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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Lenovo unveils new gaming laptop Y740 in India with anodised aluminium exterior
According to a recent report, Lenovo has unveiled two new gaming laptops in India under its Legion range – the Legion Y540 and Legion Y740. Besides featuring a grey anodised aluminium exterior, the Legion Y740 packs a 15.6-inch Full HD anti-glare display which supports Dolby Vision for HDR gaming....
Future Aluminium Forum will host a discussion session titled “Path to Industry 4.0” during ALUMINUM USA
ALUMINUM USA announced on August 27 that it is joining hands with Future Aluminium Forum, an international technology conference covering all topics related to aluminium and the significance of industry 4.0 in the industry. The Future Aluminium Forum will host a discussion session titled “Path to...
Novelis collaborates with Georgia Tech to establish Novelis Innovation Hub
Novelis Inc. has collaborated with the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) to launch the Novelis Innovation Hub at Georgia Tech. The company has committed $2.5 million to initiate research, faculty, student, and educational program support. The partnership will promote basic and...
Team of engineers finds solution to turn aluminium waste into clean energy source
74-years old pensioner Alan Smith, along with his team has reportedly built an environmentally friendly hydrogen reactor, a mini plant that can circumvent conventional shortcomings in hydrogen production while producing aluminium oxide and heat as valuable by-products. As per the report, Smith...
The 20th China International Metal & Metallurgy Exhibition concludes successfully in Guangzhou
The 20th China (Guangzhou) International Metal &Metallurgy Exhibition organized by Guangzhou Julang Exhibition Design Co., LTD. successfully took place in Guangzhou Import and Export Pazhou Complex during June 13-15, 2019. This exhibition displayed new technology in the metal and metallurgical...
New technology developed to use aluminium waste for waste-water-management
According to a report on August 18, a revolutionary filter technology has been developed in Sri Lanka that creatively uses the waste from aluminium anodising to treat the waste water from the textile industry. An agreement has also been signed between Twinery, the innovation arm of MAS Holding, and...
JW Aluminum's plant expansion on track to leverage on the import duties on Chinese aluminium
JW Aluminum, which started an ambitious $300 million expansion at the metal maker’s Goose Creek plant with the implementation of anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made aluminium, says that its expansion is well on track and is likely to be over by three years. The expansion will double the capacity at...
Elysis officially starts construction of its Research and Development Centre
On Friday, August 16, Elysis reportedly marked the start of construction of its Research and Development Centre within Rio Tinto's Complexe Jonquière, the site of the Arvida smelter, Vaudreuil refinery, and Arvida Research and Development Centre. In this research and development centre, technical...
Almex to provide aluminium billet and slab casting technology and equipment to Western Extrusions
Almex USA Inc. has announced its selection as the technology and equipment provider for the future casthouse of Western Extrusions Corporation of Carrollton, Texas, USA. Western is one of the leading independent aluminum extruders in North America and its Carrollton facility among the largest in...
Creating partnership by supporting Cost Reduction in Aluminium Production
Today staying competitive means investing permanently in new technologies, helping to reducing operational costs. Not only the technology itself, also the way that you can purchase it will make a difference in the profitability of your operations. At the background of demographic and political...
MMTS 2019: A Three-in-One Mega Event to be held at Chennai during November 28-30
For the First Time in India three concurrent events GDC Tech 2019, LWT 2019 and M&T 2019 are being held in the Conference and Exhibition MMTS 2019. GDC Tech will focus on the upcoming technologies in the Aluminium Die Casting industry. LWT will highlight the Light Weighting Technologies to improve...
Nalco to develop technology and manufacture equipment specific to the domestic aluminium sector
According to a recent report, National Aluminium Company (Nalco) has proposed to set up a new division where it will develop technology for making equipment specific to the domestic aluminium sector. As per the report, the Nalco board has already cleared the proposal and sought approval of the...
Showa Denko (SDK) develops technology to directly bond aluminium alloys to polycarbonate resin
Japan’s Showa Denko (SDK) a producer of aluminium materials and high-value-added fabricated aluminium and aluminium cans in Japan has developed a technology to directly bond aluminium alloys to polycarbonate resin — a non-crystalline commodity engineering plastic. Normally aluminium alloys and...
Aluminium cycle: Machining, Briquetting, Melting
Aluminium’s recycling cycle begins and ends in melting plants. In between, this light metal is machined in many different industrial operations of diverse branches and ideally is then pressed into a compact briquette using a briquetting system from RUF. But where exactly are chips produced and why...
Hydro Extrusion USA Cressona Plant selects Banyard LFi Smart System
Inductotherm Heating & Welding is pleased to announce the successful Factory Acceptance of a new Banyard induction heater to Hydro Extrusion USA. The heater is combined with a Banyard LFi Smart System, and includes of a Zero Friction, Multi Zone Coil Induction Heater for 10” Aluminium Billets, for...
Rheinfelden Alloys appoints Dr. Stuart Wiesner as new Managing Director
Dr. Stuart Wiesner has been appointed Managing Director of Rheinfelden Alloys with immediate effect. He succeeds Hilmer Kirschner, who is leaving the company at his own request. “Since he arrived at Aluminium Rheinfelden, Dr. Wiesner has played a key role in making the company a technology leader,”...
Hazelett Corporation celebrates 100 years of its continuous casting equipment business
Hazelett Corporation is a manufacturer and supplier of continuous casting machines for the global metal industries like aluminium, copper, zinc and lead operating in more than 24 countries. The company recently celebrated its 100 years in business. Its continuous casting technology is used in metal...
ERG launches electrofilter renewal project at its Pavlodar Alumina refinery in Kazakhstan
A project for replacement of gas cleaning equipment of a sintering shop has been launched at Aluminium of Kazakhstan JSC, an enterprise of The Eurasian Resources Group (ERG). The project with an investment of 200 million euro will be completed in phases, a company statement confirmed. Aluminium of...
