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Nautor Swan’s 43.5-metre aluminium supermaxi takes shape ahead of 2028 delivery
Nautor Swan has unveiled new details and official renderings of its 43.5-metre Swan Alloy 44, the Finnish yacht builder’s first aluminium supermaxi, with construction now underway in the Netherlands. The yacht is being built at Gouwerok Shipyard, where hull and deck construction are currently in progress. Once this stage is completed, the vessel will move to Viareggio, Italy, for final outfitting, launch and delivery, which is scheduled for 2028. The project will also become the largest yacht ever built by Gouwerok Shipyard and its first all-aluminium supermaxi. Although construction is taking place outside Finland, Nautor Swan’s team will continue to oversee key aspects of the programme, including its design philosophy, performance studies and supply-chain coordination. The Swan Alloy 44...
Green Science Alliance more than doubles aqueous aluminium battery capacity
Green Science Alliance has more than doubled the initial capacity of its aqueous rechargeable aluminium-ion battery, reporting a rise from approximately 103 mAh g⁻¹ to at least 210 mAh g⁻¹ after introducing a low-cost conductive carbon rubber sheet as the cathode current collector. The development, led by Dr Ryohei Mori, could help address cost and manufacturing challenges associated with aluminium-based batteries. The company said the improved cell maintained its reported capacity for at least 25 cycles, with testing still under way. The result marks progress for aqueous rechargeable aluminium-ion batteries (AAIBs), which have attracted research interest because aluminium is abundant, comparatively inexpensive and recyclable. However, their commercial development continues to face...
US-Mexico trade review faces delay, with automotive rules and metal tariffs in focus
The United States and Mexico have postponed their fourth round of trade talks until October, extending uncertainty for North American manufacturers as both governments continue discussions on tariffs affecting automobiles, steel, and aluminum. Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister for Foreign Trade, Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez, said the meeting would not take place as planned in September because of scheduling conflicts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and the upcoming G20 trade ministerial. A new date has not been announced. Although the formal negotiating round has been delayed, technical coordination between Mexican officials and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative continues. Mexico is seeking relief from U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum,...
Prysmian and Rio Tinto bring low-carbon aluminium cables to Amazon data centre
The Ohio project marks a real-world application of ELYSIS-produced aluminium, linking Rio Tinto’s smelting technology with Prysmian’s cable manufacturing. Prysmian and Rio Tinto are bringing low-carbon aluminium into the data-centre supply chain through a project for Amazon in Ohio, where Prysmian will supply electrical cables made using aluminium produced with ELYSIS inert-anode technology. The project connects Rio Tinto’s aluminium production technology with Prysmian’s cable manufacturing capabilities, providing a specific application for the companies’ work on lower-carbon materials. Prysmian says the cables will be manufactured at its facility in Sedalia, Missouri, and that the project is the first known use of inert-anode-smelted aluminium in a data centre. ELYSIS technology is...
From ACs to TVs, appliance prices in India to rise up to 8% from October 1 as input costs climb
Indian appliance makers are raising prices ahead of the festive season as higher metal, crude-derived and freight costs put pressure on manufacturing expenses. Prices of air conditioners, LED televisions, washing machines and other home appliances in India are set to increase by 5 per cent to 8 per cent from October 1, as manufacturers pass on rising input costs to consumers ahead of the festive season. The increase marks the industry’s third round of price hikes in 2026. Manufacturers have cited higher prices for copper, aluminium, steel and crude oil derivatives, along with increased freight costs and currency volatility linked to the ongoing West Asia crisis. Several companies, including Blue Star, Godrej Appliances, Haier, Daikin and Super Plastronics, have announced or confirmed...
GEKA and AXILONE combine aluminium and moulding technology for luxury beauty packaging
The Symbiosis concept pairs a premium aluminium outer shell with a transparent inner bottle, while the partners highlight low-carbon aluminium and future sustainability development. GEKA and AXILONE have partnered to introduce Symbiosis, a luxury beauty packaging concept combining GEKA’s injection blow-moulding technology with AXILONE’s expertise in premium aluminium packaging. The concept will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco, presenting a design that brings together a premium aluminium outer shell and a see-through inner bottle. The inner bottle’s transparent windows allow consumers to view the formulation’s colour and texture, adding a sensory element to the packaging. The combination is designed to offer beauty brands a distinctive appearance alongside a tactile product experience....
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