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...
India’s public-sector banks have proposed putting electric vehicles, charging networks, battery-swapping infrastructure and climate-transition projects into a clearer priority-sector lending framework. The plan could direct more formal credit toward the systems needed to scale electric mobility,...
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With the advent of the MD265 Supreme and the MC268 Advance, two separate roughing specialists, Walter is expanding its line of solid carbide milling cutters for ISO N machining. This is especially relevant to producers who work with high-silicon die-cast aluminium. The MD265 Supreme three-edged...
Headquartered in China, Ningbo Xusheng Group is about to invest $276 million to materialise five new subsidiaries in the US, Mexico and Hong Kong. The company is an expert in the manufacture of high-precision aluminium alloy components for vehicles. The latest addition to the company’s existing...
The Swedish automotive brand, Polestar, strives to reduce its carbon footprint in all aspects of car manufacturing. It recently reported that it had successfully reduced relative CO 2 emissions in 2022 by 8 per cent compared to 2021. The manufacturer, which is part of the Chinese-owned Geely group,...
A Spanish company, Teknia, with expertise in manufacturing metal and plastic items, has successfully taken over Swedish injection moulding specialist Svensk Tryckgjutning that excels in making magnesium and aluminium steering or chassis components. Teknia announced to sources: “The acquisition is a...
DR Axion, a supplementary board to Craftsman’s existing aluminium business, has reported fast-paced revenue growth in current times attributed to Kia’s entry and diversification, eyeing the PHEV market in India. This has led Craftsman to opt for a 76 per cent stake in the business at INR 3.75...
On March 17, Friday a mishap occurred at one of the facilities of Dicastal North America that produces lightweight aluminium alloy wheels for established automakers. The facility, located 30 miles from Grand Rapids, Michigan, was tattered vehemently by an explosion caused by flying debris from the...
BMW North America has decided to regulate more than 100 aluminium structural components for its patented cars “due to complexity of the repair and the requirement of highly specialised tools, training, and repair procedures,” as was cited in a bulletin published by the company on March 16. For...
A sixteen years old stolen supercar was recovered from the river bed and was sold for almost $AU13,000 or $US8500, which is one-tenth of the price of a brand-new working model. The 1991 Honda NSX supercar with 32,000 miles on the odometer (51,500km) was allegedly stolen in 2003 and discarded in the...
The world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of light alloy wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ronal Group, has set itself the aim of a 50 per cent reduction in its manufacturing CO 2 emissions by 2030 and CO 2 -neutral production of all its wheels by 2050 as part of its PLANBLUE...
An additional round of capital investment is on the way at Stellantis' aluminium casting plant in Kokomo, Indiana, as the automaker prepares to use those three sites to produce electric drive modules (EDMs) for battery-electric vehicles. The $155 million programme will fund aluminium casting,...
Airstream, in partnership with Studio F.A. Porsche, has recently embarked on a journey to construct a Concept Travel Trailer with a shiny aluminium body. Porsche AG owns the highly acknowledged state-of-the-art concept arena, Studio F.A. Porsche. The legendary creator of aluminium caravans,...
German automobile giant Audi is about to extend its e-mobility portfolio by introducing a newly developed electric mountain bike that will utilise e-bike maker Fantic's battery technology. Relying on a hardy enduro frame constructed with lightweight aluminium, the recently designed vehicle has been...
The Italian company that stands out in the world metal industry, FIMI Machinery has announced the delivery of CTL 975 to Becker Aluminium-Service GmbH. Becker Aluminium is one of the leading German service centres, active in processing and supplying of aluminium flat products which equipped itself...
The German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles, BMW Group, continues its efforts to reduce CO2 emissions in the supply chain systematically. A particular focus is on CO2-intensive materials like aluminium, steel and plastics. The BMW Group, therefore, intends to source aluminium with...
The days when premium car purchasers just considered speed, flair, and luxury are long gone. The origin, sustainability, and emissions profile of the materials used to build today's automobiles are topics of growing public concern. "Green is the new black" has become the industry catchphrase for...
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., an American manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components, reportedly launched a new series of low impedance automotive grade miniature aluminium electrolytic capacitors last week. The new Vishay BC Components 172 RLX capacitors are...
BorgWarner has declared recently that the company will supply a prime order of aluminium cooling plates used in battery making to a leading German automobile provider. This delivery of aluminium cooling plates would be done to the German carmaker's European and US manufacturing units, where they'll...
On February 7, 2023, the world's leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis , announced that it received the '2022 Supplier of the Year' award from Hyundai Motor Group at the auto maker's annual 'Partnership Day' held in South Korea on...
