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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Energy loss, due to the resistance of electrical conductors, in transmission and distribution systems currently costs U.S. economy around $20 billion annually. This amount of energy can power 24 million homes per year, and it provides considerable motivation to improve the transmission and distribution system efficiency. The development of advanced and high performance electrical conductors is critical to improve efficiency, to lower system costs, and to improve robustness of the US electrical grid. NanoAl LLC is awarded a Phase II SBIR grant of more than $1 million from the US Department of Energy to develop a low cost, improved conductor alloy for overhead power. In Phase I, NanoAl developed a new class of low-cost and scalable AA6000-series aluminum wire conductors that has...
UK-based Ariel Motor Company, best known for the ultra-lightweight Atom car, released details of its upcoming electric sports car project – HIPERCAR. The project is “destined to be one of the highest performances and sought after vehicles in the world.” The company will released the final exterior design at a later date. HIPERCAR will feature aluminium folded and bonded lightweight chassis with full rollover protection, the structure features aluminium front and rear sub frames carrying aluminium wishbones and outboard adjustable suspension. The car is a Series Hybrid EV (Electric Vehicle) featuring a 750 Volt, 42 kWh or 56kWh, lithium-ion, cooled and heated battery pack. Simon Saunders said, “Like other Ariels we want HIPERCAR to represent excellent value for money for the remarkable...
At a ceremony held during the ALUMINIUM CHINA 2017 exhibition in Shanghai, the first ever winners of the prestigious Alufoil Trophy competition to be held in China, which was launched in 2016, were announced. Sixteen aluminium foil products and solutions from 13 companies were awarded an Alufoil Trophy China. Alufoil Trophy China 2017 is co-organized by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNFA) and the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) and supported by EAFA. The awards ceremony was attended by many senior representatives from aluminium foil manufacturers, aluminium foil product suppliers, aluminium foil users and the news media. Speaking during the awards ceremony, Dong Chunming, GLAFRI Coordinator in China, told the audience, “China’s aluminium foil industry,...
VR Group, a state-owned railway company in Finland, has ordered 20 new double-deck trains with aluminium structure worth over €50 million with the aim of responding to the increasing demand for this. Transtech, a subsidiary of Škoda Transportation Group, will supply new coaches to the company. Transtech Ltd is the leading European manufacturer of double deck railway vehicles. Maisa Romanainen, Senior Vice President of Passenger Services at VR, said: We make growth in rail traffic possible also in the future by investing significantly in additional capacity. The current rail infrastructure does not make it possible to increase the number of services during peak hours, but we can still increase the capacity of the existing trains.” The production of these new cars will begin next year and...
Crystal, a provider of PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors and roofing systems for replacement, new build and commercial applications, has opened a new production and distribution facility for aluminium and other relevant products in Glasgow. "Scotland has some amazing merchants, all selling more and more of our products, as their customers now know that made to measure PVC-U windows and doors are available via their local builders' merchant,” said the company's Group Operations Director Tim Goldspink. This new facility will manufacture its SynerJy range of PVC-U windows and doors. Also, the company will supply its aluminium products, composite doors and roofs. "As well as increasing our group production capacity generally, the new Glasgow factory will also afford us more delivery time...
Hazlemere Commercial, one of the largest suppliers of architectural aluminium products in the South East of England, has secured a new refurbishment contract to replace windows and doors at Braunstone Frith Primary School, Cuffling Drive in Leicester. “The project also involves some internal building works, but the bulk of this buildings improvement contract, worth over £1/4m is yet another contract Hazlemere Commercial have been awarded involving AluK aluminium fenestration products,” it said. The company will manufacture and install replacement white powder coated double glazed thermally broken windows using the AluK 58BW aluminium casement window system. Also, the company will fabricate several AluK GT55 TB aluminium commercial entrance doors as part of the refurbishment project at...
