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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JNARDDC develops process to convert CFA into aluminium fluoride and high purity silica
Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur has reportedly innovated a process to convert coal fly ash into useful products such as aluminium fluoride and high purity silica at laboratory scale. So, now the current demand of aluminium fluoride, which is about...
Mecfor announces its 1st electrical AGV is in operation in a Quebec aluminium smelter
A press release from Mecfor confirms that its 1st electrical autoguided vehicle (AGV) is in operation in a Quebec aluminium smelter. Ms. Éloïse Harvey, President of Mecfor announced this during the ‘Forum Manufacturier innovant’ in Montreal in the presence of Minister of the Economy and Innovation,...
Gillespie & Powers enters into strategic partnership with Remelt Technologies
Gillespie & Powers Inc. has entered into a Strategic Partnership with Remelt Technologies, Inc. to offer Remelt Technologines Homogenizing Furnaces, DC Casting Machine Automation and DC Casting Machines. Remelt Technologies Inc. has a 26-year history of supplying quality equipment. Mr. Jack...
Sohar Aluminium: Smelter of the Future
True to its reputation as a technology and innovation-driven company, Sohar Aluminium is harnessing the transformational potential of the 4th Industrial Revolution (a.k.a. Industry 4.0) in its quest to position itself as the ‘Smelter of the Future’. Its brief 10-year history as one of the Middle...
Bang & Olufsen launches two new wireless earphones; one of them features aluminium details
A high-end luxury Danish electronics company Bang & Olufsen has reportedly launched two new wireless earphones Beoplay E8 Motion and Beoplay E6 Motion. Both are designed for an active lifestyle, but without compromising on sound and design for true wireless freedom. Beoplay E8 Motion comes with a...
Tankoa Yachts launches new 50-metre S502 Hybrid superyacht with fully-aluminium interiors
Italian yacht builder Tankoa Yachts reportedly unveiled its new 50-metre S502 Hybrid superyacht Binta D’Or on May 7, 2019. Designed by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Magherita Casprini, the interiors of the yacht are fully made of aluminium, representing light and modern tone. Binta...
Geely Technology to build new energy battery research institute in China
Chinese automaker Geely Technology Group will reportedly build a new energy battery research institute at Xiuzhou Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone. The agreement was signed on April 29 with local government of Xiuzhou District, Jiaxing, Zhejiang. About RMB 3 billion of investment is involved in...
Novelis develops first aluminum sheet battery enclosure solution using its highly-formable alloys
Novelis, an Aditya Birla Group subsidiary and the world leader in aluminium rolling announced the development of its first aluminium sheet battery enclosure solution. The company aims to address the growing needs of customers in the rapidly growing electric vehicle and battery markets. With this...
Toshiki Omatsu reveals his new furniture range made of maple wood and aluminium
Tokyo-based architect and designer Toshiki Omatsu has reportedly revealed his latest furniture project named 'Shades of Michelangelo’. The project includes exquisite chairs made of warm maple wood with a cold metal surface that lends a simple yet intriguing design connecting between natural and...
“IB2 stands for the combination of Improved Bauxite and Improved Bayer,” Romain Girbal, General Manager, IB2
Romain GIRBAL, General Manager of IB2 , a Paris based innovative solution provider that works towards producing alumina with low grade bauxite announced the launch of an innovative and breakthrough technology for low grade bauxite refining during the Bauxite & Alumina Conference that took place in...
Automotive Aluminum Advisors adds three new members to their technology and engineering team
Automotive Aluminum Advisors LLC announced the addition of three most experienced aluminium technology and engineering experts to its team. Automotive Aluminum Advisors LLC is a consulting & engineering firm that works with the automotive sector in the areas of aluminium technology & engineering...
Apple launches Daisy robot to rip apart iPhones and recover aluminium and other materials
Apple Inc. said on Thursday, April 18, that it would expand its global recycling programmes and introduced "Daisy", its recycling robot that is capable of disassembling 200 iPhones per hour. Apple also announced that it will open a "Material Recovery" lab in Austin, Texas to investigate new...
Tenova receives order from Henan Tongren Aluminium Co. Ltd. for strip processing line
Tenova, a company in the Techint Group specialising in solutions for the metals and mining industries, has reportedly bagged a new contract from Henan Tongren Aluminium Co. Ltd. for continuous annealing and chemical pre-treatment line for processing aluminium strip coils. Henan Tongren Aluminium...
China Hongqiao to restart part of its closed aluminium capacity to swap with ageing production lines
According to a Reuters report, China Hongqiao Group plans to restart some of its closed smelting capacities this year. The move will allow the company to replace ageing production lines with newer technology, including a high-performing 600 kA potline without adding extra capacity. Hongqiao, the...
Xiaomi unveils electric bicycle with aluminium frame and lithium-ion battery
The Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has reportedly unveiled an electric bicycle named Himo C20. It is a pedal assisted e-bike that comes with an aluminium frame and thus, weighs just 21 Kgs. Specially designed for daily city use, Himo C20 e-bike provides a range of around 80 Kms, powered by a 36V 10Ah...
A brief interview with Didier Ostorero, CEO of Cronus Technology AS
Didier Ostorero, CEO of Cronus Technology AS, has a long association with the aluminium industry. He previously worked with Goodtech Recovery Technology in Oslo as Project Engineer and Chief Technology Officer for about 3 years, for the project 'Heat Recovery from Aluminum Pots Based on Heat Pipe...
Aluminum Association introduces “purple sheets", an aluminium alloy designation system for 3D Printing
The Aluminum Association has released its first new material registration record in nearly 20 years. The record called “purple sheets” will provide chemical designations for aluminium powder used in 3D printing or additive manufacturing. The purple sheets are addition to its “rainbow sheet” series,...
Novelis celebrates completion of US$4.5 million investment at its Warren facility
Novelis, Inc. hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a US$4.5 million investment at its facility in Warren, Ohio on April 15. The world leading flat-rolled aluminium producer and recycler announced this investment in state-of-the-art technology for the plant in November...
