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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Evonik has launched Alu5, the business’s first fumed alumina manufacturing plant in Yokkaichi, Japan. It is a remarkable step forward for the company’s expansion across Asia, strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality aluminium oxide solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. The...
The ESTAL Congress in Thessaloniki, which took place from October 1 to 3, 2025, once again demonstrated the importance and power of European industry exchange. Both the extensive program and the personal, professional discussions provided important inspiration for all participants. The experts on...
Australian clean-tech company Coolsheet™ has begun installing the country’s first commercial-scale Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) solar system at the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment, marking a key step in integrating renewable heat and power into public infrastructure. Image source: Capral...
Epomaker has launched the Galaxy100 Lite keyboard. The launch targets users seeking a lighter aluminium build with enhanced customisation. It delivers this via a 20 per cent lighter body, QMK/VIA support and triple-mode connectivity. Weight drops to 1.6 kg, improving portability and comfort without...
Rare earth elements are central to the United States’ military technology that operates across the air, land, sea, and space domains. Their strong magnetic and electronic characteristics enable compact, high-performance motors and actuators used in precision-guided munitions, missile control, and...
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created an aluminium alloy that is five times stronger than standard aluminium as well as suitable for Additive Manufacturing (AM), and this could change the way high-performance metals are manufactured. This new aluminium alloy may...
A team of researchers from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and several top international institutions has introduced an innovative theoretical model that utilises aluminium-based nanotubes. This exciting development offers a promising,...
CitiUS delivers end-to-end aluminium foundry and heat treatment solutions, from custom furnace design to supply, construction and in-house commissioning. With decades of expertise, the firm has combined high-efficiency, low-energy systems with European-quality components, serving diverse industries...
Brembo’s journey toward a 100 per cent recycled aluminium caliper began with a bold ambition: to merge sustainability with uncompromising braking performance. The Italian manufacturer undertook an intensive development process, reengineering its casting, machining and validation systems to...
Sydney-based climate-tech startup Coolsheet has launched a commercial-scale pilot of its photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system at the iconic North Sydney Olympic Pool. The company’s patented aluminium heat-exchange panel upgrades standard solar modules into high-efficiency hybrid PVT systems, suitable...
Altech Batteries, an Australian battery technology, has announced a significant leap forward in battery performance. Its proprietary Silumina Anodes™ have achieved 88.5 per cent capacity retention after 500 charge-discharge cycles, with repeat testing confirming reproducibility and process...
Constantia Flexibles and Watttron have developed a high-end sealing solution that allows polypropylene (PP) and aluminium lids to be sealed on the PP cups using the same system. The innovation is built on Constantia Flexibles’ PPCover, a mono-material PP lidding solution. The primary obstacle was...
SIMVIC Group is a global leader in advanced metal recycling technologies, specialising in customised aluminium recycling solutions. Through AI, LIBS and smart factory automation, the company enhances recovery efficiency, purity and traceability across diverse aluminium scrap streams. In an...
RUSAL, a global aluminium leader, delivers low-carbon, high-quality products across key industries, including automotive, packaging and electrical applications. With advanced technologies, circular economy initiatives and a strong presence in Türkiye, RUSAL ensures stability, sustainability and...
A pioneering furnace weighing system from Aluminium Casthouse Technologies (ACT) is now ‘self-learning’ to achieve even higher production levels in casthouses. Knowing the correct weight of metal in the furnace is crucial to ensure slabs are consistently cast to the precise length ordered by the...
Moscow, October 3, 2025 – RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has pioneered a technology for producing high-quality aluminium from scrap by electrolysis. This technology makes it possible to recycle off-grade scrap with impurities into a metal with a record low carbon footprint....
Founded in the 1950s, Aydınlar Refrakter has evolved from a firebrick installation and furnace repair business into a leading Turkish refractory manufacturer operating in a modern 8,000 m² facility with a 60-ton daily capacity. Serving key sectors such as iron and steel, aluminium, cement,...
Urraco Evo is Lindner’s next-gen mobile two-shaft shredder series, built for higher power, quicker fast-exchange servicing, and flexible shaft configurations. From pre-shredding to volume reduction, it tackles aluminium and heavy-duty streams like scrap metal, mixed scrap, wood, plastics, and...
