
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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TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP has introduced aluminium hole stays from its LG series, designed to significantly enhance the service life of cable carriers and contribute to improved sustainability of the overall system. These small but impactful components offer several advantages, including optimal routing...

Aluminium Duffel is proud to announce the launch of its new logo, and at the same time, they celebrate the commissioning of their new milling installation. Mind over metal The new logo, shaped into a heraldic shield, is a powerful symbol that reflects the company's core values: Change & Courage,...

Alusort LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Hydro and PADNOS, has launched operations of its new aluminium scrap sorting line, utilising cutting-edge HySort technology at PADNOS’s facility in Grandville, Michigan. This new line will supply Hydro’s recycling plants in Cassopolis and Henderson with...

Guizhou Aluminum New Materials Co., Ltd. (Gui Aluminum New Materials) has unlocked another significant moment following the successful manufacture of the double zero aluminium foil. As per the latest report, the all-oil recovery system at the aluminium foil division of Gui Aluminum New Materials...

Scandium Canada Ltd. has filed a provisional patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its innovative aluminium alloy powders explicitly designed for additive manufacturing (3D printing) applications. The patent, titled "Aluminum Alloy Powders for Additive Manufacturing:...

Meadow, a Swedish tech start-up, has bagged the esteemed Innovation Gallery award at London Packaging Week for its innovative Daisy Top Refill System. The Daisy Top Refill System has implemented aluminium beverage can, one of the most efficient circular packaging for its product. Chosen from over...

Apple, the American multinational company and technology giant, has recently launched its much-awaited iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Apart from its cool gadgets and electronics, Apple has always been known for sustainable measures to protect the environment. Making progress towards its goal of...

Calderys has reached a significant milestone in its global growth strategy with the commencement earlier this year of a project in the state of Odisha, India. This project will be the world's largest single-site greenfield plant dedicated to refractories and steel casting fluxes. It represents a...

China's Yangzhou University researchers have developed a solar cell using tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology. This innovation significantly cuts costs by replacing the traditionally expensive silver paste with a screen-printed aluminium (Al) paste. A spokesperson from the research...

The Japan-headquartered chemical company Sumitomo Chemical has announced a significant reorganisation of its business structure, which will take effect on October 1, 2024. The company plans to streamline its current five business sectors into four, aiming to better address societal challenges...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the 26 th edition of AL Circle's e-Magazine, titled " Aluminium Industry: Focus Asia ." In this edition, we dive deep into one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic regions in the global aluminium sector: Asia. This issue brings together expert insights,...

Kamal Prakash is passionate about aluminium and is the director of Uniseven Engineering & Infrastructure, part of the 124-year-old JS Group, which has been servicing the global aluminium value chain for the last 50 years. JS and Uniseven have pioneered introducing a number of technologies and...

After working for 14 years in the family business Mühlen Sohn, which manufactures technical textiles and is also used in the aluminium smelters in sales and management roles, Petra started with the newly founded SpectraFlow Analytics in 2014. She has a master’s degree in mathematics and economics,...

Globally, industrial emissions are a major contributor to air pollution, and Asia is no exception, negatively impacting both the environment and public health. China and India are the region's leading contributors to industrial emissions and are also ranked among the world's top polluting nations....

Oliver started his professional life as a mechanical draftsman at a leading supplier of casthouse equipment in 1985. He worked in various technical and commercial positions for the same company after further education at the University of Applied Sciences in Konstanz, Germany, and the University of...

Guizhou Aluminum New Materials Co., Ltd. (Gui Aluminum New Materials) has recently achieved a major milestone in aluminium foil production. The company has successfully manufactured double zero aluminium foil with a thickness of 0.006mm, width of 1700mm, weight of 17,760kg, and a roll diameter of...

In recent developments across the upstream sector of the aluminium industry, significant changes and milestones have been reported. The upstream sector includes bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has pioneered digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking in the...

Mughilan holds a master’s degree in Aerospace Systems from Purdue University, Indiana (USA). Mughilan designed over 8 Un-Manned Aerial Vehicles, all of which were successfully test-flown; he led the team to win the NASA Systems Engineering Award for engineering a holistic UAV-based solution....