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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Honeywell Aerospace opens new aluminium 3D printing laboratory at Phoenix
<p class="contentsegment"><span>Honeywell Aerospace a Phoenix-based manufacturer of aerospace parts has commissioned a new aluminium 3D printer laboratory. This is an expansion of their existing Phoenix Additive Manufacturing Center near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.</span></p> <p...
Granco Clark supplies Whitehall Industries with Taper Quench and Precision Saw
<p>Whitehall Industries of Paducah, KY, has selected Granco Clark to supply a Taper Quench and Precision Saw.<br /><br />The taper quench will allow for isothermal extrusion while maintaining extrusion speed throughout the entire extrusion cycle without compromising product quality.<br /><br...
Talgo train with aluminium coaches clocks 120 kmph during Mathura-Palwal trial
<p>Spanish train Talgo today commenced its second phase trial from Mathura at 120 km per hour speed with senior officials from Spain and Railways onboard. The train with nine coaches made from aluminium started the journey at 12.40 PM from Mathura and reached Palwal at 1.33 PM covering the 84 km...
LED lighting demand to drive global HPA market growth during 2016-20
<p>According to the latest Research and Markets publication, the global high-purity alumina market is slated to grow at a CAGR of 27.11 per cent during the period 2016-2020. The growing adoption of LED lighting systems and displays has been identified as a key growth driver for the segment. <br...
AMAG signs in Primetals to upgrade drive technology at its Ranshofen plant
<p>Austria based AMAG rolling has roped in Primetals Technologies to upgrade the drive technology on the four-high cold rolling stand at its Ranshofen facility, in order to enhance availability. Under the scope of the deal, Primetals will be supplying the motors, converters and converter...
AForce launches novel aero tubeless aluminium wheelset
<p>Bicycle die castings manufacturer AForce took to the world's largest funding platform Kickstarter to launch its new aero tubeless aluminium wheelset, AL33 wheels. Already a 'hit' AForce claims its new offering- “the fastest aluminium bicycle wheel” till date, already has 43 backers...
BURNDY announces aluminium lay-in lugs for solar panel applications
<p>BURNDY, a manufacturer and provider of connector, grounding and tooling solutions to multiple markets, announces new additions to its grounding product line. The aluminium lay-in lugs are most suitable for solar panel applications. The connectors are for use with frames with a maximum thickness...
DEHN Africa introduces earthing and short-circuiting device with aluminium cable
<p>DEHN Africa has introduced a novel aluminium earthing and short-circuiting solution which is supposed to find wide-scale use in railway overhead line installations. <br /><br />When using aluminium-cable earthing and short-circuiting devices instead of copper-cable for railway systems,...
Nalco mulls reducing aluminium CoP by 9%
<p>The state-owned aluminium producer National Aluminium Company (Nalco) is aiming at paring down aluminium output cost by eight-nine per cent to increase long-term profitability in a changed business scenario. The company aims to do that by ramping up production through brownfield expansion and by...
Sarginsons helps Coventry Univ scholar to push aero aluminium casting boundaries
<p>Sarginsons Industries, the noted aluminium die-caster from the UK, has come forward to work with an aerospace engineering student on a first-of-its-kind project that pushed the boundaries of both aluminium casting and aerospace technology forward.</p> <p>Sarginsons used its signature sand and...
Asus ZenFone 3 series will sport a light aluminium alloy unibody
<p>Asus is gearing up to launch its latest generation ZenFone 3 series in New Delhi soon. The mobile phone maker's annual Z3NVOLUTION event, which started last year, will see the unveiling of the ZenFone 3 series phones that were announced at Computex 2016. ZenFone 3 Deluxe is Asus' new flagship...
Nanotherm launches 100um through-hole via technology for LED packaging applications
<p>Cambridge Nanotherm, a producer of innovative Nanoceramic thermal management technology for LEDs, has launched ‘Nanotherm DMTH' - a double-sided substrate interconnected by laser drilled 100um through-hole vias. The technology development enhances Nanotherm DM’s position as the...
Researchers explore superior use of aluminium alloys in metal 3d printing
<p>3D printing with metal is something that is quickly picking up as a process in a number of manufacturing units by major metal producers. 3D printing with metal is used extensively in production facilities by Alcoa and GE. Development and functionality of a range of metal alloys especially...
Panasonic launches ELUGA Arc2 featuring body with aircraft grade aluminium alloy
<p>Panasonic India has unveiled its ELUGA Arc2 smartphone model featuring dual 2.5D curved Asahi DragonTrail glass and aluminium body at a disruptive price point of INR 12,290.<br /><br />The device comes with 7.6mm thin metal design with aircraft grade aluminium alloy using CNC technology. The use...
Next generation Mercedes-Benz C Class to get more aluminium and become lighter
<p>Luxury automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is known to be contemplating a further shift to aluminium in a bid to shed more weight in its next-generation of Merc-Benz C Class models. With more aluminium in body and frames and advanced new joining processes installed into its U.S. manufacturing plant,...
Nalco to set up second aluminium smelter and power complex at Angul
<p>State-owned aluminium producer National Aluminium Company (Nalco) is inching towards setting up its long-awaited second aluminium smelter and power complex in Odisha within the premises of its present plant at Angul at a total cost of INR 14,000 crore.<br /><br />Earlier, Nalco had identified...
Technavio landscapes global aluminium foils market from 2016 to 2020
<p>Leading market research firm Technavio has come up with a list of six major aluminium foil manufacturers who are likely to dominate the world market from 2016 through 2020. <br /><br />Presently, there are six vendors including Alcoa, Ess Dee Aluminium, GARMCO, Hindalco Industries, Norsk Hydro,...
Granco Clark supplies Qatar Aluminum with die oven for production flexibility
<p>Qatar Aluminum (QAEC) of Doha, Qatar, has selected Granco Clark to supply a Model 40 I/R Die Oven.<br /><br />QAEC was looking for a quick, uniform, die heating option. This fast-heat-up die oven from Granco Clark increases production flexibility, making it easier for QAEC to adjust...
