For decades, aluminium windows and doors were largely viewed as functional elements of construction. Today, advances in extrusion technology, precision engineering and architectural design have transformed their possibilities. What once required bulky frames and conventional openings can now be achieved through remarkably slender profiles, expansive glass surfaces and sophisticated systems that bring together structural strength, durability and understated luxury. As Indian architecture becomes increasingly ambitious, aluminium is no longer simply framing spaces; it is helping redefine how they are designed, experienced and connected. Market data According to ALUMEX India 2025: Extruding the Future, India is the world’s second-largest primary aluminium producer and third-largest consumer,...
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...
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. may construct a multibillion-dollar microchip fabrication plant in the U.S. as a part of President Donald Trump’s strategy to attract high-tech jobs and investment to the country. The company is considering a number of locations for a high tech 3-nanometer plant and will take a final decision in the first half of 2018 as said by director of corporate communications Elizabeth Sun. TSMC is the world’s largest contract semiconductor maker that makes chips for popular devices like iPhones. Trump has made a point about increasing taxes and tariffs on companies that have manufacturing facilities in different parts of the world and sell their products in American market. That has spurred car and technology manufacturers to strategize facility expansion in...
Safe Boats International, the U.S. based company, announced that the company has signed a contract with Colombian shipyard Cotecmar for the co-production of aluminium vessels. The aluminium vessels will be used by the Colombian military and regional end-users. Jorge Carreño, CEO of Cotecmar, said: 'Our naval solutions to the world involve high technology and maximum security, which guarantee a significant performance in the missions assigned to the ships we manufacture.” “We are confident that this relationship with Safe Boats allows us to continue to provide lasting and successful naval solutions.” This aluminium vessels contract broadens the earlier signed Memorandum of Understanding with Cotecmar turns into a multi-year. The contract includes co-production of SAFE models that already...
Beer drinkers in America prefer to drink from a convenient aluminium can rather than twisting glass bottle caps. Canned beers represented 56.2% of the market in 2016, continuing the fifth straight annual increase in share and up from 50.3% eight years earlier. The statistics has been shared in the national packaging report by the Beer Institute in America. The share of bottled beer declined to 33.4% in 2016, down from 40.2% in 2008. Beer from a tap has increased only marginally over 2016. The Beer Institute is a national trade association for the American brewing industry, representing both large and small brewers, as well as importers and industry suppliers founded in 1862. It is to be noted that the association has been playing a significant role in protecting the rights of the...
Kingfisher Windows, a manufacturer of aluminium windows, has spent more than a quarter of a million pounds in buying new production equipment at its existing site in North and West Yorkshire. The company will supply new products which include retail and commercial aluminium windows, aluminium bi fold doors and the lift and slide aluminium doors etc. Neil Webster, Managing Director of Kingfisher Windows, said: ““This supply arrangement is now being extended into the Trade sector where we are opening up new opportunities, predominantly in the supply of niche products, such as Flush PVCu Windows, Retail and Commercial Aluminium windows, Aluminium Bi fold doors and the Lift and Slide aluminium doors that are growing in popularity.” Kingfisher Windows supplies windows and doors to the...
The use of aluminium in vehicle manufacturing is growing in leaps and bounds. As the world is becoming more aware of the harm it has already done to the environment and taking thoughtful steps towards correcting them in bits and pieces, the recyclable ‘green’ metal is finding more place in the Co2 spitting machines plying all over the world. Because of its lightness aluminium is also being used in larger quantities in water vessels these days. Building and Construction is another area that is consuming aluminium more than it ever did in the past, thanks to the growing acceptance of green-building concept. The last week saw some of the noted names in the transportation sector bringing in new launches in aluminium, while in construction, some new installations using the metal were found...
