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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Soccer's Euro 2016 could help raise demand for aluminium for beverage cans, as fans enjoy beer or soft drinks while watching their national teams, the head of Novelis, the world's largest rolled aluminium producer, said. Past major sporting events such as the 2014 soccer World Cup in Brazil did "increase consumption of beer or other soft drinks in cans," Novelis Chief Executive Steve Fisher told Reuters. U.S.-based Novelis supplies aluminium for drinks makers including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and the world's largest beer brewer AB InBev, according to its website. "We certainly hope to see that same trend for the European football championships this coming summer." Fisher said, adding that Novelis is ready to meet increased demand driven by the June 10-July 10 championship in France "if it...
Ducab , the UAE-based leading manufacturer of high-quality copper and aluminium wire and cabling products; which is 50 per cent owned by Senaat and 50 per cent owned by Investment Corporation Dubai (ICD), has announced that its nuclear power-qualified cable range, NuBICC was selected by the Korean Hydro-Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) for the Shin Hanul 1 & 2 Nuclear power plant under construction currently. This project win, follows significant testing and qualifications. It represents the first international nuclear project for Ducab , building on their successful nuclear cable supply engagement with the UAE's Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation ( ENEC ). The delivery of these cables builds on a strong history of innovation by Ducab , which has been consistently matched by a conscious...
First quarter results for aluminium foil deliveries from European suppliers showed positive growth in domestic demand, after a sustained period of mixed or declining results. Exports, however, remain under pressure due to strong competition from non-European producers. Overall the first three months of 2016 saw a small decline of 0.6 per cent in total tonnage to 217,000, compared with 218,500t for 2015, according to figures released by EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association. After declines in all four quarters of 2015, production of thinner gauges, used mainly for flexible packaging and household foils, recorded an increase of 0.1 per cent, in fact these are the first positive figures since mid-2014 - reflecting a recovery of demand in Europe, which increased by 2.2 per cent. This...
Jiangsu Longzhe Technology and Trade Development Co Ltd has offered to invest $125 million (about INR 825 crore) in Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd, the Indian electrical-equipment maker said. The investment will be subject to the approval of a debt restructuring process by lenders to the company, Diamond Power said in a stock-exchange filing. Founded in 1970, Diamond Power makes equipment including power cables, conductors, wires, power and control cables transformers and aluminium alloy conductors. The amount will be invested through a partially convertible instrument. The instrument will be partially converted to shares for a price not less than INR 103.5 apiece and will the investor a stake of no more than 51 per cent in the company, the filing said. The company said that Longzhe is...
Dashing hopes of recovery, growth in industrial production plunged to 0.1 per cent in March due to poor performance of manufacturing and mining sectors coupled with sharp decline in output of capital goods. Factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was 2.5 per cent in March last year, as per data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO). The index had registered a growth of about 2 per cent in February this year. For the entire 2015-16 fiscal, the factory output grew at 2.4 per cent, down from 2.8 per cent in the previous fiscal. The manufacturing sector, which accounts for over 75 per cent of the index, declined by 1.2 per cent in March against a growth of 2.7 per cent in same month a year ago. The sector has not done well in 2015-16 as it grew at meager...
Bahrain is working on 40 environment-friendly building projects as part of its sustainable development initiative aimed at reducing power and water consumption besides carbon emissions at these facilities. The initiative will likely boost the demand for aluminium construction systems in the Gulf country. The green building initiative is one of most important strategic objectives for the Ministry of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning and is being implemented on all the existing and new construction projects for various governmental ministries and entities in Bahrain, which is being designed, supervised or maintained by the ministry. The ministry's Construction and Maintenance unit has applied sustainability measures in most projects, which are in the design, tendering and...
Magellan Aerospace announced an agreement today between Magellan Aerospace (UK) Ltd and GKN Aerospace for a contract extension to deliver precision aluminium and titanium components and assemblies to GKN Aerospace's Filton facility where complex wing structures are manufactured and assembled for the A320, A330 and A380 aircraft programs. This contract extension is projected to generate revenues in excess of CDN $130 million through to December 2020 and the components and assemblies will be supplied from Magellan facilities located in the United Kingdom and Poland and its joint ventures in India. Magellan was also awarded a new contract to supply A350 outboard flap precision machine details and assemblies. This new contract is projected to generate revenues of CDN $36 million to December...
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans to popularise the Energy Conservation Building Code, beginning with 25 model buildings, both government and commercial, being made reference models for others. Resultantly, the use of aluminium profiles, panels and other extrusion products for construction will grow given the fact- the white metal is recyclable and helps in reducing carbon footprint. The code will apply to buildings constructed on 1,000 sq mt of land, with built-up area of over 2,000 sq mt, according to Hyderabad Mayor Bonthu Rammohan. “Efforts are on to streamline the functioning of various government departments and construction activity in Telangana and the energy conservation code will be helpful,” he said. Knowledge partners Telangana and Andhra Pradesh adopted the...
A recent study, conducted by the market research company Smithers Pira, showed that demand for transparent plastics barrier films is set to grow at an annual average rate of 3.9 per cent globally reaching 1.9 million tonnes in 2021. The consumption of flexible aluminium foil packaging is expected to increase at an average annual rate of 2.5 per cent per year reaching almost 3 million tonnes by 2021. The demand for packaging films has also been growing globally for over a decade now. Apart from ensuring high barrier effect packaging films also score high from manufacturing and logistics points of view for being cost-effective, light-weight and low volume. Plus, the innovative packaging has long durability and can be disposed off easily. The reason for this boom in transparent film, the...
