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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Avasarala Technologies Ltd, the city-based tier-1 supplier of critical components to strategic sectors, has secured more orders to supply heat pipes for Indian satellites, a top official said on Thursday. "We have got additional orders from ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) to supply heat pipes for satellites it launches for various applications," Avasarala chief executive T.T. Mani told reporters here at an event. As an import-substitute component, the pipes are used in satellites to collect heat generated by electronic devices and release it in space to keep them cool. "Made of light-weight aluminium, heat pipes keep spacecraft cool and stabilise inside temperature, as thermal uniformity is critical for orbiting satellites under adverse solar heating," said Mani. The company...
Aluminum consumption in China’s automobile industry grew 4.4% year-on-year in April, but is expected to drop slightly in May, cmn.com reported. China’s automobile production and sales used to fall back in May in years past, and this year will be no exception. Car dealers were facing heavy inventory pressure. As such, aluminum use in automobile industry will take a hit. Aluminum use in domestic automobile industry was 277,000 tonnes in April, down 13.9% from March. Year-to-date use through April totaled 1.12 million tonnes, up 5.8% from a year ago, with the growth up nearly 2 percentage points. Positive impact from purchasing tax cut for passenger vehicles with engines at or below 1.6L is fading. However, new energy vehicle production and sales remained strong.
Jaguar has imported its all-new XF model to Indian shores. Currently, the British-based automobile manufacturer has imported two units of the XF. Two variants have been imported from the United Kingdom which are the Portfolio and Prestige variants. Powering the 2016 Jaguar XF is a 2.0-litre diesel engine in two state of tunes. On offer will be a 163bhp and 180bhp tune options, and both engines will be mated only to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Internationally, the XF also gets a manual transmission, which will not be offered in India. The 2016-edition of the Jaguar XF is currently in its second generation avatar. The all-new XF is based on the company's iQ platform. Extensive use of aluminium will be used in the construction of 2016 Jaguar XF model. Overall the luxury sedan will lose...
A Southland international student, keen to improve his technical skills, has built a drone from scratch. Central Southland College year 13 student Adrian Burkard, from Switzerland,? began work on his quadcopter drone last year. "The first time I flew it, I crashed it," he said. The mishap, which happened in December, meant Burkard had to go back and figure out what went wrong. He did just that - and was able to successfully fly the drone to a height of 250 metres during a flight in May. Burkard said he had always been fascinated by flying machines, and wanted to build a drone because it would be a good challenge and would improve his technical knowledge. Everything was built from scratch, which he said made him appreciate the process more. The aluminium-frame drone has four propellers...
Ekurhuleni-based Vitrex designed and supplied unique 'twisted' vitreous enamel cladding for the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower at Muscat International Airport in the Sultanate of Oman. Vitraclad heavy gauge panels, exported by Vitrex to cover around 4000m2 of the fins of the Tower, were installed by the project's main contractor, Carillion Alawi LLC. Cristian Cottino, Sales & Marketing Director of Vitrex, says the company developed the cladding system for the challenging, complex design in close collaboration with Quality Architectural Systems LLC (QAS) (Dubai) and QFS B.V. of The Netherlands. "The use of flat, rectangular panels also enabled Vitrex to substantially reduce the number of panel types required. These panels were ‘twisted’ when secured to purpose-made, adjustable brackets...
BURNDY, a leading manufacturer and provider of connector, grounding and tooling solutions to multiple markets, announces new additions to their grounding product line. The new aluminum lay-in lugs are most suitable for solar panel applications. The connectors are for use with frames with a maximum thickness of 1/4 inch. They may also be used for cable to bus or cable to steel connections where the lay-in feature is necessary. Manufactured using high strength aluminum alloy, these connectors have the versatility to be used with aluminum and copper conductors. The serrations are provided to establish better contact and cut through oxidation, ensuring low contact resistance and high conductivity. The anodization on aluminum rails is nonconductive and electrical current cannot pass through...
