
CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
Vedanta Aluminium brings 4 AI Control Towers into logistics, safety and plant maintenance
Vedanta Aluminium is using artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools across its operations as part of its efforts to improve day-to-day decision-making, logistics, safety and equipment monitoring. At BALCO in Korba, Vedanta Aluminium has introduced four AI-enabled Control Towers to keep...
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Anode Hauling Solution: On the road to net-zero emissions
Theodore Levitt once said: ‘Creativity is thinking up new things, innovation is doing new things.’ As it relates to the electrification process of industrial vehicles, it’s a bit of both. The task is the same whether the vehicle uses a conventional diesel engine or an electric one, so you need...

“IB2 Technology combines industrial innovation, resource recovery, OPEX savings, better quality alumina production and waste reduction, which makes it a green initiative”, Yves Occello, CEO, IB2 Technology
“IB2 Technology combines industrial innovation, resource recovery, OPEX savings, better quality alumina production and waste reduction, which makes it a green initiative”, Yves Occello, CEO, IB2 Technology. Yves has 45 years of experience in the bauxite and alumina industry occupying key positions...

End User weekly recap: Trivium Packaging bags Pack Global Award thrice in a row for Rexona aerosol cans; Huawei Mate50 Pro flaunts a CNC engraved aluminium alloy framework
Worldwide shipments of aluminium aerosol cans by AEROBAL members increased by 6.8% in 2022 to close to 6 million units. A multinational organisation called AEROBAL represents companies that make aluminium aerosol cans. According to AEROBAL, the rise in exports was mainly brought on by an increase...

“The Engitec proprietary technology for the secondary aluminium industry is the STE process for treating aluminium salt slag. The process is suitable for large or small productions and can be installed directly at the aluminium recyclers’ site,” Carmelo Maria Brocato, Commercial & Marketing Director, Engitec Technologies S.p.A
AlCircle: Please tell us about the functionalities of your technologies used for recovering aluminium scrap. Do they aid in reducing carbon emissions? Mr Carmelo Maria Brocato: Since the day of its foundation – sometime in 1998 – Engitec Technologies has dedicated its research to technologies...

Vedanta Aluminium executes RPA to hyperautomate its complete commercial function
The largest manufacturer of aluminium in India, Vedanta Aluminium, has implemented Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in its commercial function to hyperautomate the whole process. Vedanta Aluminium's commercial function is a key function with substantial potential to create value for the firm,...

“Aluminium is a critical enabler of sustainable economic development,” Miles Prosser, Secretary General at IAI
Miles Prosser heads the International Aluminium Institute and is the key spokesperson. In addition to overall co-ordination of the IAI work program and governance issues, he also manages the work programme of the Communications & Promotions Committee. Let us hear from him on green initiatives in...

Top 8 smartphone manufacturers using aluminium in 2022
There is much to the mere word 'Aluminium'. From pins to smartphones, aluminium or the Metal of the Future can be found in countless products which are highly beneficial to mankind and in everyday use. Because of its low weight and anti-corrosive qualities, it is increasingly replacing iron and...

“The main goal of the GreenAlum project is the development of innovative technologies in the aluminium industry and machine tool building,” Sergey Kidakov, Founder, GreenAlum
Sergey Kidakov holds a degree in engineering specializing in railways and automobiles. Additionally, he has a higher education degree in Information Technology (IT) in communication and telecommunications. His experience includes supporting and developing IT startups, and he has been solving...

Samsung Galaxy S23 features an array of recycled materials, including aluminium
The South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate, Samsung ’s flag-bearer product line and when it comes to a trustworthy premium android experience, Samsung Galaxy S series has redefined the peak performance for millions. Galaxy S23 lovers are swooning over the recently-launched series...

Nokia to launch X30 5G smartphone with 100% recycled aluminium framework in India
The Nokia X30 5G, composed of 100 per cent recycled aluminium and 65 per cent recycled plastic, launched internationally in September 2022, is expected to be unveiled very soon in India. Sanmeet Kochhar, vice president of HMD Global for India & MENA, recently teased the Nokia X30 5G debut on...

Reygar and Penguin alliance utilises InnovateUK fund to build latest fleet of aluminium vessels
Reygar, a widely acknowledged firm providing vessel monitoring and control mechanisms, has received the InnovateUK funding to create a set of the latest functions for its patented BareFLEET monitoring system in a close partnership with Singaporean innovator, designer and producer of high-speed...

Rekkord RCM introduces aluminium-cased cleaning device for vinyl records
The German company Rekkord RCM has developed an innovative cleaning device for spotless vinyl records. Scheduled to be marketed by February, this aluminium-cased cleaning device is going to upscale the maintenance spree in vinyl collectors and enthusiasts. A vinyl record, whether old or new, loses...

Altech Chemicals Ltd. releases updates on its 10,000 tpa Silumina Anodes TM plant in Saxony
Altech Chemicals Limited has spoken about the advancements on its Silumina Anodes TM pilot plant project in Saxony, Germany, also citing regular details about the Definitive Feasibility Study that was conducted before the optimisation of the 10,000 tpa Silumina Anodes TM pilot plant. Recently, the...

Dizo unfolds its latest smartwatch collection Watch D2, with a hybrid aluminium frame
Dizo, the first brand under realme's TechLife ecosystem, launched its latest collection of aluminium framed smartwatches, Watch D2. The brand's newest, most affordable smartwatch sports a 1.91-inch display with a maximum brightness of 500 nits and a hybrid aluminium frame. The watch includes...

Downstream weekly recap: AM feedstock novel aluminium wire sufficiently decreases heat treatment time; Jiangsu Dingsheng to supply 61,000 tonnes of aluminium foil to LG Energy Solution
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement with the Russellville-based aluminium rolling mill regarding alleged violations of the federal Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting regulations (RRP) at the renovation projects carried out by...

UniFuse™AlSi10Mg, the ultra-low porosity aluminium powder from Uniformity Labs
Uniformity Labs (Uniformity), a provider of engineered materials, has made their UniFuse™AlSi10Mg aluminum powder available with optimised parameters for L-PBF printing at 50um and 90um layer thickness. This comes with the release of UniFuse™ AlSi10Mg and the optimisation of printing settings for...

Gema Switzerland GmbH marks the fifth anniversary of its acquisition of Surface Aluminum Technologies
The leading supplier in the area of electrostatic powder coating with a worldwide presence, Gema Switzerland GmbH celebrates the fifth anniversary of the acquisition of the Italian engineering company dedicated to designing, producing and installing aluminium extrusions surface finishing equipment...

Recycleye uses AI-based sorting technology to separate aluminium from waste materials
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-equipped waste management robotics firm, Recycleye, has gathered US$17 million in funding during its recent financial drive. Sorting various waste materials is extremely vital for a smooth recycling process. Recycleye optimises AI-run waste-extracting robots to reduce...

