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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Report confirms robust outlook for global HPA demand: Altech Chemicals
<p>Altech Chemicals provides an update on the outlook for global high purity alumina (HPA) demand from a report entitled “High Purity Alumina Market – Global Industry Analysis and Forecast, 2016 – 2024” by Persistence Market Research.</p> <p>Persistence has reported that...
New OKW kit enables sloping front aluminium enclosures to be wall mounted
<p>The sloping front aluminium enclosures enhance the versatility of Metcase’s UNIDESK supplied by OKW, and in a wide range of applications including industrial control, office systems, point-of-sale terminals, medical devices, security and access control.<br /><br />The kit offers a choice...
Cranfield University claims to have produced the biggest 3D-printed metal part till date
<p>Cranfield University has claimed that they have produced the biggest single metal 3D-printed part to date. The current record is held by Oak Ridge National Laboratory who built a trim and drill tool for a Boeing 777X passenger jet measuring 17.5ft x 5.5ft x 1.5ft.<br /><br />The...
ITRI introduces fireproof Ultrafast Rechargeable Aluminum Battery with better lifespan
<p>Industrial Technology Research Institute of Taiwan (ITRI)has introduced an Ultrafast Rechargeable Aluminum Battery (URABat), which could be a safer and more efficient alternative to lithium-ion batteries. The battery, which is developed in partnership with Stanford University, can be...
Xiaomi adds anodised aluminium Mi Mouse to its portfolio
<p>Xiaomi has been on a product releasing spree across categories in 2016. After the announcement of its first laptop, the Mi Notebook Air, the Wyatt Meter mechanical keyboard, the Chinese company has now added a new computer accessory to its portfolio – an anodised aluminium-built Mi Mouse...
Arconic's breakthrough Micromill Technology wins prestigious 2016 R&D 100 Award
<p>Arconic announced today that R&D Magazine has named Arconic Micromill an R&D 100 Award winner. The 54th annual R&D 100 Awards, known as the “Oscars of Invention”, is an international competition that recognizes the 100 most technologically significant products introduced...
Weiler Abrasives’ ultra-thin cutting wheels launched in zirconia alumina grain variety
<p>Weiler Abrasives Group, a leading provider of abrasives, power brushes, and maintenance products for surface conditioning has announced a new product in its Tiger® bonded abrasives lineup. The new Tiger UltraCut thin cutting wheels deliver lightning fast cuts, long wheel life and consistent...
Larson Electronics releases LED Light Fixture with corrosion resistant aluminium reflectors
<p>Larson Electronics, a company that has been serving the industrial and commercial businesses for over 40 years, has released a two foot explosion proof LED light fixture equipped with a single 14 watt white output lamp and a six watt LED light, which produces a red colour output.<br /><br />The...
Enermax launches SteelWing PC chassis in aluminium and tempered glass casing
<p>The well-known manufacturer of desktop and server PSUs- Enermax has started shipping its new SteelWing chassis, designed specifically for small-sized form-factor desktop PCs. The casing of the new PC is constructed out of aluminium and tempered glass, and has an elaborate design with advanced...
Lumitec launches new range of LED lightings in heavy-duty aluminium casing
<p>Lumitec, the extreme weather lighting specialist, has added eight new LED designs and models to its product basket including lighting specifically designed for underwater vessels and trailer boats. The new releases include two more new ranges of lighting solutions- one, down lights...
Toyota launches new boat with Hybrid Composite Hull for the Japan market
<p>Toyota Motor Corporation has launched the Ponam-28V, a new boat for the Japan market. This is a commercial version of the Toyota-28 Concept, which was launched at the Japan International Boat Show in March.<br /><br />The hull of the boat, manufactured by Yanmar is a distinctive feature of...
Alba kick-starts upgrade project for Reduction Lines 4 & 5
<p>Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the Bahrain-based international aluminium smelter, as part of its commitment to be cost-and-energy efficient, kick-started an upgrade Project aimed to increase the amperage of Reduction Lines 4 & 5 in September 2016.<br /><br />The Project - new pot lining...
Dorsey introduces new Aluminum Giant flatbed trailer series
<p>Dorsey Trailer has introduced the Aluminum Giant all-aluminum platform trailer series, designed for weight savings and increased payload capacity.<br /><br />The Aluminum Giant trailer series features an all-aluminum construction with northern element corrosion resistance. It offers a capacity...
Electricfor launches new range of aluminium radiators with an electric heating element
<p>Electricfor has brought a new range of radiators formed by an electric stainless steel heating element to the market. In its effort to design new products that meet the needs of its customers, Electricfor has incorporated a full range of thermoelectric aluminium emitters, with a safe heating...
Newly launched Bobst K5 Expert metallizer to increase productivity & minimize aluminium wire waste
<p>BOBST, the world's leading supplier of equipment and services to packaging and label manufacturers, unveiled its new Bobst K5 Expert metallizer at the Bobst Manchester Open House held its Competence Centre on 18 October 2016. Described as the highest productivity metallizer engineered so far,...
Rutronik introduces Panasonic's high-endurance aluminium electrolytic capacitors
<p>Leading electronic components distributor Rutronik has introduced high endurance aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Panasonic’s all new V-FT series to the market. The aluminium capacitors come with very high capacitance and strikingly low ESR values.<br /><br />Panasonic V-FT series...
Alcoa completes spin-off, Arconic launched amid high hopes
<p>The much talked about demerger is finally complete. Alcoa Corporation has spun off from its parent company Alcoa Inc- now named and listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as Arconic Inc (ARNC). Launched as a global leader in precision engineering, multi-materials innovation, and advanced...
SMS bags aluminium product manufacturer Alcomet’s order for advanced cold rolling mill
<p>Shumen, Bulgaria based aluminium product manufacturer Alcomet AD has awarded leading engineering solution provider SMS group the order to supply an advanced cold rolling mill for producing a wide range of high-quality aluminium strips. <br /><br />Alcomet supplies rolled and extruded aluminium...
