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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EGA introduces new technologies to improve production and optimize power consumption
EGA owned Jebel Ali smelter is introducing new technologies to its existing potlines to enhance the production of aluminium. A groundbreaking ceremony held at EGA Jebel Ali on Thursday, February 5, 2015 marks the official start of the project that aims to achieve higher energy efficiency targets...
Norsk Hydro: Enova support for Hydro's technology pilot approved by ESA
The EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Surveillance Authority has approved funding of NOK 1.5 billion from Enova for Hydro to test the world's most energy- and climate-efficient aluminium production in a full-scale pilot plant at Karmøy, Norway. Enova's support has been one of the prerequisites...
New technology to cut processing time for aerospace and automotive components
A new horizontal machining centre with 10-pallet pool is slashing throughput times for aerospace and automotive components. Subcontract machinist BCW has installed the Japanese-built Okuma MB5000H machine to add capacity for producing high precision components for the aerospace, automotive and...
Hydro and SGL Group to develop next generation cathode technology
Hydro and SGL Group have launched a three-year project aiming to tap further energy saving potentials in the primary aluminum production process. Building on each other’s technological strengths and know-how, the companies are joining forces to develop a new cathodic solution for this purpose. •...
Rexam and Mahou partner on promotional cans using Editions™ technology
Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, has partnered with Spanish beer brand Mahou, to create promotional cans in support of its sponsorship of popular Spanish football club, Real Madrid. The cans which use Rexam’s Editions™ technology (patent pending) allow for eight different designs on the...
Aluminium-bodied cars receive “green” awards at Washington Auto Show
“Green” Awards were handed out to aluminium bodied cars at the Washington Auto Show’s Public Policy Day held between Jan 23 – Feb 1, 2015. The Award for the Green Car Technology was given to the aluminium-bodied Ford F-150, 2015 model while the BMW i8 received the Luxury Green Car of the year. "The...
Green Vision Bahrain introduces Reverse Vending Machines to encourage recycling
Green Vision Bahrain has come up with a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) system, where anyone who deposits a plastic bottle or aluminium can will be rewarded with a code that can be used to collect points online allowing the recycler to redeem the points to get airline tickets, electronics or toys....
New Joining Manual supports rapid growth of aluminum in automotive
The Aluminum Association today released a comprehensive manual that details the range of joining technologies used for the assembly of aluminum parts in automotive applications. Developed in collaboration with the European Aluminium Association (EAA) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), the...
TRIMET France puts continuous caster into operation
After a test phase lasting several months, the TRIMET plant in Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne put a vertical continuous caster into full operation on December 10, 2014. With an annual production capacity of around 60,000 tons of rolling ingots, the system represents a strategic addition to the product...
Aluminum avoiding metal slump as autos drive demand
At a time when other commodities are slumping, aluminum is making a comeback as automakers under pressure to build more fuel-efficient cars increase their use of the lightweight metal. While copper prices are down 14 percent this year and iron has slipped 7.7 percent, aluminum has gained 0.1...
The Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC) completes performance test for plant
The Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC), owned by Takamul Investment Company, based in Sohar (Oman) and constructed by FATA EPC (a division of FATA S.p.A.), successfully concluded its extensive final IPPT (Integrated Plant Performance Tests) Program in November 2014. OARC has produced coils...
2017 Jeep Wrangler may get a hybrid powerplant, be made of aluminum and carbon fiber
The Jeep Wrangler is a vehicle sort of encumbered by its success, in that everyone wants it to remain exactly the same, but improve at the same time. This is the conundrum Jeep chief, the aptly named Mike Manley, is forced to contend with as it prepares to update the vehicle for 2017. In an...
Sapa is pushing copper substitution in Chicago, at AHR 2015
Sapa is bringing new and revolutionary to Chicago at the world’s largest HVAC&R marketplace, the 2015 AHR Expo. Its aluminium tubing innovations include the WebMPE. The AHR Expo is held annually for the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry. Sapa’s Precision...
VHE introduces new technology for aluminium smelter potroom
VHE‘s enhanced ohmmeter is able to measure the electrical resistance between points of different voltage potential. Conventional ohmmeters do not have this capability. Much of the equipment installed in aluminium smelter potroom has significant electrical potential to earth (or ground). The series...
Ford F-150 enters Tucson, receives warm reception
The Ford F-150 is slowly but surely making way to the dealers and the latest roll-out has been to Tucson where it has apparently received a warm reception. Although no one is quite sure about what the final verdict on the all-aluminium pick up truck will be, the general manager of the area’s...
Alba wins three major awards at MEET ICT Bahrain 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s commitment to international standards of excellence and workplace efficiency resulted in major achievements at MEET ICT Bahrain 2014 Awards by winning the ‘Business & Commerce Application Category’ Award for Implementation of BI Solution using Microsoft BI; ‘On the...
Altech optimises beneficiation process for its meckering deposit
Altech Chemicals Limited is pleased to announce that as part of the current Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS) for its high purity alumina (HPA) project, it has optimised the proposed beneficiation process for the Meckering aluminous clay(kaolin) deposit. The results of the optimisation program...
Alcoa elects L. Rafael Reif to board of directors
Alcoa today announced that its Board of Directors has elected L. Rafael Reif a director of the Company effective March 2, 2015. Dr. Reif, 63, is president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the world renowned educational institution of science and technology. He has been a faculty...
