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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Klaus Schmitz is the Vice President of Sales for Thermoprocessing Plants for Aluminium and Copper at OTTO JUNKER GmbH. With deep expertise in thermal processing technologies, he plays a key role in driving innovation and sustainability within the aluminium industry. In Advanced Industrial...
In conversation with Kalea Texeira, who explained about NASA’s X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft. In this interview she highlighted how it used materials and shaped its airframe to minimise sonic booms something earlier aircraft like the Concorde and F-18 never addressed. She also...
Yannick Beaulé, Chief Revenue Officer at EPIQ Machinery since August 2021, brought extensive experience in sales, operations and general management within the heavy industrial equipment sector. His leadership spans multi-site operations, service centre expansion, product and market development and...
In a breakthrough that combines sustainability with cutting-edge science, researchers at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) have developed an eco-friendly method to transform discarded aluminium foil into valuable aluminium oxide nanoparticles. Smart solution to the growing...
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has received a major boost when the Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) granted the benefit of concessional customs duty on aluminium-based copper-clad laminates used in producing metal-clad printed circuit boards...
Green Critical Minerals is drawing increasing attention from international customers and industry partners as it progresses its innovative VHD graphite technology toward commercial-scale production. Image for representational purposes The company recently announced significant results from finite...
All welders, pay attention here because new consumables will make your work easier and faster. Keeping in mind the heightened productivity in the high-volume Metal Inert Gas (MIG) aluminium welding application, AlcoTec, a leader in the manufacturing and supporting of aluminium welding consumables,...
Guangdong Zhonglian Aluminium has added a new feather to its name with the prestigious “Foshan Standard” certification for its powder-coated 6063-T5 aluminium profiles. The certificate ensures a true testament to the company’s dedication to excellence and innovation. This recognition highlights...
Iconic California-based tech-giant Apple is likely making a comeback to aluminium for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, marking a significant departure from the titanium frames used in recent flagship models. Recent leaks reveal Apple's return to aluminium components for its chassis, as opposed to the...
Indian based full-stack spacetech company Dhruva Space has announced a strategic partnership with Pixxel, a satellite imaging startup, to supply space-grade solar panels for Pixxel’s next-generation high-resolution hyperspectral satellite constellation. Image for representational purposes As part...
According to SMM survey estimates, China's prebaked anode production in June 2025 reached 1.9386 million tonnes, down 1.75 per cent Y-o-Y and 1.23 per cent M-o-M. Among this, the production of supporting prebaked anodes was 857,300 tonnes, while the production of commercial prebaked anodes was...
DISA has established a new test foundry in Denmark to help aluminium, steel, brass, bronze, and iron casting producers adopt the highly efficient green sand moulding process. Designed by DISA's foundry technology experts, the facility will conduct production trials to demonstrate that the green...
Germany-based TOMRA Recycling welcomed Katrin Fricke as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) and Head, ushering in a new era of growth and a fresh chapter for the company. Succeeding Dr Volker Rehrmann, whose remarkable career with TOMRA spanned more than two decades, Katrin has expressed...
Advancing innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing growth in Southeast Asia. Visitor registration is now open for wire and Tube Southeast Asia 2025, taking place from 17–19 September 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok. Marking the 16th edition of wire Southeast Asia and the 15th edition of Tube Southeast...
Harnessing a bold fusion of innovation, design, and stewardship, Lenovo is charting a transformative path in circular tech. Gone are the days when green credentials were mere afterthoughts, today, almost every Lenovo products and accessories is being reimagined through a circular lens. With the...
18 June, 2025 - Returning to BITEC, Bangkok from 17–19 September 2025, GIFA and METEC Southeast Asia will bring together industry leaders, decision-makers, and innovators to showcase new developments and solutions in foundry and metallurgical technology. As Southeast Asia positions itself as a...
In a move that underscores the growing importance of advanced process analytics in metals manufacturing, Iceland-based metals analytics specialist DTE has announced a strategic collaboration with Arconic Corporation, a global leader in aluminium products, including sheets, plates, and more. The...
With the rising demand for electric vehicles and electronic devices, the development of high-capacity, fast-charging, and cost-effective rechargeable batteries has become increasingly urgent. Aluminium-ion batteries (AIBs) have emerged as a promising candidate thanks to aluminium's abundant...
