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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Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, on Monday unveiled the all-electric Eco-Bus at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2018. A template for future sustainable public transport solutions, the working prototype was jointly developed by Masdar and Abu Dhabi-based Hafilat Industry in collaboration with the Masdar Institute, part of Khalifa University of Science and Technology. Technology partner Siemens provided the bus’s engine giving the vehicle a range of 150 kilometres per charge while minimising the size and weight of its battery. The Eco-Bus will shortly undergo trials at Masdar City in Abu Dhabi as engineers evaluate the performance of its battery and electrical systems in the UAE’s arid conditions. Visitors to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre during ADSW will also be able to...
Mercedes-Benz finally got the veils off from its highly awaited luxury car 2019 G-Class. The SUV made from whole steel and aluminium arrives in a lighter avatar with a modern independent front suspension. Source: www.auto.ndtv.com What’s new in Mercedes 2019 G-Class? Well, almost everything- right from smoother surface and re-designed lamps, to expansive digital display in the cabin and touch-sensitive Touch Control Buttons on the steering wheel, every inch of the luxury SUV wears a signature style statement. Mercedes-Benz has further enhanced the engineering and construction by using aluminium alongside steel. As a result, 2019 G-Class weighs lesser than its predecessors. Mercedes-Benz has been experimenting a lot with aluminium these days. Its E-Class Cabriolet unveiled prior to Geneva...
Taiwanese hardware and electronics brand Acer has unveiled Swift 7 laptop at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018.The Acer Swift 7 sports a 14-inch full HD resolution with an all-aluminium chassis. At 8.98-mm thickness, Swift 7 is powered by 7th gen Intel Core i7 processor. This updated laptop includes a fingerprint sensor powered by Windows Hello. Acer’s Swift 7 laptop has 8GB LPDDR3 RAM and a 256GB of PCIe SSD storage. Jerry Kao, President of IT Products Business of Acer Inc, said, "We're extremely proud to make the world's thinnest laptop even thinner with the new Swift 7. Building on the engineering breakthroughs from the previous generation, the new Swift 7 steps up the game with an even slimmer chassis, powerful performance and always-on 4G LTE connectivity for professionals on...
Figeac Aero has won its first contract from Boeing as a supplier of large structural aluminium parts for the 777X. It will supply the wing component measured 4 m (13 ft.) long, 1 m wide and 0.15 m thick. The manufacturing processes will be streamlined at its headquarters in Figeac, France. However, the production will take place at Figeac Aero’s Wichita, Kansas, factory in the United States because its surface treatment methods are approved by Boeing. This is confirmed by a Figeac Aero spokesperson. Operating since 1989, the Figeac Aero group specializes in the design of metal parts for aviation including steel aluminium and magnesium. Nearly 30 years after its creation, the group has won a new recognition with the signing of a contract with Boeing. They are the first French company to...
Crown Embalagens Metálicas da Amazônia S.A. (Crown Brazil), one of the biggest manufacturers of two-piece aluminium cans for soft drinks, juices and teas in Brazil and a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, has partnered with Eklo Water to bring the first flavoured water to be packed in aluminium beverage cans in Brazilian market. Altair Frulane, Director of Commercial Operations at Crown Brazil, said “We are excited to partner with Eklo Water on this initiative. Beverage cans play a pivotal role in addressing the needs of natural and organic foods” “The format also offers several functional benefits that appeal to consumers, including the ability to chill quickly and being light in weight, allowing them to enjoy their favorite drinks on-the-go.” Crown has already manufactured sleek style 310ml...
Aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass has been awarded a contract by Kier Construction to provide installation services for the development of Carluddon Technology Park in Cornwall. The company has already installed aluminium system that includes Kawneer AA100 curtain walling, and AA720 windows and doors. Nigel Harvey, Operations Director at AB Glass, said: “Carluddon Technology Park is a fantastic development for the Cornwall area and we are thrilled to be contributing to its development. This project also marks our continuing relationship with Kier Construction, who we are proud to be working with once again on such an impressive development.” “Our commitment to our clients, along with many years’ experience on large construction sites, means we are able to continue...
