Smaller grain sizes, smarter separation: At ALUMINIUM in Düsseldorf, STEINERT presents technological advances in LIBS and X-ray sorting
From October 6 to 8, 2026, STEINERT will provide a comprehensive insight into the future of aluminium sorting. Closing the aluminium loop requires both high throughput and melt-ready quality. As demand for high-grade recycled aluminium continues to grow, STEINERT is advancing its sorting systems on...
New Roeslein AI camera brings real-time spoilage tracking to canmaking
Roeslein & Associates has introduced the R.U.D.I. AI Vision Camera, a new tool for aluminium beverage and food canmakers designed to track can counts and identify production losses in real time. The camera expands Roeslein’s R.U.D.I. AI platform, which has previously focused on data management and...
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Aldric Negrier launches RooBee One- SLA DLP Aluminium Frame 3D Printer
<p>Aldric Negrier, a maker and builder in Portugal, has built and designed RooBee One - SLA DLP Aluminium Frame 3D Printer. RooBee is inspired by the Cristelia- SLA/LCD 3d printer and the Vulcanus MAX 3D printer.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto;...
Definitive Technology's new W Studio Micro comes with aluminium dome tweeters
<p>Definitive Technology, Specialized in bipolar loudspeaker systems for home theatre, music listening, surround sound and in-wall use, has announced the W Studio Micro equipped with 3x1-inch aluminium dome tweeters for each of the front channels.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
Recap 2016: Aluminium Journeys into the Future. And How!
<p>The year 2016 was an eventful year for aluminium. The light metal transcended all generic application areas to embrace sports, gadgets, appliances, home décor, air batteries, art and what not! It even made it to the stage casting a spell on the audience with an out-of-the-box performance....
Wisconsin Oven's aluminium age-hardening oven ensures improved temperature uniformity
<p>Leading industrial oven and heating equipment manufacturer Wisconsin Oven Corporation successfully shipped a natural-gas fired walk-in oven for aluminium age hardening earlier this month to an undisclosed buyer. <br /><br />The oven meant for aluminium age hardening has a maximum temperature of...
EGA and GE sign MoU to implement 100 day emission reduction programme
<p>Emirates Global Aluminium, EGA, and GE power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with each other on a 100 day program to diminish EGA’s nitrogen oxide NOx discharge under the UAE government Accelerator programme.<br /><br />Abdulla Kalban, Managing Director and Chief Executive...
Granco Clark bags supply contracts from Aisin Light Metals and Kobelco Aluminum
<p>Leading engineering service provider and durable equipment supplier Granco Clark has bagged two prestigious contracts- one from Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions, Inc. and Aisin Light Metals- both requiring the supply of critical manufacturing technology solutions. <br /><br />For Aisin...
“Deep down I am a truck guy, and there is no better truck than the F-150”- Shawn M. Morgans, Global Vehicle Architecture Manager, Ford
<p>As a prelude to the 4th Lightweight Vehicles Manufacturing Summit 2017 to be held in Detroit, in February, Shawn M. Morgans, Global Vehicle Architecture Manager, Product Development Center, Ford Motor Company gives an insight into his thoughts about the conference and his presentation.</p> <p>At...
ALE introduces new all-aluminium lightweight crane series
<p>ALE that offers variety of cranes to suit projects, both large and small, has launched its latest innovation in the series of the Lightweight Service Crane. The company has designed this crane concerning space availability where lifting on projects causes difficulty due to lack of space.<br...
NFC to transfer modern aluminium production technology to Iran
<p>A source from NFC, China's Nonferrous Metal Industry's Foreign Engineering and Construction Company (NFC) , has reported to media that company plans to transfer its latest technologies for the production of aluminium ingot to Iran.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
Dales produces curved aluminium solar shading units for digital advertising screens
<p>Dales Fabrications of Crompton Industrial makes bespoke aluminium products, including fascia, soffits and rainwater systems that enhance the appearance of a variety of buildings. The company recently has come up with the latest project which is technically in demand.<br /><br />Dales has...
Transcends' new portable hard drive StoreJet 25C3 comes with an aluminium alloy housing
<p>Leading electronics device brand Transcend has launched the StoreJet 25C3 portable drive. The extra-slim and light device featuring a premium aluminium alloy casing has a USB 3.0 interface for blazing-fast transfer rates and perfectly blends technology with style. Housed inside an aluminium...
EGA innovation minimises weld faults and reduces down time when cells must be replaced
<p>From its inception in 1979, Emirates Global Aluminium (“EGA”) has been committed to continuous innovation in the aluminium smelting process with the aim of increasing productivity, while simultaneously reducing its operations’ impact on the environment through improved...
Kawasaki to launch dirt bikes with aluminium frame chassis on Dec 18
<p>Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki is set to launch two motocross bikes- the KX250 and the KX100 in India on December 18.The KX250 gets an aluminium perimeter frame chassis to achieve better stress-bearing standards. Both the bikes are motocross machines made for track use and cannot be...
Arconic announces three-year targets at inaugural Investor Day
<p>Arconic Inc. today announced its levers for value creation and three-year financial targets through 2019 at its inaugural Investor Day event in New York.</p> <p>Arconic is focused on driving shareholder value. The Company has substantially improved its portfolio and margins since 2008, and today...
Aluminium extrusion toolmaker cuts lead times at machining centres
<p>Alumat Almax Matrex Group, one of the leading suppliers in the market of aluminium extrusion dies and tools, has reduced the machining time while improving accuracy through the introduction of laser measurement and touch probes at its machining centres. <br /><br />Through the continuous...
Rolls-Royce to launch new super luxury SUV with an aluminium body in 2018
<p>BMW luxury brand unit Rolls-Royce plans to develop and test a new super luxury SUV made of new aluminium space frame and body underpinning all future new cars going on sale from 2018 and on.<br /><br />In the last few decades, the use of aluminium in automotive technology has increased....
Xiaomi launches Mi Electric Scooter with aircraft grade aluminium alloy body
<p>After launching Ninebot mini, a two-wheeled self-balancing scooter and Qicycle Electric Folding Bike in 2016, Xiaomi has recently ventured into the electric vehicle category and has launched Mi Electric Scooter on Monday December 12.<br /><br />The company released a teaser of the bike last...
MIT researchers use jet technology to make stronger more uniform aluminium alloys
<p>Aluminium is a ubiquitous part of our modern age, but it’s hard to produce alloys for it without putting up with significant waste from bad mixtures. Over the past three years, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) assistant professor of metallurgy Antoine Allanore and his student...
