Vedanta Aluminium brings 4 AI Control Towers into logistics, safety and plant maintenance
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...
Efficient surface treatment processes: Plasma replaces wet chemistry for cleaning and corrosion protection
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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“The aluminium industry can harness Industry 4.0's IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to revolutionise production,” Chandra Sekhar Mishra, Founder & Director of Thermwin Technologies Pvt Ltd
Chandra Sekhar Mishra is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of expertise in the dynamic realm of metal industries. His distinguished career has been marked by impactful contributions to primary aluminium industries, with significant achievements in areas such as cast house, potline, carbon,...
ATI grants £2.07 million to Sylatech initiating aluminium shape casting R&D for aviation parts
Sylatech, a North Yorkshire-based company, thinks the potential of aluminium shape casting for aerospace components is yet to be fully defined due to concerns regarding the manufacturing process, product consistency, and mechanical performance. To address these concerns, Sylatech has launched the...
“The ideal digital transformation for the aluminium industry would be the elimination of human workers in production shops and the control of technological processes with the maximum level of safety,” Sergey Kidakov, Founder, GreenAlum Project
Spearheaded by Sergey Kidakov, at the helm of the innovative GreenAlum project, a remarkable journey has unfolded in engineering and information systems across diverse industries. Armed with a comprehensive education in information systems and construction engineering, Kidakov's proficiency extends...
Biffa partners with Volvo Trucks for the first electric skip loader rollout
The UK-based waste management company Biffa is set to deploy its inaugural electric skip loader, featuring a new Volvo electric 18-tonne 4×2, which will be introduced on the Isle of Wight. As part of a comprehensive fleet modernisation initiative, Biffa has incorporated the electric skip loader...
Constellium partners with Morf3D to use Aheadd® CP1 aluminium powder in SLM®500 AM machines
USA-based Constellium has extended its hands for a material supply collaboration with Morf3D, Inc., a subsidiary of Nikon located in El Segundo, California. Constellium’s Aheadd® CP1 aluminium powder will be provided for use in SLM®500 AM machines from Nikon SLM Solutions. Headquartered in...
“Since the launch of the LMEpassport, CoA documentation accompanying metal is now digitised by LME warehouses using the LMEpassport platform, therefore solving the issues of losing the paper CoA in transit or the paper CoA document degrading over time,” Hugo Brodie, Head of Product Development & Innovation, LME
Hugo is Head of Product Development & Innovation at the London Metal Exchange. He is responsible for identifying, designing, and launching new products and services at the Exchange, including partnering with industry players to drive innovation across the metals industry. Prior to this, he was Vice...
Hydro bags the changemaker title at COP28 for unlocking new milestones with HalZero project
Energy Transition Changemakers is an initiative led by the COP28 UAE Presidency that seeks to promote cooperation among private sector entities in implementing innovative and internationally scalable solutions to reduce carbon emissions. As per the information, Hydro was acknowledged by the COP28...
Huajian Aluminum gets featured in the “2023 Shandong Provincial Intelligent Manufacturing List”
The Department of Industry and Information Technology of Shandong Province recently released the list of intelligent manufacturing scenarios at the provincial level in 2023. Among the honoured companies is Huajian Aluminum Industry, which was recognised for its "Intelligent Logistics System for...
“The ongoing technological disruptions are poised to reshape the metals and mining industry, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and innovation,” Benoit Verreault, Executive Vice-President of Maestria Solutions.
Speaker, columnist, and technical writer Benoit Verreault has been involved in several organisations as an administrator, board of directors, and technical advisor. He has developed a large clientele in Canada and several countries, from Norway to India, the United States, the Middle East, and...
Innovatools expands its ta-C line for machining aluminium with special cooling channels
Inovatools, a Haunstetten-based cutting tool maker in Germany, is diversifying its product offerings by introducing 22 more tool types designed for various high-performance applications. Three-flute solid carbide graphite milling cutters, the Inox 8xD SC internal coolant twist drill, and different...
IBAAS 2023 Day 2: Be a part of more enriching sessions on upstream aluminium's technology and sustainability developments
Welcome to Day 2 of the 11th International IBAAS Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-JNARDDC 2023) – Nagpur, India, a much-awaited event to experience the upstream aluminium industry. The event, studded with aluminium industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts, marks the end of 2023 with great learnings...
IIT Delhi start-up aids ZEVO in developing India’s first temperature-controlled vehicles with aluminium
ZEVO's innovation in temperature-controlled logistics (TCL) using aluminium is set to transform the industry. With increasing energy costs and climate change challenges, TCL providers must adapt to decarbonise and meet regulatory requirements. ZEVO's cutting-edge technology, developed in...
Schneider Electric and National Power Investment Group jointly plan to explore the smart aluminium market
Schneider Electric, a worldwide leader in digital transformation in energy management and automation, has recently formed a strategic alliance with National Power Investment Group Digital Technology Co., LTD. (hereafter referred to as "Power Investment Digital Division") to jointly explore the...
APC+™: A universal pot control system that addresses the major challenges of an aluminium smelter
Background Though the industrial production of aluminium in a reduction cell was started in the 1850s, the computer control of reduction cells did not start until the 1960s. There are several systems used today, of which most are supplied as a package by the technology provider. There are,...
“GlassPoint has deployed more than half of all the solar steam for industry in the world, and the company has been reliably producing solar steam for over a decade”, Rod MacGregor, CEO, GlassPoint.
Rod MacGregor is the founding CEO of GlassPoint. Under his leadership, GlassPoint has created the only solution proven at scale to reduce carbon emissions from industrial process heat and has built more than half of global industrial solar steam capacity. He is committed to helping industrial...
Norsk Hydro merges in a JV with Padnos to recycle aluminium using its patented Hysort technology
Norwegian aluminium and energy giant Norsk Hydro, in a recent development, has partnered with Michigan-based recycling firm Padnos, forming the Joint Venture (JV) "Alusort LLC" to make complete utilisation of Hydro's in-house sorting machine, Hysort. This venture will be fundamental in...
UK’s clean tech firm Altilium gets £700,000 funding to recycle rare earth elements and battery materials
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group, has recently earned over £700,000 (US$889,000) in UK government innovation funding for two collaborative research projects that aim to recover valuable materials from mine waste. The projects are in partnership with CPI and Camborne School of Mines (CSM)...
Volvo Cars to invest in near-zero emissions aluminium tech to step up its sustainability goals
Leading the automobile industry towards sustainability and net-zero carbon emission, Volvo Cars announced on November 30 its plan to cut per-car emissions by 75 per cent by 2030. Volvo makes this announcement after a few years of its previous plan to cut per-car emissions by 40 per cent by 2025. So...
