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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Enkei Wheels India Limited has filed its annual report for FY2025, giving a snapshot of where the business stands and what it’s planning next. The company, set up in 2009, makes aluminium alloy wheels for both two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. It operates out of Pune and is part of the larger...
As the push grows to find safer and more affordable options beyond lithium-ion batteries, aluminium is gaining attention as a possible alternative. Aluminium is being studied for batteries because it is cheap, widely available, and can store more energy than lithium. Each aluminium atom releases...
Competition Commission of India has dismissed a complaint accusing Adani Group and others of rigging a major solar tender, saying there was no evidence to support the claims. The case was linked to a 2019 tender issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India for setting up 7 GW of solar capacity along...
CleanPeak Energy has taken full ownership of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure, adding a mix of smaller-scale solar and battery projects to its portfolio across multiple Australian states. SEI mainly focuses on projects under 5 MW, but together they add up. The deal brings in about 71 MWac of solar...
Siemens is working with DrinkPAK to automate a new can manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the drinks company looks to scale up production and improve efficiency. DrinkPAK already runs large contract manufacturing sites in Santa Clarita and Fort Worth, handling batching, filling and...
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to...
Primary aluminium remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial commodities, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne and accounting for over 900 TWh of electricity demand globally. When powered by coal, production emits 12–14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, making electricity sourcing (not...
Polygon has expanded its trail line-up with three fresh additions to the Collosus T aluminium range: The T5, T6, and T8. Built on an established aggressive trail platform, the models combine IFS Compact suspension with integrated storage, adjustable geometry and 29/MX compatibility. Produced...
Fives, an industrial engineering Group, has entered into a partnership with Norda Stelo, a Canada-based impact engineering firm, offering sustainable and innovative solutions, to bring innovative robotics solutions to the aluminium industry. Within this collaboration, Fives ECL will incorporate...
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed its Project Nightingale concept, marking the brand’s first fully electric convertible developed through its coachbuild division. Production will be limited to 100 units, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The name “Nightingale” ties back to "Le...
Norsk Hydro has managed to cut emissions by roughly 30-35 per cent on one of its main European shipping routes, using upgrades on two cargo vessels, Trans Sol and Trans Hav, operated by Sea-Cargo. The ships are used to move low-carbon aluminium from Norway into European markets, so this is...
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced about USD 5.4 million in funding for five projects to support a domestic supply of gallium, a key material used in defence and semiconductors. The US is currently fully dependent on imports for gallium and has not produced it domestically since 1987....
If you had to pin down the aluminium industry today in just a few words, what would they be? At AL Circle, we call it critical, agile, sensitive, and resilient – not because it makes for a tidy line but because it describes the present condition of the metal. Critical because the metal is now...
A team of researchers in Bengaluru is trying to fix a problem that has held aluminium batteries back for years, they don’t last very long. The work was led by Kavita Pandey from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, along with collaborators from Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence. Aluminium...
Capral Aluminium is phasing out a decades-old gas furnace at its Queensland facility, replacing it with a fully electric system aimed at improving both efficiency and emissions performance. The upgrade will take place at the Bremer Park extrusion site, where a 40-year-old gas-fired log furnace is...
India’s power equipment sector is moving into a multi-year growth phase, driven largely by the country’s expanding renewable energy pipeline and rising investments in transmission infrastructure, according to a report by JPMorgan Chase. The report points out that manufacturers of high-voltage (HV)...
Global demand for rare earth magnets is poised for strong growth, driven by rapid electrification and clean energy expansion. According to the latest report by the International Energy Agency (IEA), “Rare Earth Elements: Pathways to Secure and Diversified Supply Chains,” having doubled since 2015,...
Image credits: Moggaro Aluminium Yachts Spain-based Moggaro Aluminium Yachts has picked up recognition at The Baird Maritime 2025 Work Boat World Awards for its 16-metre hybrid aluminium dive boat, built for operations in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea. The vessel stands out mainly for how it blends...