The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will release the draft regulations on the new packaging, labelling and claims and advertisement in next couple of months. FSSAI expedited its work on this, and will launch three separate sets of regulations. The packaging regulations will cover most of the packaging materials which include aluminium foil, laminates, aluminium sheets used for cans, plastics, glass, paper, tin, etc. “FSSAI is reviving the existing Food Safety Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, and decided that the same would be divided into three parts, namely regulations pertaining to packaging, labelling and advertisement and claims,” its CEO Pawan Kumar Agarwal said. He further added: “A lot needs to be done in this regard. We held talks with the...
According to Novelis Recycling UK data, the beverage can market in UK is approximately 140,000 tonnes per year, equivalent to over seven billion cans. The country made remarkable progress in aluminium can export in 2016. After a slump in the first half of 2017, the exports are again set to grow in the H2 2017. The growth is in tandem with UK aluminium beverage can recycling rate which hit 70 per cent in 2016. {newsStudioGallery} The UK exported 24,760 .5 tonnes of aluminium cans in H1 2016. The value of export stood at US$110.5 million. In H2 2016, export volume of aluminium cans more than halved to reach 10,727 tonnes, with earnings declining to only US$60 million. During the first six months of 2017, aluminium can export volume from the UK somewhat recovered to reach 13,594 tonnes. The...
Sony has showcased its latest audio products at the IFA 2017, in Berlin on Thursday, August 31. The company launched NW-ZX300 Walkman to its ZX Walkman series. The new NW-ZX300 comes with an aluminium chassis. Shigeru Kumekawa, the President of Sony Europe, said: “… Sony stands at the “last one inch” between our customers and the experiences they seek. We are achieving steady profit growth in our electronics business here in Europe by focusing on the high value-added market, and are well positioned for the remainder of 2017 and beyond.” The new Sony NW-ZX300 Walkman has 3.1 inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It offers High Resolution Audio with S-Master HX digital amplifier. The ZX300 incorporates an aluminium chassis for less resistance value. The FTCAP (Conductive...
Reynaers Aluminium Romania, a manufacturer of architectural aluminium products has relocated its operations to the logistic center in the south part of Bucharest, Romania and plans to open a showroom in the center of the capital in 2018. The logistic center of Reynaers Romania is approximately 2000 sqm in size the site will open a showroom from this August to display the newest aluminium solutions and accessories in 3D sections. The site will also house the administrative offices, the training and testing center and also its storage room. The logistic center was commissioned at the end of 2015 with an investment of approximately EUR 1 million. Commenting on the relocation, Daniel Popa, country manager at Reynaers Aluminium Romania said, “We have been offering durable solutions of...
The Louvre Abu Dhabi museum, which is scheduled to complete by the end of 2017 is located on an archipelago off Saadiyat Island, a man-made island of the coast of the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi. The latest images of the museum that have been shared on Twitter by French Ambassador to the UAE Ludovic Pouille ahead of the building's completion are mesmerising people from all around the world. The photographs capture the most striking feature of French architect Jean Nouvel's design – a huge domed roof that measures 180 meters in diameter and made of painstakingly crafted huge aluminium stars. Workers clipped aluminium extrusion panels together to form the complex 'stars' to clad the Louvre Abu Dhabi's dome. The fabrication was done at a plant in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, the same...
Ball Corporation, a leading beverage can maker with production facilities around the globe, announced that they will stop production at its Birmingham, Alabama, Chatsworth, California, and Longview, Texas, beverage packaging plants in 2018. The company will supply its products from other facilities. Also, the company will build a new state-of-the-art beverage packaging facility in Goodyear, Arizona. This plant will start producing in the second quarter of 2018 and will serve growing customer demand for specialty cans in the southwestern U.S. Carlos Medeiros, president, Beverage Packaging North & Central America, said,"These transformational actions will optimize our plant network, realign our standard 12-ounce beverage can and end capacity, increase our manufacturing flexibility and drive...
