Ducati has unveiled the Desmo450 SM, a new production supermoto developed from its Desmo450 MX platform, featuring an aluminium twin-spar frame. This is designed to combine low weight, rigidity and strength. The motorcycle made its debut during World Ducati Week and is aimed at competition use. The Desmo450 SM uses the same aluminium frame architecture as the motocross model. Ducati says the frame has also been designed to allow a straighter intake route while maintaining the strength and rigidity needed for high-performance riding. The bike has a fuel capacity of 7.2 litres. The company has also focused on reducing weight in other areas. Its Bartubeless wheel system, for example, removes inner tubes and cuts rotating and unsprung mass by 1.2kg. The motorcycle also features a cast...
China’s aluminum door and window manufacturing sector includes a range of suppliers offering thermal-break systems, customized solutions, OEM/ODM production, and products for international building projects. A recent industry guide highlights Guangdong Dejiyoupin, Guangdong EEHE, Foshan CIVO, Sichuan Yazhixuan, and Sichuan Mingrenju, citing their production capabilities, product portfolios, project experience, customization services, and testing or certification coverage. The companies differ in their areas of focus. Dejiyoupin is highlighted for its production capacity and international certifications, while EEHE is noted for patents and a broad range of project solutions. CIVO focuses on factory-direct customization and climate-oriented systems, while Yazhixuan provides OEM/ODM...
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Barrio Brewing, the United States-based independent brewery will reportedly launch an environmentally-friendly aluminium canned beer, with the aim to enhance the brand’s retail presence in Arizona, US. According to the source, Ardagh will supply aluminium beverage cans to Barrio. Ardagh is a Luxembourg-based glass and metal packaging products manufacturer that operates more than 100 facilities in 22 countries, with global sales of around $8.6bn. Founded in 1991 by Dennis and Tauna Arnold, Barrio Brewing is said to be one of the longest-running independent breweries in the state. Dennis said: “We believe market trends are tending to quality local beers supplanting multi-state regionals but it will still come down to taste and quality in determining what brands will endure and grow. We’re...
Auto components maker Amtek Auto reported yesterday, August 29, a lower standalone net loss of INR 80.21 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. The net loss, during the contemporary period last year, had stood at INR 241.56 crore, as the company posted. This means the standalone net loss in Q4 2017 dropped by 66 per cent year-on-year. The total revenue also declined from INR 458.6 crore in Q4 2014 to INR 316.18 in Q4 2017, Amtek said is a BSE filling. In July last year, NCLT had admitted insolvency proceedings initiated by a consortium of banks led by Corporation Bank. As per the resolution plan, UK-based Liberty House will acquire control in the company in accordance with the applicable laws. The resolution plan was voted upon in April this year and then approved by the Committee...
ZENS has just launched a trio of new wireless chargers at IFA with aluminium bodies and at least one that is quite similar to Apple's forthcoming AirPower. The three chargers consist of a dual charger, a single charger, and a second dual charger with an Apple Watch charging puck. Of the trio, the most interesting one seems to be the last, as it can charge two iPhones and an Apple Watch simultaneously. Each iPhone and the Apple Watch get charged at full speed, namely 7.5 Watts for each phone and 5 Watts for the watch, which matches up to the reported 20-Watt output. A charging puck for the Apple Watch is built in, which means you don't need to supply your own. This helps keep down clutter and improve design because there is only one power cord to deal with. This makes ZENS' Dual+Watch very...
Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Raebareli is expected to manufacture aluminium coaches for Indian Railways. The coaches are likely to be featured with better corrosion resistance and to be rolled out in the early half of next fiscal year, Hindustan Times reported. “Aluminium coaches have the advantage of lesser weight and better corrosion resistance. Lesser weight results in savings in haulage costs and better acceleration/deceleration. “Better corrosion resistance would result in lesser maintenance requirements in the workshops. They will also last longer than the traditional LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches,” Rajesh Aggarwal, General Manager of MCF, said. The Railway Board is expected to approve MCF’s project report for manufacturing aluminium carriages, the report said. MCF will have to...