Aluminium louvres are similar to shutters or blinds but with horizontal slats that may be adjusted to let in light and air but keep out direct sun or rain. Aluminium louvres provide excellent insulation and added privacy because the slats can be closed to keep out the rain or cold as well as the outdoor noise. Besides providing insulation and privacy to your home, aluminium louvres also allow for maximum ventilation, keeping the house cool and in turn reducing your air-conditioning costs. When the louvre blades or slats are fully open in the horizontal position, they let in maximum air and light in the room. This not only allows the fresh air to circulate in the room but also keeps your house a few degrees cooler during the summer months. During the cold winter months, the slats can be...
HELUKABEL, a leading cable manufacturer, will be highlighting its medium-voltage aluminum and fiber-optic cable capabilities at WINDPOWER 2016 being held in New Orleans, LA on May 23 to 26. This show brings together wind industry innovators, thought leaders, and policy makers from all over the world to chart wind energy’s course into the future. The American Wind Energy Association, which organizes the show, maintains that by 2030 wind energy has the ability to generate 20% of U.S.’s energy supply, and that it will be a major solution for states implementing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Power Plan. In order for the power to be used it must be transferred to the grid by means of medium-voltage cables — such as HELUKABEL’s MV-90/MV-105 ALUMINUM. The company’s shielded...
The first phase of trials for the Spanish-made high-speed Talgo coaches was successfully conducted on the Bareilly-Moradabad route here on Sunday morning. Nine of the lightweight coaches were hauled by a 4,500 HP diesel engine from Bareilly to Moradabad at a speed of 115 kilometres per hour (kmph). According to officials, the train which left Bareilly Junction at 9.05am reached Moradabad by 10.15am and later returned to its point of origin. "The trial was successfully conducted and no problems of a technical nature or otherwise were reported during it," said Rajendra Singh, public relations officer, NE Railway, Izzatnagar division. The team of Research Designs and Standard Organisation (RDSO) and the Spanish team of Talgo travelled in the train to make observations during the trial....
Actor Keanu Reeves, famous for his roles in action movies Speed, Point Break and The Matrix trilogy, teamed up with self-taught engineer, designer and fabricator Gard Hollinger to produce the Arch KRGT-1. Powered by an S&S Cycle 2,032 cc V-twin, built specifically for Arch Motorcycles, the mill has two-cylinders set at a 45-degree angle, and fuelled by EFI. A six-speed custom-built Arch gearbox puts the claimed 126 hp and 165 Nm of torque to the ground via chain-drive and an eight-inch wide rear wheel. Billet aluminium is used extensively throughout the KRGT-1, including the fuel tank, which is machined out of 242 kg to produce two separate 9 kg fuel cells that are then joined together, providing a space in middle for the Arch down-draft air intake. This attention to detail is carried...
Ecolodge Construction to launch a new homes scheme, Limetree Hall, right in the heart of Maynooth town in north Co Kildare with high levels of energy efficiency. Customers can choose from between six finishes, and a selection of both modern and contemporary options. The Carlson Windows' aluminium-clad timber frames are a particular point of pride for Bradbica, who says: "I absolutely hate PVC windows. The [Carlson Windows] look nicer, and you can paint them any colour you want on the inside. They have a slimmer profile, which allows more light in and looks more elegant." Each house is surrounded by granite paving, and granite is used again for the window sills in all units. The roof trimmings - such as gutters and fascias - are all made from metal, rather than PVC. The bathrooms are fully...
KitSound is excited to reveal the new Evolution range, a collection of products that have been developing for outstanding audio quality and stunning design. From sound systems to small Bluetooth speakers, over-ear headphones to sports earphones, the Evolution range has the product that can transform your listening experience, with the height of technology finely tuned inside each one. The Boom Evolution has over 100 Watts of intense power that creates room filling sound, and each one is assembled by hand from high quality chosen wood. The Pocket Hive is crafted with a passive bass radiator and 5 Watts of powerful sound to maximise the ergonomic design, and comes with a hard shell carry case. The Outrun Evolution headphones are Bluetooth and calibrated for sport, pushing you on further –...
