A clean surface is essential for strong adhesive bonds, reliable sealing systems, and durable aluminum components. As demands for functionality and quality continue to rise, surface treatment and corrosion protection are becoming increasingly important. In fields such as automotive and mechanical...
What happens when an automaker starts building a business beyond cars? For Hyundai Motor Co., robotics is becoming a key part of that shift, with the company moving from using robots in its factories to developing, manufacturing and deploying them at scale. Hyundai is laying the groundwork to...
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According to the world's energy watchdog, renewable energies are on the road to becoming the fastest growing energy source than any other source in the upcoming decades. This shall make the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy sources "inevitable" irrespective of the green backlash...
Novelis has cut the carbon footprint of its aluminium melting operations in Germany by more than 40 per cent after completing a major furnace upgrade in partnership with industrial combustion specialist Fives. The project, finished in November 2025 at Novelis’ Voerde facility, is expected to...
In the age of Industry 4.0, "visibility" goes far beyond what meets the eye. Smart factories are now leveraging sensors, IoT, and data analysis to monitor and optimize every aspect of their operations, including the precise management of the invisible industrial gases that are crucial to key...
The global aluminium downstream industry is experiencing a dynamic blend of innovation, investment, and evolving policy landscapes. From breakthrough alloy developments and increased ownership stakes to multimillion-dollar commitments for new extrusion projects, the sector has generated...
ELYSIS has activated its 450 kiloampere (kA) inert anode cell, installed at the end of an existing potline at Rio Tinto’s smelter in Alma, Québec. The company described the development as a major step forward in the shift towards large-scale aluminium production with a lower carbon footprint....
Dr. Garrett Boudinot, the CEO and Founder of Vycarb, is a climate scientist and carbon chemist pioneering water-based carbon capture and permanent CO₂ storage. With a research background in ocean carbon cycles and carbon removal at Cornell University, he brings strong scientific, technical and...
ValCUN, the expert in Molten Metal Deposition (MMD), have launched REMUS 1.0, intending to advance the industrial adoption of 3D printing. This innovation is a cutting-edge printhead which is designed in a way that it supports the use of high-strength aluminium alloys within everyday manufacturing...
Verdox, a US-based climate technology firm, has achieved a major leap in the race to decarbonise heavy industry. In collaboration with Hydro, one of the world’s leading aluminium and renewable energy producers, the company has completed a first-of-its-kind trial capturing carbon directly from...
The new model of Benelli, TRK 602 X, has taken over the older model TRK 502 by incorporating several improvements, like its performance, design of the chassis and other onboard technology. The new edition includes the aluminium tubular section at the front, accompanied by a lighter rear subframe,...
Benjamin Pope, Senior VP of Operations and Commercial Development at Sortera Technologies, brings over two decades of expertise in non-ferrous metals, especially aluminium. With a deep understanding of aluminium processes and markets, he drives innovations that enhance recycling efficiency and...
Scandium Canada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gränges Powder Metallurgy (GPM), a global supplier of spray-formed aluminium products and aluminium powders for additive manufacturing. The partnership is aimed at integrating Scandium Canada’s scandium-modified alloys into...
Karl Hoffmann, Global Sales Director at STEINERT GmbH, Germany, brings over 30 years of experience in environmental technology. Leading the company’s global Metal Recycling Division since 2018, he spearheads innovation in sensor-based sorting systems that enable recyclers to achieve superior...
Chinalco Southwest Aluminium has reportedly entered into a business contract with SMS group to secure a new 1+4 aluminium hot-strip mill. The new facility will be installed at a plant currently under construction near the company’s existing operations in Xipeng, China. Explore- Most accurate data...
Scientists have found a new method to make aluminium more resistant to high temperatures. The work, published in Nature Communications, takes its cue from reinforced concrete. Leveraging 3D printing and micro-casting, the team developed aluminium composites that behave like rebar-strengthened...
Mr. Wang Bo Yi, the Founder of Hunan Bable Material Technology Co., Ltd., leads a technology-driven enterprise pioneering energy-saving materials for the metallurgical sector. With a mission rooted in low-carbon innovation, his company’s breakthrough nanoceramic coating technology is...
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Amsted Automotive have developed a new electric vehicle (EV) battery using aluminium foam sandwich (AAS) structures. The battery uses two sheets of aluminium covering a small closed-cell aluminium foam. It is developed to...
Ola Electric launches its new model S1 Pro+ with its advanced 4680 Bharat cell battery pack. The battery pack uses aluminium to enhance its conductivity. In this new design the Ola Electric has mainly focused on several new areas, including the use of a new die-cast aluminium grab handle. The use...
Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos, Managing Director of CETAG AG, brings decades of expertise in aluminium casthouse technology, offering innovative, cost-efficient and sustainable process solutions through global consulting, project management and equipment design. In an interview for “ Sustainability &...
