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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<p>The construction of the world’s largest aluminium yacht Project RH400 that will measure 81 metres LOA, has started at Royal Huisman’s facilities in Vollenhove. This project is a joint venture by Royal Huisman, Dykstra Naval Architects, designer Mark Whiteley and Bart Kimman of Northrop & Johnson Asia.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/yacht1.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p>The design and construction planning phase for the yacht, which is done by Royal Huisman is complete and so is the large part of the engineering. Construction Work has also begun on the aluminium frame for the main deck in a construction hall that has been upgraded to suit this monumental project.</p>...
<p>Constellium N.V announces today that it has delivered its 10 millionth part to Ford Motor Company. A provider of aluminum structural components for the Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks, Constellium will also supply the all-new Ford Expedition starting in Fall 2017.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/F-150.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p>Constellium provides several aluminium parts for the Ford F-150 and Super Duty, including the windshield header, a complex component that reduces weight as well as the number of parts required in comparison with the steel version it replaced.</p> <p>“It’s an honour to supply the iconic Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks,” said Eric Krepps,...
<p>According to data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the apex lobby body for the country, India beats Germany and the UK to emerge as the world’s fourth largest vehicle market. The country registered sales of 1.64 million units from January to May 2017 to seal the fourth position beating European auto major Germany which saw sales of 1.60 million units during the same period.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/indian%20car.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p>China, US and Japan continue to hold the top three spots, selling 11.18 million, 5.43 million and 2.30 million cars, respectively. Despite the so-called economic slowdown in China the country remains the...
<p>Open Water Power has started to develop the newest aluminium-based battery that “drinks” seawater for power generation. It would provide autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) a tenfold increase in range over traditional lithium-ion batteries.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/MIT-OpenWater-2.jpg" alt="news" width="425" height="320" /></p> <p>Open Water Power, based in Massachusetts, was founded in 2013 to develop undersea power using a patented technology.</p> <p>Recently, the company has been acquired by major tech firm L3 Technologies for an undisclosed amount. Open Water Power has already developed a novel aluminium-water power system used for unpiloted underwater...
<p>The Transair® business unit of The Fluid System Connectors Division Europe of Parker Hannifin Corporation, the global leader in motion and control technologies, presented its latest Transair aluminium pipework products for compressed air, vacuum and inert gas applications in plant technical rooms.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/0000663177_resized_unknown2.jpeg" alt="news" width="448" height="285" /></p> <p>The lightweight aluminium pipework offers space and cost savings advantage as well as minimizing the time required for installations in technical room environments.</p> <p>“The new Transair range includes a choice of pipe diameters and shapes such as end caps with...
<p>Cost reduction is one of the major challenges for Network Rail, the owner and infrastructure manager of most of the rail network in England, Scotland and Wales. Engineers are working on a range of ways in which costs can be reduced, and the electrical fraternity is playing its part.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/network%20rail.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p>One of the best cost reduction measures is to remove copper from power cables altogether and substitute them with another conductive metal, aluminium, which is cheaper at around £1.50 a kilo.</p> <p>“We can’t get rid of copper by just replacing it with aluminium,” said Nigel Edwards, professional head of...
<p>The leading insulbar insulating profiles manufacturer Ensinger has announced the receipt of a major order from Western Windows Systems for North America. The company which equips the Series 7000 aluminium-framed moving glass walls, doors and windows from Western Window Systems with insulbar has developed as many as twelve new product lines using this thermal barrier technology.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/Ensinger.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="522" /></p> <p>The aluminium-framed moving glass walls, windows and doors that are equipped with Ensinger insulbar are found to achieve the lowest U-values. They are particularly designed for the North American market but have all the qualities it takes...
<p>The Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) in the UK has asked the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to design a series of screening tests to determine the type of aluminium cladding to be used in the country’s upcoming housing projects. The tests will ensure whether the core of the aluminium composite material sample provided has fire retardant properties.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/BRE.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="348" /></p> <p>The UK civic and building authorities have upped their vigilance on the use of aluminium composite materials in cladding ever since the Grenfell Tower fire incident happened. They are simultaneously trying to educate people on aluminium...
<p>The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has asked the U.S. Commerce Department to exempt aluminium can sheets and other aluminium products, which are used to make beverage cans, from tariff or trade restrictions. CMI told aluminium can sheets are not a security risk that requires government intervention.</p> <p>CMI is the national trade association of the metal can manufacture industry in the United States. The can industry accounts for the annual domestic production of approximately 124 billion.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/503505676.jpg" alt="news" width="448" height="320" /></p> <p>The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) said that any tariff will increase the cost of...
<p>The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research's (CSIR) recent collaboration with Paltechnologies (Pty) Ltd (Paltech) has resulted in the development of a standard 80 mm diameter aluminium butterfly valve. Aluminium butterfly valves will be used on electrical power transformers.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/Cam-Dif_01_LR-new-300x212.png" alt="news" width="350" height="250" /></p> <p>Paltech manufactures high-performance butterfly valves in Southern Africa. The company’s valves are used in industries like oil, gas, petrochemicals, power, slurry, alumina, waste water, paper and pulp. </p> <p>An aluminium valve is designed to handle transformer cooling....
