Carbonation curing could extend the field life of red mud-based backfill, new study suggests
Chinese researchers show that a few extra hours of CO2 curing can roughly double the wet-dry service life of red mud–CFB ash–MgO backfill, while keeping leaching of hazardous elements low even after weeks of exposure to alkaline red mud liquor. Red mud remains one of the aluminium industry’s...
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...
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Fives’ digital innovations to support the aluminium industry- By Sofiane Haddad, Digital services – Fives Aluminium division
Despite the lockdown situation, travel restrictions and various government policies in response to the COVID-19 situation, Aluminium producers have to carry out their activities, while following strict health protocols. In response to this unprecedented situation and thanks to our well-rounded...
Germany floats 40 more hydrogen buses; roof-mounted with aluminium alloy frame holding light weight cylinders
As part of the largest ever order for hydrogen-powered buses in Europe, the German city of Wuppertal will soon put the final instalment of vehicles on the road. In 2018, Wuppertal joined forces with the nearby city of Cologne to order 40 modern buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells from Belgian...
Mi Portable Electric Air Compressor rolls-out in India, manufactured from High Precision Aluminium alloy
Xiaomi formally unfolds the Mi Portable Electric Compressor in India after rolling out the teaser over the weekend. The instrument is floated under crowdfunding and tagged with a price of INR 2299 or $30 approx. The portable electric compressor is the same as it is sold in the Chinese market. The...
“Industry 4.0”: A key for surviving the COVID-19 Pandemic
Just when the Industry 4.0 was creating a buzz in the aluminium industry, inspiring smelters and plants to integrate digitalization in their operations management, the COVID-19, also known as the novel coronavirus, made its emergence on the earth causing a pandemic and slowing down lives and...
COVID 19 experience – How to be more resilient with a Cyber Security path – By Paola Angelilli, ICT Executive Manager of Danieli group
Covid-19 shows that the world is at great risk of disruption by pandemics, cyberattacks or environmental tipping points. In addition, during this emergency period, we detected a strong increase in cyber attacks, an increase in the risks of operating blocks and data loss for the companies. How to be...
Alba setting new trends during COVID-19, adopting virtual platforms for employees training and development
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter outside China, has reportedly adopted virtual platforms for employees training and development to set a new standard in response to the norms of social distancing during COVID-19. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali...
FIA approves ApWorks’ additive manufacturing aluminium alloy for the use in Formula One
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has reportedly approved Scalmalloy, an aluminium-magnesium-scandium powder alloy designed for metal 3D printing technologies, from ApWorks for Formula One. The alloy has a very high tensile strength (UTS 520 MPa) and yield strength (480 MPa). It...
Survey on metallurgy and transport in Russia, with an interview to Antonello Colussi, CEO of Danieli Russia by Federico Piazza
The aluminum industry in Russia is not catalyzed only by the presence of the giant Rusal, the world's second largest group in the primary product market. In fact Russia also boasts advanced laboratories and research centers, such as those that gather every year at the Congress "Non-ferrous metals...
Drytac designs 100% recyclable aluminium Polar Street FX as a tool for marking social distancing outdoor
Bristol-headquartered high regarded adhesive-coated products manufacturer, Drytac has designed 100% recyclable aluminium Polar Street FX for safe, durable outdoor floor graphics applications without lamination. This latest addition to Drytac’s already extensive portfolio is in response to high...
Samsung unveils aluminium edition of Galaxy Watch Active 2 4G in India, company’s all smartwatches to be made in India
A new variant of Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 will now be available in India from July 11, as the South Korean tech giant has reportedly unveiled the aluminium edition of the smartwatch in the South Asian country. At the launch, Samsung said this is the company’s first smartwatch to be made in...
Raspberry Pi: Fanless aluminium case drives style to the popular single-board computer
Akasa made public three new fanless cases for the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B at the end of May’20, of which the Gem Pro was one. Now, the company has officially announced the pricing of said case. According to Akasa, the case has a "gem-like" top that improves cooling. The company includes thermal pads...
Post COVID-19 growth: German electric motor producer Ziehl-Abegg to invest $18 million
Peter Fenkl, CEO, Ziehl-Abegg SE said: “The global markets will continue to need high-quality electric motors and fans in the future.” This is the major reason the German company based in Künzelsau is now investing $18 million in the expansion of its production buildings at the Kupferzell site. Dr...
Russian start-up Pro-Avia selects Germany’s Red A03 all-aluminium diesel engine to power in-development utility-twin
Pro-Avia, a Russian start-up has selected Red Aircraft’s A03 500hp diesel engine to power its in-development multi-purpose piston-twin. Adenau, Germany-based Red Aviation explains its power-plant as an “all-aluminium, 12-cylinder, high-compression-ignition engine” that can run on Jet A or diesel...
Garnalex innovates and invests amidst COVID-19 crisis, soon to launch revolutionary aluminium window system
Even amidst the lockdown and economic disruptions due to COVID-19, Garnalex has reportedly continued to invest in new innovative aluminium window and door systems. As per the report, Garnalex is on track to launch its revolutionary beadless aluminium window system Sheerline Classic in July,...
New aluminium alloy powder by CNPC, benefits to Additive Manufacturing applications in automotive & aerospace
CNPC Powder, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with production facilities in China as well, has reported that it is producing a new range of aluminium alloy powder at its recently established Automated Metal Production (AMP) line. CNPC’s new range of aluminium powder is explicitly designed for...
VELO3D awarded $20M order for its metal Additive Manufacturing Printers
Digital manufacturing innovator VELO3D has received a $20M order for its metal Additive Manufacturing (AM) printers from aerospace company, the largest order in company history. “This significant order validates that VELO3D’s SupportFree process is production-ready,” said Benny Buller, founder and...
Amaero plans to commercialise its new high-performance aluminium alloy, applies for broad international patent coverage
Amaero International Limited, a world-class additive manufacturing specialist, announced that it has applied for broad international patent coverage for its high-performance aluminium alloy Amaero HOT AI. The new heat treatable alloy has already entered the final approval stage, the national phase...
Protective Measures against COVID-19: JNARDDC manufactures an all-aluminium food-operable sanitiser dispenser
According to a recent report, Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, has manufactured an all-aluminium foot-operable sanitiser dispenser and alcohol based advanced hand sanitiser named Corovirunil. The purpose of inventing foot-operable dispenser is to...
