HexaTech, Inc. has announced the immediate production release of its new 100 mm diameter single-crystal aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate, marking a significant step in the company's efforts to scale up manufacturing of the advanced semiconductor material. The launch builds on its earlier three-inch diameter substrate introduction and strengthens its product portfolio for commercial optoelectronic and high-power radio frequency (RF) applications. The company, which describes itself as the world's leading commercial supplier of single-crystal physical vapour transport (PVT)-grown AlN substrates, said the new product combines material performance with production scale and customer value. 100 mm launch marks another step in substrate development The latest product launch follows a focused...
Phinergy and electrical contractor Rosendin Electric have published a second white paper examining how aluminium-air generators (AAGs) could support data centre power needs beyond conventional backup systems. The paper outlines three potential uses, including providing power for AI and cloud facilities, increasing available grid capacity and supporting renewable microgrids. Titled “From Backup Power to Grid Enabler: Use Cases for Aluminum-Air Generator (AAG) in AI-Era Data Centers,” the paper compares aluminium-air generators with diesel generators and lithium-ion battery systems. The report comes amid growing pressure on electricity infrastructure from data centre expansion. In Northern Virginia, more than 9,000 backup diesel generators serve data centres, according to Virginia Mercury....
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WernerCo, based in the United Kingdom, has invested over $100k in increased nitrogen generation, which is used in the aluminium laser cutting production, making the company self-sufficient in nitrogen generation. In addition the company has also improved external storage, general facilities and parking. Nick Platt of EMEA VP Operations, said: "WernerCo has production facilities all over the world, and it's been great to see the investment in manufacturing in our UK business. "We are looking forward to seeing the results of the investments and improvements at Maldon in terms of quality, speed and efficiency at the plant. We're also investing in global operations, like Vietnam, where we have just installed a new $5m aluminium extrusion machine, predominantly to supply ladders for the UK...
The F60 is a new superyacht concept created by the Ferrari Franchi studio in Italy. The project, crafted from advanced aluminium alloys, measures 60 metres, and spans 11.30 metres across accounting for a total volume of 1000 GT. F60 can accommodate up to 12 guests over six cabins with a full beam master suite with private balcony and a VIP suite located on the upper deck. The aluminium-built superyacht has ample space for accommodating other luxury service areas too, such as an oversized beach club, a spa area, a gym and jet-ski storage areas, an open plan salon, and a touch and go helicopter landing pad in the upper deck entertainment area! The yacht’s all-aluminium construction will allow it to reach a top speed of 20 knots. A total of 12 crew members will live aboard the yacht.
Czech Army troops deployed on expeditionary undertakings may soon be fielding modular aluminium shelters that feature protection against small-arms fire and splinters under an initiative led by the Military Research Institute in Brno. Under development since 2014, the existence of these igloo-shaped shelters was only revealed in April 2016 during a blast-resistance test conducted by VVU. The shelter has been designed for austere and high-threat environments, and typically includes a base structure consisting of aluminium load-bearing beams to which and inner and outer-layer aluminium armour panels are attached. There is approximately 90 mm of space between the two layers where additional filler material such as corundum balls can be employed to improve the shelter's ability to defeat or...
The new aluminium body Moto Z is all set to launch soon as announced by Motorola after a long round of speculations. It is expected that the above mentioned predicted forerunner would be replacing the original Moto X with all metal design, enhanced camera and other better customization. The Moto Z carries all metal body with durable aluminium. Yet, MotoMakers.com will be providing customized designs in leather, wood in color variants to cover up the back panels on the phone. The square front of the phone with 5.5 inch display has a finger print scanner under it. Keeping in the mind that Motorola has quality competitors like Samsung, Apple and a few, the new release of this phone would mark a huge step ahead in the market.
Indian Industrial production numbers released recently turned out to be a disappointment. In terms of industries, nine out of the twenty two industry groups in the manufacturing sector registered negative growth in April 2016 compared to April 2015. The sectors which bucked the trend and clocked high growth include ‘Aviation Turbine Fuel’ (102.5 per cent), ‘Telephone Instruments including Mobile Phone and Accessories’ (30.1 per cent), ‘HR Sheets’ (29.6 per cent), ‘Aerated Waters & Soft Drinks’ (28.2 per cent), ‘Petrol’ (27.7 per cent), ‘Aluminium wires & extrusions’ (26.4 per cent) and ‘Scooters and Mopeds’ (24.4 per cent). The Quick Estimates of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with base 2004-05 for the month of April 2016 have been released by the Central Statistics Office of the...
