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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RUSAL, the world's largest aluminium producer, conducted a comprehensive assessment of 150 companies — suppliers of key raw materials and resources. This was reported by the company's press service. This year, a pilot supplier assessment was carried out using the "Supplier's Personal Account"...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s leading ‘premium aluminium’ producer, is the first company in the Middle East to have joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative and the first one in the UAE to have sold its own industrial technology internationally. Among the many firsts, EGA is also...
Hertwich Engineering GmbH, a leading global supplier of technologies for aluminium foundries, is being acquired by the management team consisting of Gerold Keune (CEO), Jürgen Doblhofer (COO), Hubert Mayringer (Director Engineering), and Ludwig Manhartseder (Director Electrical & Automation) as...
Antec, a renowned manufacturer of computer chassis, has announced the launch of its latest aluminium ITX gaming case, the Performance 1 M. This sleek and compact case is designed specifically for high-performance ITX builds, boasting a durable and modern aluminium construction. The gaming case...
On December 17, 2023, Hyundai Mobis, the automotive parts subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, announced its readiness to commercialise an innovative battery cell cooling material. This breakthrough is poised to enhance both the charging efficiency and safety of electric vehicles. The material...
Romet's integrated facility for aluminium frame production, painting, and assembly gives it a unique edge in Europe's bicycle manufacturing sector. Five years after launch, the factory operates at full capacity, offering logistical advantages over competitors importing frames from Asia. Despite...
The world’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) dedicated to aluminium, ‘Aluminium Unveiled: A Comprehensive Journey from History to Sustainability’, is now available for free on FutureLearn . This global initiative, led by European Aluminium, brings together leading academics and industry...
On Thursday, December 12, Constellium SE, a Paris-based rolled and extruded aluminium products company, announced the successful completion of the "ISA3" R&D project, which brings a lightweight solution to automotive design. Image Source: LinkedIn The project started in 2021 with a grant from the...
The UK's biggest wagon and tank container fleet, VTG Rail UK, which provides its customers with logistical expertise and innovative digital solutions, has secured a significant ten-year wagon leasing agreement with ALVANCE British Aluminium, a prominent player in the aluminium manufacturing...
RUSAL, one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, has developed an artificial intelligence-based technology for container control. This innovation significantly reduces the time required to dispatch containers from the terminal for loading with finished products. The technology, developed by...
A Newcastle-based electric motor (e-motor) manufacturing company, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM), has announced the replacement of copper and rare earth elements with aluminium in their products owing to the latter's cost and energy efficiency. Image Source:...
Econowind, a leading innovator in Wind-Assisted Ship Propulsion technologies for the maritime industry, announces the appointment of Chiel de Leeuw as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective December 1, 2024. Chiel will play a key role in advancing Econowind's mission to revolutionize maritime...
Emirates Global Aluminium broke ground today to start constructing ten pilot reduction cells for EGA-EX, the next-generation smelting technology with more advanced features than EGA’s DX+ Ultra technology. The ten pilot cells will be constructed at Al Taweelah smelter to test and validate the...
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto has entered a strategic partnership with Swedish investment firm Vargas, global integrated business enterprise Mitsubishi Corporation, and a consortium of local and international industry partners to explore a low-carbon aluminium greenfield opportunity...
Ducati has unveiled a revamped model of Multistrada V2 at Intermot 2024, which is coming next year and aims to redefine the mid-displacement adventure touring segment. The new model showcases a dramatic weight reduction of 18 kg, thanks to a redesigned aluminium monocoque frame and a new, lighter...
India has emerged as one of the leading destinations for clean technology funding, surpassing China in recent months. This shift has been fuelled by efforts to enhance domestic green manufacturing and attract global investors. In the third quarter, India emerged as the second-largest market for...
In 2022, Apple and Tsinghua University introduced the ‘Carbon Neutral Capacity Improvement Project’ to train younger pupils on environmental protection and low-carbon transformation. Carbon neutrality is a vast and convoluted system inclusive of pivotal technologies, engineering, systems, and...
UK-based EV technology firm Electrogenic has introduced an electrification kit tailored for the first-generation Mazda MX-5, with a focus on aluminium-centric innovation. This 'plug-and-play' solution allows Mazda MX-5 enthusiasts to transform their petrol-powered roadsters into aluminium-chassised...
