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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BCAST and Alloyed partner in £525k initiative to fine-tune bespoke aluminium alloys
An ambitious partnership valued at £525k has been established between the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST) and the metals manufacturer Alloyed. The primary objective of this collaboration is to fine-tune a computer modelling system for the precise identification of...
ASI certifies Magna's Powertrain factory in Kechnec with the Performance Standard V3 certification
Magna's Powertrain factory in Kechnec, Slovakia, has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022), according to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The factory oversees gearbox casting, heat treatment operations, gearbox housing and component machining, and DCT gearbox...
"There are two ways to decarbonise the aluminium sector. First is to reduce emissions on the upstream production end of the business. And second is to significantly ramp up recycling of the metal." Matt Meenan, Vice President, External Affairs at The Aluminum Association
An interview with Matt Meenan, The Vice President, External Affairs at The Aluminum Association. Matt Meenan became a part of the Aluminum Association in December 2012, steadily taking on more significant roles in managing the association's external communications. As the Vice President of External...
Vedanta's breakthrough in the bauxite refining process
Vedanta, India's largest aluminium producer, has achieved a significant breakthrough in bauxite refining, a pivotal step in aluminium production. In a collaborative effort with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT KGP), the company has developed an innovative method to substantially...
Toyota's electric vehicle challenge: Racing Tesla on the assembly line technology
The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer Toyota's pursuit of closing the gap with Tesla in the emerging era of electric vehicles is unfolding on the traditional battleground of the automotive industry, the assembly line. It is a manufacturing process in which a combination of machines...
“Inductotherm's advanced solid-state power supply technology is one of the main reasons we hold the majority share in the American market,” Michael P. Looby, Director of Sales – Canada & Senior District Manager, Inductotherm Corp.
Over 17 years at Inductotherm Corp, Mike held several key roles. Starting in 2006 as a Field Service Engineer, he commissioned new induction melting and heating systems, gaining deep product knowledge. In 2008, he became District Manager for the Southeast U.S., using his technical background to...
Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, October 2023
In October 2023, the global aluminium industry experienced static demand and supply dynamics, resulting in limited price fluctuations on both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). The ongoing economic deceleration in Western nations and specific Asian markets,...
“The aluminium industry in the Americas has been facing various challenges in recent years, such as the global oversupply of aluminium, which has led to low prices and reduced profitability for many companies in the industry, along with energy contract uncertainties.” - EPIQ Machinery
AL Circle: How prompt is the American market in incorporating the latest technologies in the domestic aluminium industry? What is the current market size of aluminium technologies in the Americas? EPIQ: Incorporating the latest technologies to reduce energy consumption and achieve carbon neutrality...
Case Study: Enhancing project integration and operational readiness
Background: Progesys is a leading company specializing in project management that helps project owners worldwide deliver successful projects with more than two decades of experience in the aluminium industry. The company has recognized the importance of integrating various project phases, from...
MQP makes a six-figure investment in its plant to increase aluminium grain refiner production by 20%
Aluminium grain refiner specialist MQP has increased the production capacity of its high-efficiency Optifine range by 20% through a six-figure investment at its manufacturing plant. The Solihull-based company has installed a new production line at the plant in Baoding, China, increasing the output...
Hesheng Shares bags the 2023 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises award for the second time
Guangdong Enterprise Federation and Guangdong Entrepreneurs Association recently announced the "2023 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises" list, and Hesheng Shares was honoured for the second year in a row. Hesheng, a technology-driven firm specialising in integrating new materials and new energy, has...
Innovative Weld Solutions' new welding technology enables significant light-weighting of the electric vehicle
Aluminium cables for high-current applications in electric vehicles can not only lower cost and weight but also improve the durability of the overall cable system and electric vehicle harness. So why haven't they been widely adopted? This article discusses the need for aluminium cables, what the...
Archipelago Yachts announces design completion of zero.63 featuring aluminium
Archipelago Yachts has announced the successful completion of the design for its breakthrough zero-carbon leisure vessle, the Archipelago zero.63, in conjunction with Chartwell Marine. The Archipelago zero.63 uses environmentally friendly aluminium materials designed to minimise ecological effects....
Airbus Helicopters officially initiates 3D printing centre in Germany for aviation aluminium parts
Aluminium components have gained significant attention in the aerospace sector as manufacturers look for ways to leverage the benefits of 3D printing. Airbus Helicopters, for instance, has inaugurated its 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, where it has installed TRUMPF systems to enhance its...
Use of new aluminium alloy blend creates the world’s lightest wristwatch, Ming LW.01
The Ming LW.01 series, recently announced by Ming Thein's brand, has caused quite a stir in the watchmaking community. The series has set a new record in the industry by creating the world's lightest mechanical wristwatches. The company achieved this feat by using AZ31...
AMAG is all set to transform the aerospace industry with precision innovation
AMAG Austria Metall AG, a company based in Ranshofen, Austria, takes flight with cutting-edge aerospace components, blending high-tech precision and sustainability. Their subsidiary, AMAG components, located in Übersee at Chiemsee, Germany, and Karlsruhe, Germany, successfully integrated advanced...
Great resignation is over for IT: Good or bad news for the global aluminium industry?
Introduction In the IT industry, resignations and job changes increased slightly before and during the pandemic. During the pandemic, the same tendency went only northward. The IT leaders of the world, many of them from India, had touched around 35% attrition rate, which was a major worry for them....
“Unlike steel or iron, aluminium requires highly specialized industrial ovens and controls to meet stringent temperature uniformity and precision heat treatment,” Tasha Jamaluddin, Managing Director, Epcon Industrial Systems, LP.
Tasha Jamaluddin is Managing Director of Epcon Industrial Systems, LP, widely published with technical expertise across industrial applications. She graduated from Harvard Business School with a Master’s Degree from NYU, a certified LEED, AP with the US Green Building Council, and OSHA 30 Certified...