Magellan Aerospace earlier this month announced a contract extension between Magellan Aerospace UK and Airbus for the supply of aluminium and titanium structural wing components. The contract, valued at about C$700 million, includes precision machined details and assemblies for use in the Airbus A320 and A330 families, and the A380 programme. Magellan was also awarded an approximately C$20 million contract to supply certain wing ribs for the A380. This was followed by a deal with GKN Aerospace for a contract extension to deliver aluminium and titanium components and assemblies to GKN Aerospace’s Filton, UK, facility where wing structures are manufactured and assembled for the A320, A330 and A380 aircraft programmes. This contract, and another to supply A350 outboard flap precision machine...
Rexam, a leading global can maker, has partnered with German beer company Denninghoffs, owner of the brand Hofjäger, to can its Schwarzbier and Weizenbier ranges. The new canned format will launch for the first time in China in May 2016 before being rolled out globally. The iconic aluminium beverage cans use Rexam’s high definition printing to bring to life an image of a traditional Bavarian hunter, set against dark and tan backgrounds to reflect the character of the beers. Speaking about the project, Thomas Kühn, CEO of Denninghoffs GmbH, says, “There is huge demand for German beer in China, which is why we decided to launch in this market first. To mark the occasion, we wanted to innovate and moving to can seemed the perfect option. The design agency, Laut & Schoen, created the design...
HTC has finally unveiled the much awaited HTC 10 and HTC 10 Lifestyle in India. The company has also unveiled five more devices- The HTC 10 Lifestyle, the new HTC Desire 628, HTC Desire 630 HTC One X9 dual-SIM, HTC Desire 825, and HTC Desire 830, along with the flagship. HTC 10 boasts a 5.2-inch QHD SLCD panel, It comes with an all-aluminium unibody, as seen on every HTC flagship, however this time the chamfered edges to all the way to the back, giving a much premium feel. Under the hood, the device is rocking a Snapdragon 820 SoC. paired with 4GB of RAM. The device comes with 32GB and 64GB storage options, with microSD expandability up to 200GB. For optics, the device features a 12MP (Ultra pixel) rear camera, along with a wide-angle 5MP selfie camera. The device is running Android 6.0...
A key element of the UK government’s Construction 2025 strategy is to lower greenhouse gas emissions in the built environment by 50 per cent by 2025. At the same time, it aims to lower costs by 33 per cent, both in the initial construction and over the whole life of built assets. As heating consumes by far the greatest proportion of household energy use, reducing this is one of the most efficient ways to improve buildings’ energy performance. Data from the European Aluminium Association estimates that 40 per cent of the heating energy lost from homes escapes from windows or the gaps around windows. Innovative and high-performance window design is therefore fundamental in reducing the amount of energy used in both the construction and operation of buildings, new and old. UBM Information...
Larson Electronics, a global manufacturer in the field of innovative electronic products has come up with an 112 watt LED light which is not only industrial grade with its low power consumption and water resistance but fully explosion proof as well. The new product, named EPL-HB-11K-LED, is a Class 1 Division 2, Class 2, and Class 3 light. It is simultaneously safe to be used in areas with flammable gases/vapors, combustible dust or in hazardous areas with easily ignitable fibers. Capable of an output of 10,997 lumens of light, this high-quality innovative design is comprised of a powder coated copper free aluminium body for high strength and durability. The lightweight, highly aesthetic compact design specifically designed for 60,000 hours of lifespan with cutting edge heat dissipation...
All cars need to lose weight to reduce emissions in safe, reliable ways. This applies to e-cars in particular, due to their heavy battery components. The interdisciplinary “Light E-Body” project of Hydro has investigated several options to reduce car body weight from the 314 kg of a conservative concept in full steel. That project agreed on a multi-material concept with a 248 kg body. Going beyond, Hydro and fka developed a full-aluminium car body that meets the benchmark on safety and stiffness, while reducing the weight to just 199 kg. Further potential lies in lighter aluminium doors, hoods and lids, saving another 37.5 kg – and additional, secondary weight reduction is not even yet considered. The concept developers highlight the similar performance in crash simulation of the...