The first rehabilitated NGEF rake has been put into commercial service from Dum Dum Metro station in Kolkata, India after inauguration of the same by Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu, minister for railways from Howrah station. A total of seven old NGEF rakes have been planned for rehabilitation. The ‘AC look-alike’ rehabilitated rake has improved passenger amenities like all interior panels replaced with anodized aluminium panels similar to AC rakes, old passenger seats and backrests replaced with new ones of polycarbonate material, transparent glass partisan panels for the seats provided similar to AC rakes, all existing handrails replaced with new ones, existing aluminium chequered flooring replaced by fire resistance PVC flooring similar to AC rakes, spray painting of exterior of the coach by...
Going against the conventional wisdom of putting premium wines in bottles only, Indiana’s Mallow Run Winery has decided to launch a special edition wine in aluminium cans. The idea was conceived keeping this year’s one-hundredth running of the Indianapolis 500 in mind. Mallow Run Winery Marketing Director Sarah Shadday said, “You can’t take glass to the (Indianapolis 500), so it’s allowing our wine drinkers in Indiana to still be able to enjoy some wine where glass may not be allowed, be it at the pool or on the lake or on the beach.” Due to safety reasons glass bottles are totally banned at the track, but carrying aluminium cans is commonplace at the race, held forty minutes north of the winery. “When you’re out and about and trying to pack a cooler or have a picnic, glass wine bottles...
VHE ehf., Iceland, has added to its product portfolio a Cathode Current Meter, a specialised portable ammeter that makes use of the Hall Effect. The instrument is made from aluminium; hence, it is lightweight and easy to operate. The conductor current is instantaneously displayed on the integral backlit screen. The U-shaped sensor head does not need to go fully around the conductor, making it both easier and quicker to take multiple measurements. A screen icon indicates low power remaining in the standard 9V alkaline dry cell. An over-temperature warning protects against excessively heat. Every Cathode Current Meter is customised to specific customer requirements – the lance length and angle is configured for easy access, the probe is dimensioned to suit the conductor, and the meter is...
An aluminium moon floats at the end of an empty shipping container while multicolored lights swirl around it, amplifying and diminishing the craters and textures that mark its surface. Called a Moon with Many Stars, the installation at Art Market San Francisco is the passion project of Craig Dorety, an artist and engineer. "The moon doesn't emit its own light. It is a reflective body," Dorety tells The Creators Project. This fact happens to fall in line with his previous works, animated sculptures that explore perception. "I shine lights onto a surface and the viewer is presented with reflected light or indirect light. This technique allows for richer colors in perception, doesn't overwhelm the eye, and lets me introduce shadow (the only way to get black or gray when working with light)."...
Lawson Products, a distributor of products and services to the MRO and automotive marketplaces and No. 39 on Industrial Distribution's 2015 Big 50 List, on Tuesday announced the launch of Aluminum Repair Solutions under its Kent Automotive brand. Kent Automotive Aluminum Repair Solutions is a single-source for aluminum repair materials, offering a full line of OEM-quality, specialized products, expertise, and education for collision centers and auto body repair shops in the U.S. and Canada. “With the growth in aluminum-intensive vehicle design comes a subsequent rise in the repair market,” said Michael DeCata, president and chief executive officer, Lawson Products. “We’re helping our automotive customers leverage the aluminum repair market opportunity, wherever they are in their aluminum...
Lengerich-based packaging and film manufacturer Bischof + Klein presented its technical films at the "IEX Europe" trade fair in Cologne and the "Frontale" trade fair in Nuremberg for the first time. "Those were successful premieres", reported sales manager Stefan Löber and product manager Dieter Wienninger. The B+K trade fair teams were delighted to receive specific orders from around the globe. As the leading trade fair for industrial insulating material and insulation technology, the IEX is an important platform for the insulation, soundproofing and fire protection segments. Visitors to B+K's stand were particularly interested in aspects of thermal insulation, footfall sound insulation and moisture protection. Bischof + Klein produces laminates which are used in the construction sector...
