CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
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...
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BALCO introduces state-of-the-art AI technology to ensure safe vehicular transitions at its plant
A subsidiary of the Indian aluminium giant Vedanta, BALCO has integrated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) throughout their transportation chain, making inter-plant operations risk-free. This modernistic AI technology will be fundamental in augmenting...
AL Biz welcomes Norway-based tech company El-Watch to its list of 1700+ verified aluminium sellers
Norway-based tech company El-Watch , known for providing wireless, online, and easy-to-use sensor systems (IoT), has been successfully onboarded by AL Biz , the world's first global marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. As the aluminium...
The green opportunity: Tackling 37% of global carbon emissions with smart building technologies for net zero
According to the United Nations Environment Programme report, the buildings and construction industry stands out as the leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing a remarkable 37 per cent of the global total. The manufacturing and utilisation of key materials like cement, steel,...
End-user weekly: GMG and Rio Tinto join to develop graphene aluminium-ion batteries for the mining and minerals industry
The end user segment has seen various exciting advancements this week. Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) and Rio Tinto partnered to advance the development of graphene aluminium-ion batteries for the mining and minerals industry. GMG's batteries are designed for heavy mobile equipment and grid...
EGA's Turba: Transforming bauxite residue into innovative soil for a sustainable UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has initiated the construction of a first-of-its-kind pilot plant to convert bauxite residue, a waste stream generated during alumina refining, into a specially engineered soil known as 'Turba.' EGA's Turba, created from bauxite residue, offers a promising...
China’s Yunnan Runxin receives permission to construct the Yunnan Engineering Research Centre
Yunnan Runxin Aluminum Co., LTD. has achieved a remarkable milestone in the field of aluminium electrolytic solid waste collaborative treatment and utilization technology research and development. Recently, the company led the way by applying for the Yunnan Aluminium Electrolytic Solid Waste...
Environmentally friendly heating without compromise: EcoJet and JuDy by OTTO JUNKER
OTTO JUNKER, a leading supplier of high-quality melting and heat treatment plants, presents two pioneering products which will help shape the future of metal processing: EcoJet, the latest product on the market, and JuDy, a proven solution which, together with EcoJet, will be an unbeatable...
Celebrity fashion designer joins Corona's thermochromic aluminium can campaign for Christmas
Corona recently unveiled a colour-changing Christmas special aluminium cans of Corona Extra and matching robes. The Mexican-based beverage company also roped in celebrity fashion designer Talia Coles as part of its "La Vida Más Fina" promotion. The special holiday combo, Feliz Navi-Drip, was...
Constellium marks a decade of cutting-edge innovation and expertise milestone with International Scientific Council
The global leader in the development, manufacturing, and recycling of aluminium products and solutions, Constellium celebrates the 10 th anniversary of its International Scientific Council (ISC), established in 2013. Over the past decade, the ISC has played a crucial role in guiding Constellium's...
AndaSeat reportedly becomes the official sponsor for PUBG Global Championship 2023
The Kaiser 3 Series from AndaSeat has a robust structure supported by a steel frame and a sturdy aluminium base, which provides optimum comfort to gamers during long and arduous campaigns that can take more than twenty-four hours. In a recent development, AndaSeat, the pioneer in gaming chair...
HydroSKIN: German University developed wall-cooling façade material uses aluminium profiles for structure
HydroSKIN, a new material developed at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, has been found to exhibit impressive cooling potential for building façades. Specifically, it uses a textile and foil-based element to collect rainwater, which can then evaporate and cool the surface of the building. The...
Cumulus Coffee’s first-of-its-kind cold brewing machines use aluminium capsule
Cumulus Coffee announced the launch of the world's first solution for making premium cold brew at home in a matter of seconds after receiving $20.3 million in investment. The cold brew machine developed by Cumulus utilises recyclable aluminium capsules to efficiently produce a 10-ounce serving of...
Three firms under Chinalco Group get identified as the fifth batch of state-level "little giant" enterprises
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently announced the fifth batch of state-level specialised and innovative "Little Giant" enterprises, including Chinalco Materials Application Research Institute Co., Ltd., Yunnan Yuntong Zinc Industry Co., Ltd., and Shenyang Boyu Technology...
GMG and Rio Tinto's Graphene Aluminium-Ion batteries project update
The partnership between Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) and Rio Tinto, announced in May 2023, has set its sights on advancing the development of graphene aluminium-ion batteries, focusing on applications within the mining and minerals industry. "The world needs more batteries, and a lot of...
Nigerian Scientist revolutionises nanomaterials research for environmental sustainability
Victor Hammed, a native of the Nigerian historic city of Ilesa, Osun State, completed his primary and secondary schooling in his hometown before attending Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Graduating with distinction in Materials Science and Engineering, Victor has emerged as a prominent figure...
OpenAI without Sam Altman – The impact on technology and aluminium sector
November 2022 was a significant time in AI research and development history. As a significant milestone in recent technical developments, OpenAI launched ChatGPT, which almost instantaneously became the talk of the tech world. Since then, there have been many important developments around AI...
AkzoNobel launches AccelstyleTM, the new-generation coating technology for aluminium cans
The beverage can industry is now making continuous efforts to use materials free from any substances of concern. These efforts have received a significant boost with the introduction of advanced coatings technology by AkzoNobel. A new manufacturing facility is also being created in Spain to further...
Belvac promotes sustainability with its newly launched aluminium carrier ring bottle
Headquartered in the US, Belvac, known for providing the global aluminium beverage can industry with sustainable solutions, is assisting in the move to a better and greener future with its new Carrier Ring Bottle. The Belvac Carrier Ring Bottle represents a promising advancement in ecological...
