A truck’s overall weight comes from dozens of components, including the engine, chassis, tyres, etc. Wheels are one area where fleets can explore lightweighting. Traditional steel wheels, widely used across the transport industry, are known for their robustness. Forged Alcoa aluminium wheels offer...
India’s aluminium recycling sector has matured significantly over the past decade. Secondary aluminium, produced by remelting and refining scrap, now accounts for a growing share of the country’s total aluminium consumption. Recycling aluminium requires up to 95 per cent less energy than smelting...
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Proterial, in partnership with the Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), has successfully reached a significant achievement by creating 'ADMUSTERL61P,' an advanced metal additive manufacturing powder. As per reports, this innovative development is specifically designed for...
On the eve of October 27, a few leading Chinese aluminium companies announced their third-quarter results, revealing a year-on-year drop in revenues and net profits. For instance, Shandong Nanshan Aluminium earned RMB 21.69 billion in revenue in the first three quarters of 2023, down by 18.24 per...
The Technology Innovation Institute (TII) has made a revolutionary discovery that could completely alter the field of additive manufacturing. TII's Advanced Materials Research Center (AMRC) has developed a new aluminium alloy powder called AMALLOY-HT, specifically designed for use in Laser Beam...
Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. has acquired ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for three divisions within its Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China factory. The divisions include the Foundry Branch, responsible for producing aluminium alloy round ingots; the...
After Hindalco’s Renukoot Downstream facility comes the turn of Hindalco Alupram Works to have received the ASI certification. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced on Thursday, October 25, that it successfully recognised Hindalco Alupram Works manufacturing operation against the Performance...
The recent dynamics in the Indian market for aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots and scrap metals have resulted in numerous notable developments. This week, the price of ADC12 alloy has stayed steady at INR 184,000 per tonne. Concurrently, the price of tense scrap in the Delhi market has remained steady,...
Aluminium boasts a rich and triumphant legacy within the aerospace sector. The Wright brothers, pioneers of aviation, made a groundbreaking decision in 1903 by selecting aluminium as the primary material for crafting the cylinder block and other engine components for their inaugural human-crewed...
On October 13th, the Yunnan Aluminium Analysis and Testing Center achieved a significant landmark when the China National Accreditation Committee awarded it the laboratory accreditation certificate for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) with registration number CNAS L19152. The achievement is a testament...
The downstream aluminium industry was spotted with multiple affairs this week from October 16 to 20. While EOS launched its new Aluminum Al5X1 aluminium alloy, Novelis received a sum of $5 million from the Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation under ALDOT's administration for...
EOS has made an exciting announcement regarding the launch of its new Aluminum Al5X1 aluminium alloy. It was rumoured earlier this year that EOS would be releasing the high-strength alloy after showcasing sample parts at RAPID + TCT. The commercial availability of Al5X1 will begin in November for...
The Indian aluminium alloy ingot market has witnessed a price decline in recent weeks. However, there is some positive news to report. Raw material availability has increased, and there has been a drop in LME futures contracts, which has resulted in a w-o-w US$30-40 per tonne price decline....
Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has officially announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Airbus. This contract renewal marks the continuation of their highly successful and collaborative relationship,...
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which operates under the purview of the commerce ministry, has commenced an inquiry to reassess the necessity of maintaining the anti-dumping tariff on imported aluminium alloy wheels from China. Grievances expressed by the domestic industry have...
During the previous week, the Indian base metals market displayed a mixed performance, with positive and negative moves and some minor price swings. Although domestic aluminium prices remained relatively stable, the imported market experienced higher price volatility. Throughout the week, the...
SGM Magnetics, an Italian leader in X-ray sorting technologies for metal recyclers, is introducing its latest proprietary technology, XRF-BS. This innovation combines X-ray fluorescence (XRF) with X-ray backscattering, offering an alternative to laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for...
Alfiniti, Inc. has registered the 6061-T8 temper with The Aluminium Association and secured its inclusion in the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards. This provides a standardized definition of the temper's manufacturing methods and mechanical properties that were unavailable...
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has recently surprised its customers by expanding one of its famous accessories line, ‘The MIJIA Suitcase’. Xiaomi has been launching many products back-to-back, including smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds and even smart home gadgets. The latest suitcase is made of...
Luxury brands worldwide are keen on incorporating non-ferrous metal aluminium into their flagship production lines, flaunting its corrosion-resistant, lightweight and malleable attributes. Moreover, brands like Bulgari , Chanel , L'Occitane and Coach have a responsibility towards their definitive...
