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...
Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited has entered into an agreement to acquire a manufacturing plant for aluminium dyes and chemicals in Muttenz, Switzerland, for CHF 7 million (USD 8.7 million) and inventory. The acquisition is expanding the company’s manufacturing footprint and position in the...
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The final boat in a four-vessel order for Saudi Arabian urban developer Neom has now been delivered by Spanish shipbuilder Moggaro Aluminium Yachts, bringing the project to completion. According to Moggaro, the latest handover took place after a period of uncertainty caused by ongoing geopolitical...
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD has unveiled engineering details behind the advanced one-piece aluminium frame used in its luxury SUV, the Yangwang U8L. The company disclosed that the development programme began in 2023 and involved building what is said to be China’s largest...
Japan’s automobile industry is facing growing concerns as disruptions in Middle Eastern aluminium supplies continue to push prices higher, increasing procurement costs and raising fears of specialised alloy shortages through 2027. The country is considered one of the most exposed to the disruption...
Aluminium began reshaping modern car manufacturing in the 1990s when Audi introduced an aluminium-bodied luxury sedan at a time when steel still dominated the industry. For decades, steel had remained the standard material for vehicle bodies because it was strong, widely available and easier to...
Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification programme aimed at helping vehicle repair technicians work on modern aluminium vehicle structures, including megacast components. The certification has been introduced as vehicle manufacturers increasingly adopt...
Japan’s primary aluminium imports increased by 6.6 per cent year-on-year and 16 per cent month-on-month to 89,497 tonnes in March 2026, supported by improving automotive demand and higher domestic production of aluminium products. Data from Japan’s Finance Ministry showed stronger activity in...
Shares of Sundaram Clayton were in focus after the company released its audited FY26 financial results, reporting a turnaround in net profit following a large one-time gain from asset monetisation. The company, which manufactures aluminium die-cast components for the automotive sector, reported...
Bering Yachts has unveiled the first hull of the Bering BC60, marking the company’s entry into the aluminium explorer catamaran segment. Designed as a long-range expedition vessel, the BC60 expands Bering’s explorer yacht portfolio by combining ocean-going capability with the efficiency and...
On Tuesday, the Government of Haryana passed approval for several primary industrial projects and incentive packages under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020. It aims to reinforce manufacturing capacity, investment, as well as state-wide employment generation across multiple...
Shares of Aluminium Corporation of China Limited slipped 3.38 per cent on Monday, May 11, closing at HKD 11.15 (USD 1.43) from HKD 11.54 (USD 1.48) on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, amid broader weakness across the commodities sector. According to market data from StockInvest.us dated May 12, 2026,...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that four Nemak México S.A. facilities have been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Certification covers multiple integrated production units manufacturing aluminium automotive components for e-mobility, structural...
President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico is seeking an early agreement with the United States on aluminium, steel and automobiles ahead of the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium...
Aluminum du Maroc, an aluminium business which has caught attention of global investors recently, is a major aluminium producer in Morocco and one of the leading domestic companies in the sector, listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange under the ISIN MA0000010936. It delivers investors with a...
Xiaomi has changed the way aluminium is processed and integrated in its SU7 and SU7 Ultra, without replacing the material itself. A viral video misleadingly claimed the opposite, stating Xiaomi has replaced aluminium with a new metal. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
SABIC recently launched new compounds for ADAS thermal management, exterior parts that are made of recycled materials and EV battery structures at PIAE 2026 in Baden-Baden. Among the materials introduced are LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds made using post-consumer recycled content. SABIC also presented...
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has been honoured with the Münchner Management Kolloquium (MMK) Award of Excellence 2026 for its aluminium sheet made with 100 per cent end-of-life vehicle scrap, specifically...
In an interview with Andreas Würzer, Global Director Technical Development at Handtmann, where has clearly stated that automotive will remain the primary demand driver for aluminium casting in the short and mid‑term, driven by electrification, structural lightweighting and the increasing adoption...
Nova Alumina, an aluminium products manufacturer based in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has begun construction of a new facility dedicated to producing automotive liquids. The company announced in a social media post on Friday that the plant would manufacture essential fluids used in modern vehicle...
