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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Entering their lineup of gaming prowess is the new Blade 16 with several brand-new features. Razer has launched a new addition, the Blade 16, whose chief features are a 16-inch ultra-thin, QHD+ 240Hz OLED display, which also supports VESA HDR TrueBlack 1000 certification. This laptop is available...
The global aluminium value chain is going through some significant changes. With shifting trade patterns, increasing geopolitical tensions, innovations driven by sustainability and rising cost pressures, the market fundamentals are being redefined. The industry is facing a tricky mix of...
From rule-based sorting to full rule-based sorting to full integration and connectivity. Since the introduction of the first AUTOSORT™ 30 years ago, TOMRA has led the industry transition from pioneering automated sorting to fully integrated, connected systems. Visitors to the booth will learn about...
The importance of aluminium for the global energy transition is undeniable, yet the fact remains that its production is one of the most carbon-intensive processes in the industrial sector. According to the International Aluminium Institute (2023), the aluminium value chain accounts for roughly 3...
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro sits in the mid-range segment, with a strong focus on its aluminium build. It features a 6.8-inch display (2800×1260), a 5,080 mAh battery, and is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, with base variants starting at 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Design-wise, this is...
Leadrive Technology has moved into mass production of its EV0062 hybrid dual motor controller, bringing into focus a design that incorporates a dual-channel water-cooled aluminium capacitor to manage thermal performance under demanding conditions. The unit, confirmed on March 23, 2026, is being...
Rio Tinto is increasing its focus on aluminium as part of a long-term strategy, driven by rising demand for low-carbon metals. The company is now looking beyond its long-established base in Canada to expand across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Jérôme Pécresse, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto, said,...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has reported strong progress in strengthening water security in villages in the vicinity of its operational areas in Odisha and Chhattisgarh on World Water Day 2026. Through a growing portfolio of over 330 water structures and community ponds,...
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) performed a field evaluation of an aluminium-based lithium-ion battery designed for wide temperature ranges in Heilongjiang Province. At -25 °C, the battery attained more than 92 per cent discharge efficiency in practical urban driving and...
Orora’s Helio direct-to-can digital printing technology has been used on aluminium cans for Pirate Life Brewing’s latest limited-edition release, Mosaic Discotheque, highlighting its ability to create high-build, tactile finishes on aluminium packaging. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
SABIC recently launched new compounds for ADAS thermal management, exterior parts that are made of recycled materials and EV battery structures at PIAE 2026 in Baden-Baden. Among the materials introduced are LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds made using post-consumer recycled content. SABIC also presented...
What was once treated as a stubborn by-product of mining may now find a second life in industry. Researchers at the CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology have worked out a way to convert leftover bauxite residue into refractory bricks capable of withstanding very high temperatures....
By partnering with Monitizer, Lianhuashan Foundry brings every aspect of production into one clear view—unlocking greater efficiency, reducing energy costs, improving quality and increasing uptime. This data-driven approach empowers the team to lead the way in smart, sustainable manufacturing....
Four new machined aluminium threaded inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes, have been launched by SPIROL, a manufacturer of fasteners and components. The latest addition includes the Series INS19, INS20, INS29 and INS30, helping to enhance the existing...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has deployed its first cohort of women crane pilots at its Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) unit in Korba, Chhattisgarh, advancing a women first operating model within one of the country’s most technology-‑enabled‑ smelting...
Clopay Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF ) and North America's largest manufacturer of residential and commercial garage doors, earned a Best of IBS ™ Award at the 2026 NAHB International Builders' Show in Orlando. The company's Avante® door with C-Power™...
The 14 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–2026) will bring together leading experts, industry professionals, technology providers, and researchers from across the global aluminium value chain. The conference will be held from September 9–11, 2026 at Mayfair...
Rio Tinto and Prysmian have started an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminium cables for the data centre sector. The project combines aluminium production and cable technology to reduce the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
