
Vedanta Aluminium is using artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools across its operations as part of its efforts to improve day-to-day decision-making, logistics, safety and equipment monitoring. At BALCO in Korba, Vedanta Aluminium has introduced four AI-enabled Control Towers to keep...
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...
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Home is where life unfolds—and it all begins at the front door. More than just an entryway, it's a gateway to the moments that matter. And this is what Larson Manufacturing, the US-headquartered company, has been delivering for 70 years. Carrying on its legacy, the company has recently unveiled its...

US-based Carroll Shelby Engine Company, known for manufacturing specialised high-performance aluminium engines, has recently announced a major upgrade for its 289 V8 crate engine. The engine has been bored and stroked to increase its displacement to 364 cubic inches. As a result, it now produces...

Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK in Berlin, Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH in Waren, and Technische Universität Berlin have published a paper in Additive Manufacturing that examines the processability, microstructure, and mechanical...

Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat) in Germany have developed a new innovation that helps overcome the dilemma of aluminium's embrittlement , leading to cracking and failure when exposed to hydrogen. The problem In collaboration with partners from China...

Swedish battery manufacturer Novo Energy’s partial owner, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy, citing over USD 8 billion in debt, which has in turn led to an unfortunate announcement of a 50 per cent staff layoff by the company. Image source: iStock The company struggled to secure funding to ramp...

As geopolitical tensions are on the rise and the subsequent pandemic era disrupts business growth, Tesla is quietly exploring alternative suppliers in India as it diversifies its semiconductor supply chain away from China. Sources report that Tesla has held talks with three major Indian chip...

General description The GAP Level Sensor is designed to measure the metal level in molds and allows an extremely precise casting regulation despite the high-temperature present near a melted metal. The system consists of a suitable measuring head fixed on an electrical lifting jack. The latter is...

A team of Indian researchers from Shiv Nadar University in Delhi-NCR has developed a bioinspired aluminium surface with promising applications across marine engineering, food packaging, and healthcare. The study published in 'Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces,' demonstrated how nature-inspired...

Sidel has introduced the EvoFILL Can Compact, a high-performance, space-efficient filling solution tailored for premium beverage producers operating at low to medium speeds, up to 40,000 cans per hour. This innovation caters to the increasing demand for flexibility and efficiency in the beer and...

Nord Drivesystems will showcase its latest drive innovations at the iba 2025 in Düsseldorf, tailored for hygienically sensitive applications in the baking and confectionery sector. A highlight of their presentation will be the NXD tupH process—NORD's advanced aluminium surface treatment...

Uzbekistan and Russia have accelerated their collaboration in the aluminium industry, leveraging the 5th International Industrial Exhibition “Innoprom. Central Asia” in Tashkent as a launchpad for agreements on standards harmonisation, joint projects and cutting-edge materials such as...

Dror Shaked, Vice President of Strategy at STAS, has opened up in an interview with AL Circle for its LeaderSpeak 2025 e-magazine, highlighting his perspective on the company’s unique position as a fully integrated OEM rooted in Canada’s Aluminium Valley, with over 35 years of hands-on innovation....

Jelena Aleksić, Metals Lead for Aluminium and Steel at the First Movers Coalition under the World Economic Forum, shares critical insights on accelerating sustainable aluminium adoption in our latest issue of LeadSpeak 2025 e-magazine. She highlights how corporate purchasing commitments create...

In conversation with John Courtenay, Chairman of MQP & CEO of MQP International Ltd and co-director of ACT, who has highlighted the innovations they have adopted to transform casthouse operations in our e-Magazine ‘ Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2025 ’. He also noted that China and the United States were...

Capral Aluminium is on a roll – from developing Shop.Capral the online gateway for premium quality aluminium solutions to launching its latest cutting-edge Revit 3D Library, the company is going everyway to empowering architecture. Developed in collaboration with IGS BIM Solutions—Australia’s...

Professor Michael Clinch, Managing Director at INNOVAL TECHNOLOGY, brings over 25 years of global experience at the forefront of manufacturing and advanced materials. A visionary strategist and changemaker, he’s known for energising teams, championing innovation, and delivering tangible results. He...

In an interview for the 7th edition of LeaderSpeak 2025 , Wayne McVey, Director of Metals Process Fluids North America, sheds light on the current challenges and future opportunities in the aluminium industry, addressing issues like tariff volatility, limited domestic capacity and the growing...

Michel Grootenboer, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Gouda Refractories B.V., shared valuable insights in an enlightening interview for the 7th edition of AL Circle’s LeaderSpeak 2025 e-magazine. He discussed Gouda's history, current state, and future prospects, as well as his views on the...