Porsche's 911 GT3 Bergsport swaps its lightest magnesium wheels for forged aluminium, proving that a few extra kilos can make sense when the road gets serious. There are few places where saving weight matters more than inside a Porsche 911 GT3. Yet for its new 911 GT3 Bergsport, Porsche has done...
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have advanced the use of DuAlumin-3D for high-temperature automotive components, opening new possibilities for stronger, lighter 3D-printed aluminium parts in engines and beyond. Aluminium has long been attractive for automotive components because it...
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The leaders of Europe’s key auto manufacturing nations—Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic—have urged Brussels to reconsider imposing financial penalties on automakers failing to meet EU emissions targets starting in 2025. Speaking after an EU leaders’ summit, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has recognised Nemak S.A.B de C.V, a global automotive parts manufacturing company, with its Chain of Custody (Coc) Standard V2 (2022) Certification. The recognition is for aluminium component production for the automotive industry at Nemak Poland SP. Z O.O. and...
Rolls-Royce has redefined luxury gifting this festive season with the introduction of the Rolls-Royce Cameo, a miniature model inspired by the brand's iconic open-top cars of yesteryears. Designed exclusively for home décor, this collector's item is a celebration of the marque's rich heritage and...
In a strategic move poised to reshape the automotive HVAC segment, Tube Investments of India (TII) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 67 per cent equity stake in KCALtech System India (KCAL India), a subsidiary of South Korea-based KCAL Korea. This acquisition signals TII’s intent to...
Bühler provides solutions for aluminium and magnesium die-casting tailored for foundries to increase productivity and efficiency. Bühler manufactures advanced die-casting machines with locking forces ranging from 3,400 to 92,000 kN. From a single machine to a fully integrated die-casting cell,...
Kobelco Automotive Aluminum Rolled Products (China) Co., Ltd, a facility of Kobelco Group, has obtained Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for the production and sale of thin automobile aluminium alloy plate and strip. Image Source:...
Equispheres, Inc., a leading metal powder producer in Canada, announced a supply agreement with South Carolina-based 3D Systems at the Formnext 2024. This partnership enables the use of Equispheres’ North American-produced aluminium powder with 3D Systems’ DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 Laser...
Contradictory to the usual chassis design of motorhomes, there are aluminium-chassised king-size vintage motorhomes sold in the marketplace, competing with the newer models. Where? On the Airstream Marketplace platform, of course. Airstream, for over three decades now, has been a known name in the...
Constellium SE announced a major advancement in aluminium recycling for the automotive industry by implementing Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology at an industrial scale. This initiative, developed in collaboration with OSR GmbH & Co. KG, a German recycling specialist and a...
Tyre jacks and floor jacks are leverage tools that can ease our vehicle maintenance process and save us from dire scenarios while on the road. And recently, a couple of launches in this segment have caught the eyes of four-wheeler and heavy vehicle enthusiasts alike. Image Source:...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest producer of premium aluminium, has announced the extension of its CelestiAL-R supply agreement with the BMW Group for the coming years. CelestiAL-R is notable for being the world's first aluminium blend made using solar power and recycled metal....
Škoda Auto India has taken the wraps off its much-awaited SUV, the Kylaq, revealing the vehicle for the very first time in India and the world. The Kylaq ushers in the New Era for Škoda Auto in India as it enters new markets and attracts new customers into its fold. The company had ascertained its...
The world of aluminium has always left me astonished. Every day, this "green metal" pushes the boundaries of possibility, silently weaving its way into every aspect of our lives. Like a quiet alchemist, aluminium strengthens and supports the modern world, blending into the fabric of our daily...
BYU has collaborated with Toyota to develop a more efficient welding technique for the sliding doors of the Toyota Sienna. Traditionally, resistance spot welding has been used, a method suited to steel. However, the new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, adapts this principle...
An internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle generally has engine blocks, transmission housings, wheels, suspension systems, body panels, interior trim, headlights, and taillights made to some extent of aluminium. Meanwhile, in electric vehicles (EVs), the battery pack, the majority of the chassis,...
Italy has been stunning the world with its artistic creation for centuries. What made Italy even more noticeable in the 1950s were the Italian sports cars, which were considered 'moving art' at the time. Paying tribute to those beauties, The Amalgam Collection's aluminium carrosseries hasve...
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG Group), a market leader in aluminium-based vehicle components, is making significant strides in advancing lightweight construction. This will help drastically reduce CO₂ emissions across the automotive and heavy vehicle sectors. From luxury sports cars that race...
Mohammed AlMutawa, CEO of Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses and a global leader in the development, design, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of aluminium and copper wire and cable products, has reportedly indicated electric vehicles to drive aluminium demand...