Silver Yachts, an Australian luxury yacht builder, has unveiled the world’s largest and fastest aluminium motor yacht “Silver Fast” at the Dubai International Boat Show. The Silver Fast provides eco fuel efficiency and is the most advanced vessel, as reported. The Silver Fast has been designed by Espen Oeino, the world-famous yacht designer. It boasts a sleek contour and a hull line with a striking all dark silver paint and comes with 77 metre long. The yacht runs at a top speed of 27 knots in optimal conditions. The company also claims that the Silver Fast is the long range cruising yacht with 4,500 nautical miles at 18 knots and 6,000 nautical miles at 14 knots. The yacht offers a lounge leading to a private deck and luxurious cabin with 180-degree views. The interior features luxurious...
Harley Davidson, the iconic American motorcycle manufacturer, has introduced the new Street Rod to its Street range. The Street Rod’s front end features rigid 43 mm inverted forks gripped by lightweight aluminium yokes, as per company’s recent press release. The new model features the liquid cooled High Output Revolution X 750 V-twin engine. The company claims that the engine produces higher peak power and torque. The Street Rod gets a 17-inch front and rear open spoke black cast aluminium wheels that lighten the motorcycle. It features a larger volume air box and new dual 42 mm throttle bodies, new four-valve cylinder heads and high-lift camshafts, plus a higher-volume exhaust muffler. According to Harley Davidson, the new 2017 street range comes with new forged brake/gear levers plus...
The Aluminum Association in a press statement said that the association would look forward to work with President Trump and his administration on the review of light-duty vehicle fuel economy and emissions regulations for model years 2022-2025. Aluminium is the second-most used material in modern vehicles today and a key component that can improve vehicle fuel economy safely and affordably. The Association takes interest in the vehicle fuel economy and emissions regulations issues and is keen on playing their part. Commenting on the topic, Heidi Brock, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association said, “Our members continue to see strong growth in the use of aluminum in cars and trucks as our customers increasingly see mass reduction as the best strategy to build the fleet of the...
The aluminium alloy wheel usually has better heat conductivity, anti-corrosive properties and is much lighter than the steel wheel making it the best option for passenger vehicles. Aluminium alloy wheels are manufactured using casting and forging process. Less weight on the wheel creates less stress on the tire, and so a balance is created. Aluminium and alloy wheels are largely corrosion-resistant, but prone to galvanic corrosion. They are available in attractive bare-metal finishes because of their anti-corrosive properties which eliminates any need for paint. They also enhance performance by manipulating handling and suspension and add a brilliant appearance to the vehicle. They are homogeneous hybrid casts, and manufactured in many types of alloy wheels, such as forged aluminium, one...
Chassix, a global automotive supplier of precision casting and machining solutions, said that the company proposes to start a greenfield plant in Ostrava, Czech Republic, for casting aluminium chassis and powertrain components for passenger cars. The new facility is the company’s first casting foundry and third plant in Europe. Initially, it will focus mainly on aluminium casting operations and then move on to machining and assembly operations. The Ostrava facility will be built to meet Chassix's world class manufacturing standards. Doug DelGrosso, Chassix chief executive officer, said, "Chassix Ostrava is aligned with Chassix's global strategy of partnering with our customers to provide tailor-made engineering and manufacturing solutions for safety-critical chassis and powertrain...
FIT AG, an additive manufacturing solutions provider or a 3D printing company, has announced a strategic partnership with global construction company Caterpillar Inc, headquartered in Illinois, to make 3D print aluminium and titanium parts for the letter’s large-scale machinery. This partnership aims at combining Caterpillar’s expertise in machinery and engineering, with FIT AG’s knowledge of 3D printing to put in use the benefits of AM in the heavy manufacturing sector. The merger will supplement the ongoing work in Caterpillar’s Additive Manufacturing Factory, while boosting FIT AG’s commitment to the industrial equipment market. “We are thrilled to enter into a strategic alliance with Caterpillar,” said Carl Fruth, CEO of FIT AG. “Caterpillar is a world leader in many markets, which...
The Winning design team is set to construct the City of Dreams Pavilion from recycled aluminium cans for an annual arts festival on Governors Island in New York City for the 2017 summer season. The pavilion will be constructed using 300,000 aluminium cans. The Winning Design team will get aluminium cans from New Yorkers. The team will also purchase 100,000 aluminium cans from Sure We Can, a Brooklyn non-profit that provides support for canners. The team has received $3,000 for this project and hoping to raise more. The Pavilion will be made entirely from waste. The City of Dreams Pavilion aims to “promote sustainability-oriented thinking amidst the architecture and design communities.” The aluminium recycled cans will be melted and cast into cracked clays so that the cracked will create a...
