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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The Predator Triton 14: Aluminium lidded laptop specially designed for gamers and professionals
Gone are the days of struggling with hulking laptops. Acer has a solution to this. The new Acer Predator Triton 14 illustrates how a lightweight laptop can be beneficial and powerful. The lid made of aluminium is sturdy, sleek, durable, anti-corrosive and travel-friendly, catering to both the needs...
Germany's University of Bayreuth researchers discover a unique method for recycling APL
Researchers from the University of Bayreuth in Germany have brainstormed a brand new method of recycling aluminium-plastic composite (APL) films, usually found in packaging solutions for potato chips worldwide. Through this newly discovered novel process, researchers are recreating energy-efficient...
Designs Signage Solutions works on how to re-engineer the aluminium used for signs
Designs Signage Solutions has introduced easy-to-store, reusable, and recyclable event solutions while also improving the quality of its 3D scanning procedures. And the emphasis on innovation is an essential aspect of the firm's development, resulting in 50 per cent growth as it marks its 30th...
Samsung encourages South Africans to join its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign
Samsung envisions a society where technology coexists with humanity to protect the earth for future generations. As a result, Samsung is urging South African customers to join its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign by doing little acts for a better world in their everyday lives. However, Samsung...
Growing demand for aluminium battery foil prompts China to commission 17 new capacities
Aluminium battery foil projects are spearheading in China, with 17 new plants under construction or some started production, reported the Shanghai Metals Market survey. Out of the 17 new projects with a total capacity of 1.272 million tonnes, 15 are estimated to be fully operational before the end...
Zera Cooling Crescent comprising aluminium and silicone offers relief during menopause
The Zera Cooling Crescent, invented by Aphra Hallam, is a wearable device that reduces the hot flushes that women might suffer during menopause. The device comprises reusable aluminium and silicone and is meant to fit comfortably behind the neck. The gadget employs thermoelectric technology to...
2024 Olympic updates: Renishaw delivers bespoke aluminium parts for new Hope-Lotus track bike
Renishaw, a global engineering technologies company, has collaborated with British Cycling and other partners to develop the new Hope-Lotus track bike as part of its ongoing partnership with the Great Britain Cycling Team. The experts have decided to use aluminium and titanium parts to make the...
Aluminium, a greater substitute for rare earth elements in Electric Vehicles
The rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has brought to light the problem of using rare earths in contemporary technologies. Fortunately, there are many solutions for eliminating the usage of rare earths in EVs. Induction motors, for example, have widely been employed in the EV industry and...
ALFED collaborates with Fronius UK and Cranfield University to present the cutting-edge ‘Aluminium Welding Technology Event’
ALFED, the Aluminium Federation, has joined forces with Fronius UK and Cranfield University to present an engaging and knowledge-packed day. This event will feature captivating demonstrations, and insightful discussions centred around the fascinating subject of aluminium joining. The Aluminium...
Kolkata metro network awaits the integration of steel-encased aluminium third rail system
In a mission to imitate global green initiatives by metro networks, Kolkata Railways is about to introduce a steel-encased aluminium third rail system replacing the older pure-steel version. This will make the entire metro chain much more sustainable, reducing carbon emissions to a great extent....
Corsair launches new HS80 Max wireless headset strengthened by aluminium
CORSAIR, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gaming, multimedia production, and PC enthusiast gear and technology, introduces the HS80 Max wireless headset, which is mainly made of aluminium. The HS80 MAX is a multi-platform gaming headset that supports Bluetooth and...
AddUp selects Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy for its FormUp 350 3D printing machine
AddUp FormUp 350 machines are compatible with Constellium's Aheadd CP1 Aluminium Alloy, as the additive manufacturing company announced in a recent advancement. Constellium's aluminium alloy has far more precise machining and performance conduct than the conventionally used AS7 and AS10 grades of...
IIT Kharagpur introduces 3-month AI programme, learn technology application in aluminium industry
In early August, the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur inaugurated a programme on artificial intelligence (AI) to educate students about using technology in the manufacturing industry, including aluminium. The programme will be for three months, with classes only on weekends. Teachers from...
Nasa's Voyager 2 in aluminium casing transmits "heartbeat" signal to Earth
The USA unraveled a very interesting occurrence on Tuesday, August 1, when Nasa's distant Voyager 2 probe sent a "heartbeat" signal to Earth after mission control unexpectedly cut contact. The intriguing part about Voyager 1 and 2 is that these space probes were packed in aluminium before being...
Foshan’s AL Technology Co. Ltd. joins world’s first B2B platform for aluminium, AL CircleBiz
AL Technology Co. Ltd. is a reputable company that was established in 2018 in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. The company has a specialisation in serving the aluminium processing industry, and it benefits from Foshan's significant aluminium production hub, which provides them with access to...
Crystal IS Inc and Asahi Kasei produce the first 4mm single-crystal aluminium nitride substrate
It has come to our attention that Crystal IS Inc, a company based in Green Island, New York, USA, has successfully developed a 4-inch (100mm) single-crystal aluminium nitride (AlN) substrate. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their ability to scale and meet production demands. It has...
Benefits of using of AI, IoT and automation in the aluminium industry
The aluminium industry has witnessed a technological evolution in the past decade, with big players altering their production methods to include automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). After the Paris Environmental Pact of 2015, where the world vouched to be more...
Be ready to learn ‘Digital Transformation in the Aluminium Industry’ with AL Circle’s forthcoming report
Adopting digital solutions by manufacturing industries to enhance production and operational processes is no longer an unconventional practice. From the textile industry to metallurgy, none is indifferent to digitalisation and its benefits. The aluminium industry is no exception to this trend and...