<p>The use of aluminium composite panels (ACPs) for building facades and interiors is catching up globally. Despite the recent spate of fire incidents in different parts of the world which found aluminium composite panels at the centre of all criticism, builders and consumers alike are finding it unconvincing to shift from this versatile building material to any immediate alternative. In India, one of the most important emerging markets in the Asia Pacific region after China, aluminium composite panels have made great inroads in the last ten years. The ACP business here currently has an annual volume worth of more than INR1,800 crore, industry sources say. Thanks to the central government initiatives like Make in India and Smart City programmes, the market is expected to grow by around...
<p>According to a new research report, the global aluminium composite panels market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.27 per cent during the period 2017-2021. The report identifies key driving factors which include rising demand for fire-resistant aluminium composite panels, and innovations in aluminium composite panels for interior decorative purposes.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/tamnhuaalu.jpg" alt="news" width="420" height="289" /></p> <p>The major manufacturers who will dominate the market from 2017-2021 include 3A Composites, Alcoa, Alubond U.S.A, Guangzhou Xinghe ACP, Jyi Shyang Industrial, Alucoil, Alstrong Enterprises India, AMAG Austria Metall, Constellium, Kaidi...
<p>Ann Arbor's City Council has recently approved the next public art installation along Stadium Boulevard later this year. The installation will create "Leaven," a $100,000 piece of public art made out of aluminium plates, as part of the Stadium Boulevard reconstruction project.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/leaven.jpg" alt="News" width="561" height="345" /></p> <p>The art piece will be created by Brian Brush; a New York-based artist from Brush Design LLC. Brush will create a uniform pattern of reflective, diamond-shaped aluminium plates which will be installed as "leaves" along the new retaining walls that run along the south side of Stadium Boulevard.</p> <p>The artist describes Leaven (pronounced...
<p>AluMag Automotive has recently completed a market analysis of the global automotive aluminium alloy wheel market.</p> <p>According to the report, alloy wheels accounted for 53% of the global OE (Original Equipment) lightweight automotive vehicle market in 2016. For commercial truck & trailers the penetration of alloy wheels was 14%. The highest penetration of OE alloy wheels is present in North America where alloy wheels account for 74% of Light Weight Vehicle market and 40% of commercial vehicles.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/alcoa%20wheels.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p><br /> The total capacity of the 12 largest cast alloy wheel producers exceeded that of the global automotive Original Equipment...
<p>Aditya Aluminium, a unit of AV Birla group company Hindalco Industries, has initiated a project in a partnership with the Odisha government to provide an uninterrupted supply of electricity to the villages of Sambalpur district.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/36w-solar-street-light-500x500.jpg" alt="news" width="448" height="300" /></p> <p>The project involves in providing safe and sustainable electric energy to four villages - Bhursipali, Bhalupatra, Tileimal and Pitapali.</p> <p>Aditya Aluminium has already installed 28 solar-powered street lights in four villages. At least 550 people from this electrification work have been benefited.</p>...
<p>Indian motorcycle manufacturer Bajaj and Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM started their association 10 years back when Bajaj bought 14.5% stake in KTM. The Bajaj-KTM partnership has launched a number of motorcycles in India in last 10 years which have transformed the entry-level performance motorcycle segment. This has started the influx of performance motorcycles and big brands in Indian market and now both the companies are planning to take this partnership to the next level.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="vertical-align: middle;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/husqvarna-in-india.jpg" alt="News" width="517" height="226" /></p> <p><br /> On the tenth anniversary of their partnership; Rajiv Bajaj, Managing Director of Bajaj Auto and Stefan Pierer, CEO...
<p>RS Components, the trading brands of Electrocomponents plc, the supplier of electronic components, electrical, automation and control, and test and measurement equipment, announced two new series of electrolytic capacitors manufactured by Panasonic. The V-TC and V-TCU series of aluminium electrolytic capacitors have better ripple and capacitance characteristics. </p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/RS649-Panasonic_Capacitors%20(1).jpg" alt="news" width="300" height="219" /></p> <p>RS Components, the global distributors for engineers, has operations in 32 countries. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the last financial year ended 31 March 2017 had...
<p>Motorola is likely to launch its new X series smartphone the Moto X4 in the fourth quarter of 2017. If reports are to be believed, the new phone is expected to be crafted in an all-aluminium body with an IP68 certification.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/moto-x4.png" alt="news" width="448" height="300" /></p> <p>The new Moto X4 comes with an IP68 certification making it both water and dust resistant. The phone will be powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor clocked at 2.2GHz along with a 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.</p> <p>The aluminium body phone is reported to come loaded with a 5.2-inch screen with a full HD...
