
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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TOMRA Sorting GmbH has been awarded the gold medal by EcoVadis for its sustainability performance, highlighting the company's progress in the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. As part of a comprehensive sustainability strategy, TOMRA's ambition is to...

The non-contact form of Atomic Force Microscopy(AFM) led by researchers from Vienna University of Technology(TU Wien) and University of Vienna has revealed unknown facts about the notably complex structure found on the surface of aluminium oxide. The research report states that the structure of the...

ABB, which offers a comprehensive range of products and services that address the aluminium industry's challenges from raw material processing to final product delivery, has identified some trends that will impact the aluminium sector in 2025 and beyond. Producing recycled secondary aluminium from...

According to the intellectual property records of Tianyancha, Shandong Nanshan Aluminium has been granted a patent titled "A Product of Al-Mg-Cu Series Aluminum Alloy L Profile with High Stress Corrosion Resistance for Large Aircraft and Its Manufacturing Method." The patent was applied with the...

Red Magic, a renowned European brand with gaming PC, smartphone and tablet solutions, now delves further into the gaming world with its high-performing gaming laptops. The company's first gaming laptop, Titan 16 Pro, is built with an aluminium unibody chassis, enabling the machine to be lighter in...

Fives, an international leader in industrial engineering, announces the acquisition of all technologies developed by Neatec, including pot alumina distribution and heat exchangers, allowing the environmental impact of primary aluminium production to be considerably reduced. Those technologies...

AL Circle caught up on a quick conversation with Taha Pollmann, Process Manager at TAHA Resource Management GmbH, at IBAAS-IIM 2024, held from September 25-27, 2024, where the organisation bagged the prestigious ESG Award. We are happy to share our insightful interaction where Taha Pollmann briefed...

Quaker Houghton, the global leader in industrial process fluids, will showcase its recently launched aluminum hot rolling fluid technology, QH EVEROLL™ A 5000, at ALUMINIUM 2024. The event will be held October 8-10 at the Exhibition Center Düsseldorf, where process experts from Quaker Houghton will...

Aluminium grain refiner specialist MQP has extended its contract with the UK’s top metals research centre to support the drive to make casthouses more efficient. MQP and Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) at Brunel University London have worked together for four years to...

Alro Slatina, one of the biggest aluminium companies in Romania and Europe, has commissioned a new cutting-edge aluminium processing facility, Cutsmart Systems, which has fed on an investment of RON 13.7 million (EUR 2.7 million). The new facility, equipped with advanced, cutting-edge technologies,...

RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has completed industrial artificial intelligence tests in electrolysis control. A specially trained neural network model calculates the chemical composition of the electrolyte in the electrolyser and adjusts the technological process...

Since its founding in 1974, ALEASTUR GROUP has emerged as a global leader in the aluminium industry. Over the past 50 years, the company has built a strong international presence and developed a wide range of specialised products and solutions that set benchmarks in the industry. ALEASTUR’s journey...

Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Shandong Foundry Metal Technology Co., Ltd as its new Production and Transformation member. The company specialises in producing high-quality magnesium and aluminium alloys, with expertise in die-casting, extrusion casting, and...

UK-based startup Caldera has developed a modular heat storage technology named Megacell, utilising a composite of abundant natural materials, including recycled aluminium and volcanic rock. This new heat storage technology is described as an ideal solution for decarbonising industrial processes and...

Decarbonisation across the global aluminium value chain was a keynote at Climate Week NYC. To discuss the topic, industry leaders convened and highlighted the importance of technological innovation, responsible stewardship, and cross-sector collaboration. Amid these discussions, they also addressed...

On September 5, the Phase II project of Haimen District Xinjiang Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. was officially launched, focusing on aluminium and titanium alloy production. This marked the completion and commencement of operations for a major provincial industrial initiative—China Aerospace...

At the recent UK Metals Expo, Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), the UK's leading flat-rolled aluminium coil manufacturer, showcased the impressive talents of its apprentice engineers. Oliver Greenhalgh and Sam Foster, first-year apprentices at BAL, captivated visitors at the industry's largest exhibition...

Coca-Cola's Georgia, the canned coffee brand, has adopted Toyo Seikan's lightest aluminium can, specifically the 185 g products, with mass production starting in August at Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan's Ibaraki and Saitama plants. The Japanese packaging manufacturer (Toyo Seikan) launched its...