The Ducati Scrambler 1100 is finally available in India in three variants Scrambler 1100, Scrambler 100 Special, and Scrambler 1100 Sport. The most noticeable difference on the three models of the Scrambler 1100 is that the Standard and the Special come with fully adjustable 45 mm Marzocchi forks upfront and a Kayaba monoshock at the rear, while the Scrambler 1100 Sport is featured with adjustable 48 mm Ohlins USDs up front and an Ohlins monoshock at the rear. The other differences are the Standard model and the Standard 1100 Sport come in two different colours while the Scramble 1100 Special is offered in only one shade, which is customer grey. It has aluminium spoke wheel and brushed aluminium bits beside brown quilted seat, chrome exhaust headers and a slightly lower handlebar. The...
According to the report from Shanghai Metals Market, China is likely to increase the construction of charging stations for new-energy vehicles (NEVs) in the next two years, as production and sales of NEVs in China are on the rise. As per the estimate by market participants, production and sales of NEVs would reach compound annual growth rates (CAGR) of above 50 per cent within the next five years. A CAGR rate above 50 per cent, according to market insiders, is expected to bolster the NEV market further to around RMB 200 billion with the next five years. Until July 2018, some 662,000 charging stations have already been built across China, of which 275,000 stations are public and 387,000 are private, showed data presented at the Shanghai New Energy Vehicle International Conference & Expo...
Geeta Aluminium, one of the leading providers of aluminium system windows and doors in India, launched a showroom in Panaji. Geeta Aluminium Co. Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of aluminium doors and windows that started operation in 1964. The company manages distribution, marketing and full scale retailing and is a one stop source for premium aluminium architectural sections across India. Being operated by City Aluminium, the retail showroom is known as Geeta Gallery that consists of range of aluminum system windows and doors that make it convenient for customers to choose windows of a specific style and shade that matches their architectural preference and individual taste. Geeta Aluminium already has set a strong foothold in the Goa market as it has supplied to clients like Britto’s,...
Exal, the global leader in premium aluminium packaging has once again opted for Lighthouse Systems to implement a manufacturing execution system (MES), Shopfloor-Online, at its North American manufacturing operations in Youngstown, Ohio. This is in a move to support further its industry excellence agenda. Previously, Exal used an SPC software package from Lighthouse Systems and saw the benefits in their quality operations. Stephen Carchedi, Continuous Improvement Manager and Project Manager commented, “Our continued partnership with Lighthouse Systems provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue to achieve excellence through the delivery of industry-leading value to our customers by aligning our most important resource, our people, with industry-leading processes and...
SIG, the leading packaging solution provider, headquartered in Neuhausen, Switzerland has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a global certification organization that aims to enhance responsibility and traceability in the aluminium supply chain. The ASI brings together producers, users and other stakeholders to promote the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. SIG supports the ASI’s objectives in the aluminium value chain through its commitment to responsible sourcing of materials. Henrik Wagner, Global Sourcing & Procurement Director at SIG said, “SIG’s commitment to responsible sourcing is central to our ambition to go Way Beyond Good by putting more into society and the environment than we take out. Sourcing materials from suppliers that have...
Harley Davidson once again grabs the attention of all the bike lovers out there by unleashing its new FXDR performance cruiser. But this time, Harley shows a stunt with unimaginable light weight features. Hence, the new, street-fight style two-wheeler does not just boast Harley’s latest torquey Big Twin engine but win the show with an updated, lighter version of new Softail frame that gives it the best handling of any Harley Softail. To slim down the chassis, Harley has used lighter, aluminium swingram, which beats over 4.6kg unsprung weight. The forged aluminium, 19in front wheel used in the new range further reduces the weight due to its super-skinny spokes. The seat base and sub frame are also made of aluminium tubing, saving over 3kg on the steel subframe of a standard Softail. The...
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairman K. Sivan called for a national effort to develop and produce advanced alloy materials to cater to the demands of future space programme. He said this during a lecture organized by Indian Institute of Metals and the Indian Institute of Science. He said that the ISRO is researching on developing materials with extraordinary properties, such as aluminium and beryllium alloys and carbon nanotubes. The organization will require such materials for the upcoming space missions such as the Human Space Programme (HSP), the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV), distant single-stage launchers etc. ISRO, he said, is focussing on domestically developed material in order to cut down on imports and lower the programme costs. “In recent years, ISRO has...
thyssenkrupp Schulte (TKS), a part of TK's Materials Services business unit, has developed a special aluminium alloy, which is used in making new fan blades by Siemens. thyssenkrupp group claims their Materials Services business unit is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. TKS supplies custom sized materials for over 70,000 customers in industry, construction and the trades. According to TKS, the aluminium alloy is used in making blades for generator cooling fans. The material is claimed be offering 'significant cost benefits' to the customer. Since aluminium is much more durable and lightweight, the company thinks it will save significantly on maintenance. "The switch from steel to aluminium will provide Siemens with the same functionality at...