Chigwell Window Centre (CWC), dedicated to providing aluminium bifold doors and windows, uPVC doors and windows, officially opened a new showroom on August 26 in Billericay, Essex, England. The new shop is packed full of aluminium and uPVC doors products such as bifold doors, windows, front doors, roof lanterns and windows. Simon Baldock, PR manager of CWC, said: “The opening day was a huge success. We had a number of visitors commenting on how nice the showroom is and what a great addition it will be for the area.” The mayor of Basildon Cllr David Harrison cut the ribbon to officially open the new shop along with CWC directors and staff and other specially invited guests. CWC, based in Hainault, Essex, supplies its product for the domestic and commercial sectors. The company’s products...
According to a recently published market research report by Market Data Forecast, the global food and beverage metal cans market was valued at USD 50.96 billion in 2016 and is expected to garner USD 60.82 billion by 2021, registering a CAGR of 3.6% during 2016 to 2021. Aluminium cans are dominating the market holding nearly 70% of share. The growth is driven mostly by increasing demand for processed and canned food and beverages and visual appeal of canned food. This market is categorized into regions of North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America and Middle East and Africa. Asia Pacific is leading food and beverage metal cans market with highest share. Some of the manufacturers dominating this market include Crown Holdings, Ball Corporation, Silgan Holdings, Ardagh Group, CAN-PACK...
Acer, the world's leading Chromebook brand, has introduced a new model in its Chromebook 15 line. The new Acer Chromebook 15 is made out of aluminium and has a long battery life of up to 12 hours. The model is thinner and lighter than previous generations. “The new Acer Chromebook 15's huge display is a visual feast," said James Lin, General Manager, Commercial & Detachable Notebooks, IT Products Business, Acer Inc. "Movies, apps, games and websites are immersive and the stunning display pairs beautifully with an aluminium design, quiet performance and up to 12 hours of battery life. The Chromebook 15 continues Acer's legacy of delivering the most innovative Chromebooks in the industry and in the widest range of sizes." The laptop sports 15.6-inch HD display with 1920 x 1080 resolutions...
Bentley has unveiled its third generation Continental GT, an entirely new grand tourer with a brand new chassis and engine, armed with some innovative new technology. The new engine is an upgrade on the Bentayga's 6.0-litre W12 TSI with a dual-clutch, eight-speed transmission for super performance. The car can reach 0-100km/h in 3.7 seconds (0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds) and go on to a top speed of 207mph. The GT's adaptive chassis also borrows heavily from the Betayga by using Bentley’s intelligent and powerful 48-volt Dynamic Ride System. The car sports an aggressive styling in a body that is constructed from a new aluminium architecture that saves more than 80kg over the previous Continental and comes up with a much wider, more attractive GT that is longer and lower than the previous 2011...
Schüco, the leading suppliers of high-quality window, door and façade systems made from aluminium, PVC-U and steel, has expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Schüco TopAlu- the perfect combination of PVC-U and aluminium. The combination of PVC-U systems and aluminium cover caps can be used for any project requiring a high-quality aluminium look. “Schüco TopAlu combines the excellent thermal insulation and weather tightness of easy-to-maintain PVC-U window and door constructions with the high level of resistance and stylish appearance of aluminium,” according to the company press release. The company’s other PVC-U profile series can be combined on the exterior with the aluminium cover cap. Schüco International KG, based in Bielefeld, Germany, has more than 4,750 employees...
Anheuser-Busch owned Bud Light has launched NFL team-themed packaging in both cans and aluminium bottles. The 2017 National Football League (NFL) season will begin on September 7, 2017. Bud Light has announced its continuing partnership with all-new team-themed packaging. America’s favorite light lager will be available in cans and aluminium bottles to help football fans to support their favorite team. The company has introduced 28 new designs that include the official logo and catchphrase or rallying cry for each NFL franchise. The NFL cans are available in select markets, and will be available nationwide later this month. Anna Rogers, Director of Marketing, NFL, Bud Light, said, "NFL team packaging has become something fans look for from Bud Light year after year." "We are proud to...
