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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Gränges Powder Metallurgy SAS, located in Saint-Avold, France, is investing in a new post-processing line for producing aluminium powders for Additive Manufacturing (AM). The line will feature ATEX-certified sieving, homogenising, and packing equipment within a closed workspace to ensure optimal...
As a writer, the world of aluminium has always intrigued me to ask – 'What's next?' With every passing day, the use or the reach of aluminium goes beyond the realm of imagination. Aluminium's importance is not just limited to the industrial sector but has also reached the unexplored terrains of...
EPIQ Machinery, a world-class equipment manufacturer, continues its rapid growth. The company is to acquire the mining and metals activities of Alizent Canada and Alizent USA. Following this upcoming acquisition, a new entity will be created: EPIQ DIGITAL. This highly strategic acquisition project...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the first company in the UAE to have implemented a digital greenhouse gas emissions tracking system. This technology will significantly accelerate the company’s decarbonisation drive, enhancing the transparency in recording GHG emissions aligned with the UAE’s...
Alpha HPA has officially begun the second stage of construction on what is set to become the world's largest single-site ultra-high purity aluminium materials refinery. The company that has redefined the standard of aluminium purification to produce sustainable, ultra-high purity aluminium products...
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc., a leading global technology leader in colour solutions, functional coatings, and speciality minerals, announced on August 30 that it acquired Micro Abrasives Corporation, a Westfield, Massachusetts-based speciality alumina manufacturer. Micro Abrasives specialises in...
Globally, more than 2 billion people lack access to safe, uncontaminated drinking water*, with 418 million of them living in African nations**. This issue is particularly severe in rural areas, where rivers, lakes, and hand-dug wells serve as the primary water sources, often contaminated by harmful...
Recently, the Carbon Research Institute of Zhengzhou Research Institute of Chinalco achieved recognition for three significant technical advancements. These innovations have been officially designated as "Green and Low Carbon Advanced Technological Achievements of Henan Province (2024)." The three...
Beverage can manufacturers stand to gain from AkzoNobel's drive for innovation with the introduction of a cutting-edge internal coating technology. The company's Packaging Coatings division has unveiled Accelshield™ 300, an advanced inside spray coating for aluminium beverage cans. This new...
After completing his studies in process engineering at Cologne University, Reinhard Pritzlaff began his career as a development engineer at the Alunorf aluminium rolling mill in Germany. He now applies his technical expertise to support customers. Since 2021, Reinhard Pritzlaff has been working as...
On August 27, 2024, the technology leader in electrification and automation, ABB, announced an agreement to acquire Födisch Group, a leading developer of advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. This acquisition will enhance ABB's offerings in continuous...
Rio Tinto Gove, Australia's leading alumina extraction facility, has significantly enhanced its process efficiency and safety protocols by adopting Rhosonics' Slurry Density Meter (SDM) technology. This cutting-edge solution replaces traditional radioactive density meters, offering a safer, more...
Zhengzhou Research Institute recently hosted a seminar focused on revising the mandatory national standard, "Code for Safe Production of Aluminum Electrolysis" (GB29741-2013). During the seminar, Wang Huaijiang, the Institute's deputy general manager and safety director, outlined the primary...
Cerebral Energy (cerebral.eco) has announced that it has been awarded a Phase II STTR follow-on contract from AFWERX, valued at $1.6 million. This funding will advance the development of AGILE, a groundbreaking lithium-free secondary battery utilising recycled aluminium and graphene from US waste...
The Shenyang Institute held an exchange meeting with the Mining Corps and Lianchuang Centre of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd on the 5th of August, 2024. Technical experts from both organisations discussed Chinalco Group's AI application scenario, "Intelligent Decision-Making System for Electrolytic...
A strategic collaboration has been formed between India's Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur, and Japan's leading aluminium product manufacturer, Daiki Aluminium Industry Company Limited. The collaboration aims to strengthen the Indo-Japanese...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, is developing a metro car made entirely of aluminium alloys. This project aims to benefit the engineering and transportation sectors by reducing the metro car's weight by at least 2 tonnes compared to its steel counterparts. This weight...
In response to an unwavering commitment to upgrade its employees on latest technology and knowledge for improved daily operations, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has collaborated with the Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre (NAIRDC), the research and development arm of...
