otte Interior Design were responsible for her innovative interiors. The yacht has four decks with guest accommodation on the lower and main deck and the 162-square-metre master suite located on the main deck. In total, the superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins and 13 crews in 9 cabins. One of the key highlighting features of the...
Vita Coco, the beverage maker which is known for its coconut water packaged in a rectangular-shaped cardboard carton is turning to infinitely recyclable aluminium to launch its new premium packaged water brand. The concept for the new water brand known as Ever & Ever is driven by its parent company All Market’s partnership with Lonely Whale, an incubator focused on ocean health in order to promote environmental sustainability. All Market plans to embrace aluminium in order to cut down on the use of disposable plastic bottles which are harming the environment. Jane Prior, chief marketing officer at All Market, told Food Dive. "For consumers who are on the go, live on the go or travel, there is not really a great sustainable option and that was the impetus behind launching the Ever & Ever...
Italian shipyard Ocean King has reportedly unveiled the model of Classic 108 yacht, featuring a steel hull and lightweight aluminium superstructure. This sleek 340 GT explorer yacht with an overall length of 34 metres has a layout spread out across four decks and five staterooms. The exterior of the vessel, designed by VYD Studio of Trieste, benefits from enormous outer deck space with multiple separate sunbathing and seating areas, while the interior infused with the right amount of freshness and radiance. The tender can be tucked away in a garage which is convertible to a beach club so as not to encroach on deck usage. Paolo Dose from VYD Studio commented, “The 108 offers an aggressive and muscular look without compromising the essential elements of futuristic design. With a wide-beam,...
Marselli Bros Aluminium, a manufacturer and installer of aluminium frames, handrails, fences, windows, and doors, has announced the opening of new offices in central London. The company will offer high-quality, high-value, energy efficient windows and other aluminium building fixtures. Niko Marselli, Founder and Managing Director of Marselli Aluminium LTD UK said: “We are excited to arrive in London and provide the same excellent service that we’ve been providing for over 20 years in Europe. From standard sizes to bespoke designs, we work with the world’s best manufacturers as well have our own manufacturing facility to meet our customers’ needs.” Marselli Aluminium LTD is the UK branch of Marselli Bros Aluminium LTD. The company offers a wide range of products, including the composite...
India based Universal Prime Aluminium which has been engaged in the manufacture and sale of aluminium collapsible tubes and metal containers has reported results for the quarter ended March 2019. The company was formerly known as Universal Cans and Containers Limited. The company has been going through loss for two consecutive years. The company reported a net loss of INR 0.10 crore in the quarter ended March 2019 as against net loss of INR 0.06 crore during the March quarter 2018. The company reported no sales during the quarter ended March 2019 and also during the quarter ended March 2018. For the full year, net profit declined 95.35% to INR 0.02 crore in the year ended March 2019 as against INR 0.43 crore during the financial year ended March 2018. No sales were reported in the year...
According to a statement from China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, electric vehicle manufacturers will operate with an average of 80 per cent of their total annual production capacity in 2019-20. The group projected that the industry will ship about 1.6 million to 1.7 million EVs in the market in 2019 while the actual annual EV capacity will hit 2 million in 2019. China’s EV production capacity is projected to reach 2.5 million while annual sales would exceed 2 million, CAAM said. Despite the quickly mushrooming EV startups across the country in last 2/3 years, most of them are going to start mass production only after three years or later than that, the group added. According to the industry association’s data, in 2018, China managed to sell out all the EVs that were produced....
According to Shanghai Metals Market, China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) has shared its estimation today, May 31, that passenger vehicles sales will continue to trend downwards in the next two months. While in June, the sales volume is estimated to come in at 1.59 million units, in July at 1.56 million units, 1.9 per cent down month-on-month. Inventory pressure will spur dealers to extend promotional activities, CPCA believed. Separately, the wholesale of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in June is projected to inch down 7.6 per cent to 689,000 units, compared to 741,364 units in the same period last year. This, according to CPCA, is the smallest decline in comparison with other types of passenger vehicles. However, from 663,507 units in April 2019, the estimated wholesale volume of SUVs...
Can-One Bhd posted revenue of RM406.2 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with RM310.5 million in the first quarter of 2018, according to its filing with Bursa Malaysia. Profit before taxation stood at RM261.3 million in Q1 2019, up from RM15.9 million in the same period last year. The increase in net profit was due mainly due to bargain purchase arising from the acquisition of Kian Joo Can Factory Bhd (KJCF) shares offset against loss on remeasurement of previously equity interest held in KJCF. “The bargain purchase gain recorded in Q1, 2019 was subject to revision upon the completion of the valuation process,” the Group said. The group said its profit after taxation increased from RM11.4 million in the first quarter of 2018 to RM256.3 million in the first quarter of 2019....
Constella, a San Francisco based startup is focusing on providing Agile Work environment for tech companies and coming up with innovative ideas and designs for workplaces. The company has reinterpreted modern architecture and urban planning with their minimalist desk organizers using aluminium. Their DESKAPE range is a set of sleek aluminium desk organizers that captures the essence of modern workspace with compact designs that cater perfectly to desk organizing. Aluminum, the most abundant and versatile metal on Earth is a material suitable for use furniture, in construction, in food-packaging, transport and in consumer electronics and also for minimalistic home décor and necessity items. The aim of the Deskape series is to expand the use of aluminium in consumer electronics by creating...
Ball Corporation, a provider of metal packaging for beverages, foods and household products, and of aerospace and other technologies and services, has announced the joining of Betty Sapp, former director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), as a member of the board of directors. John A. Hayes, chairman, president and chief executive officer said: "We are thrilled to welcome Betty to our board of directors. With her legacy of strong performance and a commitment to diversity while at the NRO, and her rich experience at the Department of Defense and the Air Force, she will complement our existing board and leaders as we continue to focus on achieving our Drive for 10 vision and leveraging the many opportunities within our aerospace and packaging businesses." Betty Sapp joined the NRO...
London studio Doshi Levien has reportedly produced a collection of lamps called ‘Earth to Sky’, using automotive aluminium. The collection includes two table lamps, one ceiling light, and a series of wall-hung lights designed as pieces of art, as well as to provide illumination. Each piece features at least one element of aluminium shaped using the technique employed to make and repair cars. For the first time, Doshi Levien has produced a collection entirely itself, starting from its conception to production. "The reason we started this project was to have complete freedom," said studio founders Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien. The series of wall-hung lights features a vertical rod of brass that stands over a metre high with interlocking concave and convex pieces of solid and perforated...
The 12th edition of the Automotive Engineering Show 2019 returns to Chennai this year. The event is expected to bring together leading technology-driven brands and their newest innovations for the automotive industry. The USD 93 billion automotive industry in India is shouldering 7.1% of India's GDP and contributes 49% to the nation's manufacturing GDP. The event will provide a common platform for product exhibition, product demonstrations and seminar sessions for the participants and visitors and offer an opportunity to O.E.M and automotive manufacturers to identify connect and collaborate with the right technology partners for industrial and process automation and quality control tools. Starting from July 4 2019 for three days, the business event will bring together over 85 prominent...