Ejetco International announced that its research centre facility at the aluminium plant in Egypt has manufactured a new aluminium part for the glass facade. The new aluminium part is known as Ejetco. The Chairperson of the company Ashraf Elkady has made an announcement recently. Aluminium parts are expected to get approved by the Housing and Building National Research Center (HBRC) in the first half of the current year. The company implemented numerous projects in Egypt and proved the new product was successful. The company claims that Ejetco has the same quality of their global counterparts and it is less expensive than the traditional parts. The company plans to expand in the Egyptian market through the purchase of lands in Madinaty, New Cairo, and 6th of October City. The company also...
Stabicraft, the world's best designed aluminium chambered boats for business and leisure, has introduced a new 1600 Fisher Carbon Hull that features the proven Arrow pontoons using 3- and 4mm marine grade aluminium construction. The company has introduced the latest model after extensive research and development. The 1600 Fisher range features aluminium bottom and sides and a resin infused carbon composite top side for the cuddy cabin layout which makes it difficult to understand where the aluminium ends and carbon begins. The company designed the new model for the fishing purpose. The company uses checker plate aluminium in the cockpit and the helm seats are also made from aluminium pods with storage underneath, welded to the side of the boat. The 1600 Fisher range sports a new Yamaha...
The Window Outlet, one of the UK’s largest aluminium window and door suppliers to the trade in Bristol, has now invested in two state-of-the-art mitre saws and controllers from elumatec, the world leader in aluminium profile machining. With the acquisition of these products, the company expects to boost its production capacity and further streamline manufacturing process. Company MD Ben Warren commented: “…Achieving and maintaining the ability to do that requires constant investment, and a rigorous effort to always keep ahead of the curve. That’s exactly what these latest acquisitions will let us do. In our view, elumatec products are among the best, most reliable machines you’ll find anywhere in the world. “ The DG104 double mitre saw can cut both high and wide profiles using two saw...
An aluminium clad contemporary end of terrace home in North Dublin wowed the judges in the RTE's Home of the Year programme. The programme allowed viewers to peek inside three of Ireland's most beautifully designed homes. Home of the Year experts Hugh Wallace, Declan O'Donnell and Deirdre Whelan were highly impressed by Company Director Alec Darragh's aluminium-clad home in North Dublin, the design of which allows natural lights into the interior seamlessly. The owner of the house originally intended to make a garage and finally ended up designing the entire house with a modern concept and design. Speaking on the programme, Alec said: "I don't like mock Georgian or these type of things, if you're building something new it might as well look new. My original plan was to build a garage but...
The Window Outlet, a manufacturer of commercial and residential aluminium glazing for UK trade, has helped double-glazing specialists Andy Glass to expand into aluminium. The Window Outlet has an experience of helping installers to expand into aluminium while Andy Glass is the leading provider of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories. Ben Warren, Managing Director at The Window Outlet, said, “We’re absolutely delighted to be working with Andy Glass. They’re an incredibly experienced, respected installer, and it’s been a pleasure helping them establish themselves in the aluminium market.” “We’d encourage any other uPVC installers looking to enhance their offering with stylish, high-quality aluminium products to get in touch, and we’ll do our utmost to help them make the transition.” He...
The global Building and Construction sector is on the cusp of a major evolution. A look at the changing skylines of the big and not-so-big cities of the world would reveal how the once heavy on aesthetics iron and steel reinforcement structures have silently given way to sleek aluminium. It’s almost a norm today to use aluminium facades (on the building exteriors) and aluminium window frames to lessen the use of wood, reduce heat effect, and facilitate smoother opening and closing of panes. There are other benefits also which make aluminium the preferred material for modern day architects, builders, and end users. Use of aluminium windows and doors with advanced coating is also becoming a practice these days although uPVC still stands as a major competitor in many areas. The future of the...