The Egyptian Mint Authority is working on a project to locally manufacture aluminium number plates for vehicles. The authority wants to use the locally made aluminium to manufacture the plates and to replace imported equivalents. This would also save hard currency for the country. The Finance Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the project will also help create new jobs for the country’s youth. After a meeting with chairman of the Mint Authority Abdel Raouf el Ahmedi, an advisor to the finance minister said that they have started lab-producing aluminium. About 600 kilograms of aluminium have already been manufactured and tested at European factories to guarantee high quality. Sherif Hazem, the advisor to the finance minister said that the experiment was successful. The Mint...
Glass and metal products supplier Ardagh Group have converted its beverage can manufacturing plant in Rugby, UK, from steel to aluminium. Metal is a permanent material that can be infinitely recycled and has the highest recycling rates of all packaging materials in Europe. Ardagh Metal Beverage CEO Oliver Graham said: “The conversion of the Rugby plant has further enhanced Ardagh’s manufacturing footprint. “Operating two highly-efficient aluminium beverage can plants in the UK, at Wrexham and Rugby, supported by our recent investment in our Deeside ends plant, positions Ardagh to offer leading beverage customers greater choice and flexibility in future.” In addition, the company has opened a new can ends manufacturing plant in Manaus, Brazil, on 31 July. The plant features production and...
CRP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, offers Rein Automotive Aluminum Water Pump Pulley and Belt Kits for use on popular BMW vehicles. Application coverage includes 1992-2006 3 Series, 1999-2005 5 Series, 2004-’06 X3, 2001-‘06 X5 and 1997-2002 Z3 equipped with six cylinder engines. CRP says the new kits deliver better than OE performance and come complete with a genuine ContiTech serpentine belt, Rein aluminium replacement pulley and the required hardware needed to mount the pulley to the water pump. The Rein aluminium pulley is identical in fit, form and function to the original so there’s no hassle installation. It is designed to deliver a longer, more robust service life than the OE plastic pulley, which is susceptible to heat degradation over...
Lian Li Industrial Co. Ltd. once again takes pride in announcing the official launch of the Lancool One chassis combined with brushed aluminium, tempered glass, and modern RGB lighting to recreate elegance and aesthetics functionality all in one. With Lian Li being known as the best and most experienced brand in working with aluminium, the Lancool One has high expectations for it. And thankfully, it continues the legacy featuring stylish aluminium front panel with a latest twist of impressive RGB lighting that serves as an accent piece for the front panel and an ambient lighting for the internal chamber giving it a two-in-one function. Besides, the chassis boasts a special design to have optimized airflow so that users can maximize cooling whenever they want to and has integrated...
Contributing to Oman’s economic diversification efforts, Sohar Aluminium partnered with their latest downstream customer, Synergies Castings, the leading manufacturer of aluminium alloy wheels in India. The agreement will begin with the construction of a US$100 million hi-tech alloy wheel manufacturing plant situated in the Sohar Industrial Estate adjacent to Sohar Aluminium premises. Construction is scheduled to begin in the coming months with production expected to commence in 2020. Eng. Said Al Masoudi, Sohar Aluminium’s Chief Executive Officer said, “A central component of Sohar Aluminium’s strategy is to promote and support the growth of downstream aluminium industries within the Sultanate. With this agreement in place, we will meet our goal of supplying 60 per cent of our hot metal...
According to the report revealed by Grand View Research, the global demand for beverage cans is likely to grow between 3.7 per cent and 4 per cent in 2018, with a similar growth trend over the next five years. In the European Union, the beverage cans market is also expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% between 2017 and 2025, owing to increased recycling activities undertaken by the European Commission, as well as the national governments of France, Germany and the U.K. Having said that, the aluminium cans import volume in France is estimated to grow 1.5 per cent this year from 34,343 tonnes in 2017 to 34,860 tonnes in 2018, but likely to remain down by 19 per cent from 43,221 tonnes in 2016. Germany is expected to lead as an aluminium can exporter to France this year as well, with a 9 per...