Windorex + Glass & Aluminium Oman 2016 – the Sultanate’s first of its kind trade event on the windows, doors, glass, aluminium, facades and sun protection systems industry – opens at Oman International Exhibition Centre next week, spotlighting one of the fastest growing segments of the all-important construction sector. Organised by the well-known events management firm, Global Exhibitions & Conferences LLC (GEC), the Windorex + Glass & Aluminium Oman 2016 will be formally inaugurated by HE Dr. Fuad Jaffer Al Sajwani, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, on 16th May 2016. With its focus on a wide array of products and services associated with the construction industry, the three day expo promises to present a plethora of opportunities for investment, trade, partnerships and SME...
Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Bury has invested in Berhalter’s SMARTembossing system to increase print quality on aluminium lids. Clondalkin is claimed to be the only pre-cut lids manufacturer in the UK to have the SMARTembosser technology, which increases branding opportunities on foil lids. SMARTembossing enables customers to select whereabouts on the lid, which have the embossing. It helps customers to emboss the rim of the lid only, leaving the rest of the lid smooth and any graphics unaffected. Clondalkin Flexible Packaging lids technical manager Paul Whelan said: "Embossing is a technical requirement on all pre-cut aluminium lids and traditionally this is produced with an all-over embossing pattern. "Customers can also choose to emboss the entire lid, but use the SMARTembosser to...
Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover, the exclusive distributor of Jaguar vehicles in Bahrain, has launched Jaguar F-Pace with an exclusive aluminium architecture, the British automaker's first SUV, in the kingdom on May 9. The launch event was attended by British Ambassador to Bahrain Simon Martin, Euro Motors Jaguar Land Rover managing director Nawaf Khalid Al Zayani, VIPs, senior company officials and invited guests. The all-new Jaguar F-Pace is a practical sports car and the most important launch in the brand history. It delivers an unparalleled driving experience, an official said. Designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK, it has undergone thorough regional testing at Jaguar Land Rover’s Engineering Test Centre in Dubai. Developed using Jaguar’s lightweight aluminium architecture,...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, today announced its aluminium is used in the new 2016 Cadillac CT6 body. The new mixed material vehicle construction featured in the Cadillac CT6 represents a first of its kind for General Motors (GM) in North America and China. In North America, Novelis' plant in Kingston, ON will supply GM's Detroit-Hamtramck plant in Detroit, Michigan. Novelis' plant in Changzhou, China will supply GM's Shanghai plant, which will produce the CT6 manufactured locally in China. The Cadillac CT6 features a body made of 62 percent aluminium. Through the use of aluminium and advanced joining techniques, Cadillac has achieved significant weight savings, making the full-size Cadillac CT6 luxury sedan comparable in weight to the smaller midsize...
In an industry where volumes matter the most, the rest tend to follow. Going by the March quarter numbers, Eicher Motors seems to be perfecting this art better than peers such as Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company. Led by strong sales growth in its Royal Enfield offering and commercial vehicles in the March quarter, consolidated revenues at INR 3,765 crore shot up 47 per cent year-on-year. From a year-ago level of 14.2 per cent, consolidated operating margin has risen to 17 per cent in the March quarter even as cost of goods sold (raw materials such as aluminium and steel products, purchased goods, inventories consumed) climbed up by 46 per cent year-on-year in line with revenue growth. Strong volume growth of over 57 per cent (operating leverage) has helped Eicher boost its margins;...
Röder HTS Höcker will be presenting its revolutionary Carbon Hybrid Military Shelter at the Eurosatory Exhibition in Paris, at the Viparis Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre between 13-17 June, at Hall 6, Stand K61. This pioneering structure is engineered with a carbon aluminium profile, making it stronger than normal aluminium but also much lighter. Eurosatory presents all aspects of land and airland defence, as well as a strong civil and homeland security focus. The exhibition covers the whole supply chain in all defence and security arenas from raw materials through to operational systems, contractors and finished products. It will also feature lifesize presentations of equipment and weapon systems throughout, as well as conferences, workshops and panel discussions. As an established...
Global demand for beverage cans will grow~3-4 per cent in 2016 and a similar growth trend is expected up until the end of this decade. This growth is being driven largely by increased consumption in emerging markets. Together, the US and Canadian markets use approximately 94 billion aluminium cans per year, making North America the largest market for can stock in the world, according to UACJ. Around 60 per cent of that amount are cans for carbonated beverages, the consumption of which have been declining in recent years, thereby resulting in sluggish demand. The remaining 40 per cent are cans for beer, the demand for which remains strong. A recent study shows that 55 per cent of all beers are packaged in aluminium cans, which is up from 50 per cent five years ago. The 5 per cent growth...
Auto China motor show in Beijing was full of electric cars this year. One of the most conspicuous was the Qiantu Motor K50, a pure electric sports car with an aluminium frame and carbon fiber body, which is based on the earlier prototype shown in Shanghai in 2015. The Qiantu K50 with a formidable aluminium frame is scheduled for production in 2017 with price tag north of $100,000. Spec includes 0-62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds. Two electric motors provides 402bhp of power and 479lb ft (650 Nm) of torque. The range is apparently up to 186 miles (300 km). Inside there is Tesla-style large touchscreen. According to Autocar, Qiantu Motor is building a new factory with annual output of 50,000 cars, it is assumed that most of the production will be designed for other low-spec, more popular...
Electric car maker Tesla's shares have tumbled after the company lost two executives and nearly doubled its first-quarter loss, but some analysts are turning their attention to the company’s potential effect on the global metals market, especially lithium, aluminium, and copper. The company yesterday reported a quarterly loss of $US283 million due to lower than expected deliveries, but said it would increase annual production to half a million cars two years earlier than it had planned. Despite the company’s woes, growing demand for electric cars could reshape the consumption of metals in the auto industry, some market participants say. The individual metals needed to manufacture an electric car are numerous, but potential beneficiaries range from obscure materials such as lithium to...