According to the Product Complexity Index (PCI), aluminium structures are the 268th most traded product and the 615th most complex product. Aluminium structures are a 4 digit HS92 product. The data shows an upward pattern for aluminium structures export in Italy. Italy is one of the top exporters of aluminium structures. The value of exports of this product is estimated to reach a peak in 2017. According to available export-import data, Italy exported 62549 tonnes and 66333 tonnes of aluminium structures in 2015 and 2016 respectively. The country’s total aluminium structures export is estimated to reach 71388 tonnes in 2017. The total aluminium structures exports were valued at US$465 million in 2015, which increased to reach US$524 million in 2016. In 2017, aluminium structures are to be...
A leading can manufacturer Ball Corporation announced the latest addition to the European beverage packaging range with its smallest slim can. The 15- centiliter slim can will be produced at the Naro Fominsk plant in Russia. Irina Dolyanovskaya, Russian Sales Manager at Ball said: “At first we assumed that the 15-centiliter size would be most convenient for strong alcohol or vodka, particularly within the Russian market. However, we are actually seeing that this can format is also appealing to the newer canned beverage categories such as juices, waters and cold brew coffees.” With hectic lifestyles, a desire for on-the-go consumption, and a greater focus on health and nutrition, European customers and consumers are seeking smaller packaging formats that offer portion control, portability...
According to a report from Navigant Research, Global plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales hit 1 million units in 2017. Sales revenues of such vehicles have increased by over 40% every year since the launch in 2011 and it is expected to maintain a 38% growth rate in 2020, the report said. “Battery costs have dropped dramatically over the past five years and they will continue to go down with the commercialisation of solid-state batteries. In addition, regulatory pressure in Europe and China will further promote the development of plug-in electric vehicles no matter what happens to oil prices,” Navigant senior analyst Scott Shepard was quoted as saying. Electric vehicles were getting all the highlights at 2017 Frankfurt IAA, the world’s largest motor show. Many premium brands announced...
HMD Global, Finnish company that secured Nokia branding rights in late 2016, has launched second generation of Nokia 6 (2018) after some upgradations. The phone that is crafted from 6,000 series aluminium has been launched in China at a price of CNY 1499. The new model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor, whereas the previous model had a Snapdragon 430 processor. The new version also gets a fingerprint scanner at the back. The aluminium body phone sports a 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels. The smartphone bears 16MP autofocus rear camera with dual-Tone LED Flash and PDAF. Nokia 6 (2018) can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. It is powered by a 3000mAh non removable battery.
Ball Corporation, a leading beverage can maker with production facilities around the globe, announced that it has won a 2017 Asia CanTech Award from CanTech International for its Riya Bindas Mania aluminium aerosol deodorant can for Reacha Cosmetics. The 53-millimeter diameter aluminium aerosol cans were manufactured at company's Ahmedabad, India, facility. “Reacha Cosmetics had a clear goal with Riya Bindas Mania to achieve graphics that would stand out on a saturated shelf. The product features a man's face designed to have a photo-realistic feel.” “Reacha asked Ball to achieve printing the man's face on an aluminium aerosol can with high-level definition and sharpness. With its extensive graphics experience and a close relationship with the customer, Ball was able to execute at a level...
Dell has updated its XPS line by announcing new XPS 13 laptop ahead of the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 which is set to officially kick off January 9. With CNC machined aluminium body, new XPS 13 is claimed to be the smallest and most powerful laptop for its size and class. The 13-inch laptop has two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one USB Type-C 3.1 port, a microSD card slot, Bluetooth 4.1, and an optional Windows Hello-compliant fingerprint scanner. “Now with a higher resolution display, incorporating 2.5 million more pixels with 4K Ultra HD compared to the previous QHD+ , the 100% sRGB display on the XPS 13 gives you great, saturated and accurate color, whether for graphic professionals or watching your favourite Netflix show,” said Dell. XPS 13 can be configured with either an i5...