Ball Corporation confirms that Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE) has formally approved the buyer of the divested assets of its proposed acquisition of Rexam PLC, indicating that Ball may now proceed to close on the acquisition. Ball is working to obtain the remaining regulatory clearances in Europe and the United States soon, enabling the proposed acquisition of Rexam PLC to close. Following closing of the transaction, Ball will remain a New York Stock Exchange listed company domiciled in the U.S. Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable packaging solutions such as aluminium beverage cans, flexible packaging for food and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. market. Rexam Inc. is a...
660 Guitars has introduced its latest design, the CT/52. The new model has been engineered as a modern slant on a classic, singlecut design, constructed of aircraft-grade aluminium. The 25.5-inch scale CT/52, made of one piece of aircraft-grade aluminium, has been paired with a shallow-oval 16-inch radius solid graphite/carbon fiber neck. It weighs 7.5 lbs. The finish is a powder coat, which is available in numerous color options. The bridge is a Hipshot USA; a Kahler Tremolo bridge is optional for an additional price. The pickups are 16.50K Dimarzio Dominion Humbuckers with ceramic magnets, mounted on ‘mini-rails’ to allow user-adjusted tonal variations. Smoked acrylic black glass and Hennessy Secure strap locks are standard, and the guitar ships in an RB Aero case.
RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc, the global distributor for engineers, has vastly extended the range of capacitor technologies available from stock to customers worldwide, including aluminium electrolytic, film and ceramic capacitors, miniature inductors, filters, ferrites and more. This way, RS Components has leveraged upon its new global agreement with TDK Corporation. TDK Corporation is a leading electronics company. Its portfolio includes electronic components, modules and systems, power supplies, and magnetic application products as well as energy devices, flash memory application devices, and others. TDK focuses on demanding markets in the areas of information and communication technology and consumer, automotive and industrial electronics. The company has...
Light aircraft developer CubCrafters has secured US certification for its flagship piston-single, the XCub, following a six-year, clandestine development effort, and says it will deliver the first aircraft on 5 July. The carbon-fibre XCub is a US Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23 version of the nine-year-old Carbon Cub SS light sport aircraft; itself an updated variant of the out-of-production Piper Cub. "We have kept XCub development a secret from the start. We only wanted to publicise the programme once we had secured type certification," says John Whitish, director of global marketing for the Yakima, Washington-based company. The final product is a "lighter, faster and stronger aircraft than anything in its category," adds CubCrafters founder and chief executive Jim Richmond. "It...
Alubond USA has introduced the first A2 fire resistant aluminium composite panels, a first in the UAE. Aluminium composite wall systems, a critical class of components of the modern-day external cladding, symbolize the bustling landscape of the UAE. An aluminium composite panel consists of two aluminium skin coils sandwiching a central core of plastic plus mineral elements. The content of minerals in the core determines its fire resistance. The A2 fire resistant aluminium composite panels of Alubond USA have the highest mineral content in their core, which make them the safest products in the market for fire resistance. The Civil Defence is in the process of drafting the new UAE code of life and fire safety, expected to be released by the end of this month. The Civil Defence regulations...
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 269 has new murals up on the building. Legion president Bill Cavanagh said about four years ago they realized that something had to be done about the old murals as they were falling apart. He added that when the Legion approached an artist, they realized restoration wasn’t possible with the material that was there so it had to be replicated. “The original mural is 16 years old and we are looking to hopefully get it down to the museum, at least the portion [of the mural] with the people on it. It can’t be restored. It can be kept as original artwork,” he said. The new murals are made of aluminium instead of plywood and hence have a longer lifespan. “Murals on aluminium panels instead of plywood so they can’t corrode or rot,” said Cavannah. The old murals will...
A hull manufacturer is on target with its multi-million-pound investment in a new factory site in east Hull, United Kingdom. Eltherington, which supplies architectural aluminium and fabrication services to the construction, modular and leisure home sectors, is due to complete the latest phase of its development of the former Seven Seas site in Hedon Road next month. The next phase will see two glazing factories move into a new 9,000sqm factory in August and the company will then move its leisure cladding operation into the same building. By the end of the year, Eltherington's leisure business will be managed and produced from the new Hedon Road site.
