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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Orbite awarded Green Chemistry and Engineering Network Award
Orbite Aluminae Inc. announced today it has been awarded the Chemical Institute of Canada’s Green Chemistry and Engineering Network Award. The award is presented to companies that have made significant contributions to the field of green chemistry and engineering, including the technical, economic,...
Recycled aluminium innovation supports circular economy
Continuing its support of cutting edge technology, Innovate UK (the new name for the Technology Strategy Board), has played a key role in enabling Jaguar Land Rover to develop a new aluminium alloy, which means that up to 50% of the body of the new Jaguar XE is made from recycled aluminium. This...
Chinook and EMR develop technology for 100% car recycling
A new technology is introduced in the world’s largest industrial waste gasification plant at Oldbury, West Midlands which is due to commission this month where nearly 100 percent of old vehicles can be recycled or turned into energy. This technology is part of the newly emerging “cleantech” sector...
Vishay – New screw-terminal power aluminium capacitors perform for 10,000 hours at +85C
Latest from Vishay is a new series of screw-terminal power aluminium capacitors designed for traction and heavy-duty applications. Devices in the 110 PHT-ST series offer a long useful life of 10,000 hours at +85C and high ripple current to 19.76A at +85C in large 76mm x 146mm and 76mm x 220mm case...
Continental showcased the world premier of its new water-cooled aluminium turbocharger
Continental, an international automotive supplier showcased the world premiere of its new water-cooled turbocharger which features an aluminium turbine at the ongoing 8th International Suppliers Fair (IZB) at Germany running from October 14-16. The most prominent feature of this new aluminum...
Sapa introduces zinc-coated round tube for HVACR
Sapa’s ZnCoatRT is a new zinc-coating corrosion protection technology for round aluminium tube. It can be used for all heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration applications. The protection from the zinc coating in ZnCoatRT provides the tube with a 300 percent improvement in lifetime...
Aluminium foam for blast proof buildings fetches award for Neeri scientist
National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) scientist, Manmohan Goel has won the young scientist award from the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) for his work on use of an indigenous light weight material (aluminium foam) to develop blast resistant buildings....
High-tech 'jackets' to help aluminium producers regulate energy use
New research at the University of Auckland developing retrofit technology for the production of aluminium would be the first in the world to allow the industry to more easily regulate electricity use. Professor Mark Taylor and Dr Golbon Zakeri from the University’s Faculty of Engineering will...
Alcoa manufactures world’s largest single-piece forged aluminum hull for combat vehicles to improve troop protection
Alcoa, a global leader in lightweight, high-performance metals, has produced the world’s largest single-piece forged aluminum hull for combat vehicles to improve troop protection as part of a joint Alcoa-US Army initiative launched last year. Announced in Washington, DC at the Association of the US...
Vimetco Extrusion starts production on new extrusion press from SMS Meer
Vimetco Extrusion has successfully commissioned a 32/35-MN-short-stroke front-loading extrusion press supplied by SMS Meer at its works in Slatina, Romania. The company uses the machine to produce aluminum profiles for the automotive industry and for building applications. Compared with...
JNARDDC and NFMTDC researching to produce high performance aluminium power cables
The Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) is undertaking a research that could change the face of the power sector in the next three to four years. A new aluminium and zircon alloy based alloy conductor could replace the current All Aluminium Alloy Conductor...
'Less is more' at Chillventa 2014
Sapa Precision Tubing will present the solutions of tomorrow for the HVAC&R market at the Chillventa 2014 exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany. The trade fair takes place October 14-16. Showcasing clever design and innovative use of aluminium alloys, our representatives will explain how "less is more."...
Novelis honored with Two European Aluminium Awards at ALUMINIUM 2014 trade fair for its leadership in innovation
Novelis, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, was awarded two prestigious prizes at the 2014 European Aluminum Awards yesterday during the ALUMINIUM 2014 Trade Fair. In the Building and Architecture category, Novelis was awarded the winning prize for the Blue Planet aquarium...
Fata Aluminum signs cooperation agreement
Fata Aluminum, a leading company in the global market for Automated casting systems for cylinder heads, blocks, pistons and Sand Regeneration systems with companies in the US, Italy and Mexico, and Eco Sand a leading company in the Brazilian market for no-bake system, sand handling and reclamation...
Constellium showcases its portfolio at ALUMINIUM 2014
Constellium N.V. exhibits today at ALUMINIUM 2014 tradeshow its global portfolio of advanced solutions, maximizing the potential of aluminium for a broad range of applications. Constellium is leveraging its first-class R&D capabilities and competencies to meet high-level expectations of its...
Astas Alüminyum relies on the newest press generation from SMS Meer
Astas Alüminyum San. Ve Tic. A.S. (Astas) from Istanbul, Turkey, has placed an order with SMS Meer for the supply of a 14-MN HybrEx extrusion press. It is the first machine of this kind for the Turkish aluminum market. Compared with conventional extrusion presses, the new technology reduces energy...
AMMG Updates Process Design for HPA Chemical Project
Highlights • AMMG’s process uses well-established hydrochloric acid leach (HCL) method • Main advantage is the simple recovery of acid, reducing operating costs • HCL process ideal for Meckering aluminous clay deposit • Process utilises conventional, off-the-shelf plant and equipment • Process...
GM won't follow aluminum strategy in future cars
General Motors Co. won't follow rival Ford Motor Co. in betting on aluminum vehicles, but instead will use a mix of aluminum, high-strength steel, magnesium and carbon fiber to cut the weight of future models, including its luxury sedans and pickup trucks, the auto maker's product development chief...