A Bosnian inventor has designed a collapsible vehicle that can be folded into a wheelie suitcase. Mechanical engineer Elvis Cero has called it his Go City electric "car" that can be reasonable solution to parking problems in cities. The vehicle is designed to be used like a foldable bicycle, with wheels exposed and can be carried by the users to their destination once they arrive. "People who live in narrow streets, in big cities where there is no space, at any time they can take this vehicle out. They don't need a garage, this car can be parked anywhere inside a house," Mr Cero said. The collapsing process takes about three minutes and the vehicle provides easy portability. "People can also take this vehicle out, drive towards the bus station, easily fold it and then enter the bus, tram...
Midas Holdings Limited announced that CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rail Transport Co., Ltd. has secured three metro train car supply contracts worth RMB2.68 billion in China. Midas, the leading manufacturer of aluminium alloy extrusion products for the passenger rail transportation sector, has a strategic 32.5% stake investment in CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Rail Transport Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of metro trains, bogies and related parts. The first contract was awarded by MTR Technology Consultation (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. for the Shenzhen Line 4 Phase 3 Project. Delivery is scheduled between February 2019 and September 2020. The second and third supply contracts were jointly awarded by Hangzhou Metro Group Co., Ltd. and Hangzhou Hangfu Rail Transit Co., Ltd. for the Hangzhou Metro Line 6 Phase 1 Project...
Panasonic Corporation, which develops diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, and automotive, announced that it has commercialized an anti-vibration, surface-mounted conductive-polymer hybrid aluminium electrolytic capacitor. The new capacitors are suitable for use in power circuits for automotive electric control units (ECUs) employed in hybrid electric vehicles, electric vehicles, and gasoline-powered vehicles. “With the growing demand for eco-friendly cars, energy efficiency and the need to comply with environmental regulation, more ECUs are being employed in cars,” according to company’s press release. “The company launches the industry's first surface-mounted conductive polymer hybrid aluminum electrolytic capacitor which is...
The new 2018 Jeep Wrangler, which is expected to be in the market in the first three months of 2018 has all grown up since its inception 75 years back. A globally popular vehicle born out of necessity became a household name for its functionality and its appeal to the adventurers, back country explorers and also for some city style icons. The vehicle is the symbol of the Jeep brand, one of the most significant assets of its owner, Fiat Chrysler. The 2018 model has been re-engineered for better performance and convenience, using aluminium in some of its key components to keep the weight low and to enhance the performance. The new jeep has added new engine choices while maintaining its iconic look. The new Jeep Wrangler has metamorphosed into a sophisticated SUV without losing its original...
An office building in Mexico City has experienced some aesthetic work on architectural aluminium when California firm Belzberg Architects has wrapped vertical aluminium strips around the outer cover of an office building in Mexico City. The design continues inside to form various nooks and private areas. Belzberg Architects used a series of curved aluminium strips that were custom-made in California to frame the beautiful structure. "We used the prominent corner siting of this six-storey building as a prompt to explore the function and form of its two street-facing elevations," said the studio. "While maintaining the maximum useable floor area, we created a fluid, habitable facade that counteracts the project's otherwise rectilinear geometry." Titled Threads, the building is located in...
Aluminium stranded wires are mostly used in overhead power transmission and distribution applications in modern residential and industrial constructions. Aluminium stranded wire, cable, plait, uninsulated ne are the 2183rd most traded product. Germany has been following an upward pattern for the import of aluminium stranded wire. The country’s imports of this product will see an increase in both volume and value. According to recent estimates, Germany imported 9148 tonnes and 11190 tonnes of aluminium stranded wire in 2015 and 2016 respectively. The total import volume increased to 14296 tonnes in 2017 (estimated). The total aluminium stranded wire imports were valued at US$29 million in 2015, which increased to reach US$30 million in 2016. In 2017, the value of imports of this product is...
