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...
Grow with
AL Circle
Digital transformation in aluminium heat treatment
Introduction Globally, around 22% of the Aluminium usage per annum undergoes Heat Treatment and Casting [i], equivalent to around 32% of the annual primary aluminium production of the world [ii] Globally, there are a few thousand companies related to aluminium heat treatment. The number of...
EGA encourages the use of wearable technology to detect body heat in UAE’s scorching summer
Emirates Global Aluminium, a prominent industrial organisation in the United Arab Emirates, has recently announced its successful expansion of the Kenzen wearable technology platform. This revolutionising technology has been made available to 350 employee volunteers as part of EGA's 'Beat the Heat'...
Robooter E40, the second smart powered aluminium wheelchair from Dash Rehab
Dash Rehab, a mobility equipment provider, has released the Robooter E40, the company's second smart-powered wheelchair. The E40 is a 4mph manual-fold powered aluminium wheelchair that can be operated with a smartphone and has built-in functions. These features include the option to alter the voice...
New-Zealand based aluminium-ion battery technology developer joins EnergyLab's 2023 cohort
The Climate Solutions Accelerator is EnergyLab's flagship programme, providing the greatest climate innovation businesses with the resources they need to succeed. For this year's Climate Solutions Accelerator cohort, an angel investor committee has chosen around 10 startups like ElecSome, Savic...
Italian Volt’s electric motorcycle Lacama 2.0 speeds on a single cast aluminium frame
Italian Volt, a renowned motorcycle manufacturer, unleashed its latest Lacama 2.0., featuring a lightweight frame forged from a single cast aluminium. This cutting-edge electric motorcycle first made its debut in concept form in 2017 and has undergone various revisions and enhancements since then....
China develops robotic car to maintain FAST telescope featuring reflective aluminium plates
A group of Chinese engineers have created an autonomous robotic automobile capable of cleaning, repairing, and replacing parts on the country's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the world's biggest single-dish and most sensitive radio telescope. The telescope's...
Nauticus Robotics launches aluminium-hulled surface vessel with subsea robots for better navigation
A company called Nauticus Robotics from Houston has developed a remarkable solution known as the Nauticus Fleet, a group of electric surface and subsea robots. The Hydronaut, an autonomous surface vessel measuring 59 feet, has been tailor-made for the purpose of transporting, deploying,...
Kingston Custom's BMW R 18: The Crown is carved from a 2mm thick aluminium sheet
Dirk Oehlerking of Kingston Custom is widely recognized for his impressive work in the world of custom motorcycles. His latest creation, the BMW R 18 The Crown, has been generating quite a buzz among enthusiasts, following the success of his previous masterpiece, the R 18 Spirit of Passion. The...
Lezyne’s brand new LED product line adores heat resistant aluminium frames
Lezyne has recently introduced a revamped selection of LED products, meticulously crafted and developed in-house to deliver the ultimate lighting experience for cyclists. It has an aluminium body that helps keep the light's internal temperature at bay. The brand's product lineup boasts unparalleled...
Robotics technology enhances productivity in the aluminium industry
The development of numerically controlled machinery and the increasing prevalence of computers paved the way for the emergence of the first industrial robots. Griffith "Bill" P. Taylor is credited with creating the first industrial robot that adhered to the ISO definition in 1937. The robot...
Jackery 2000 Plus power station with aluminium handle bags the SEAL Sustainable Product Award 2023
Jackery, the world's leading developer of creative and environmentally friendly portable power solutions, has introduced the Jackery 2000 Plus, the first in a new line of solar generators. The power station is mobile due to its trolley format with two tyres and an aluminium pull-out handle, and it...
China’s Innovation X satellite includes all-aluminium freeform camera and InSb infrared detectors
The "Innovation X Scientific Flight" programme, a new paradigm for low-cost space research and new technology investigations, was announced jointly by the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Innovation Academy of Microsatellite (IAMC) and Zhongke Aerospace Exploration Technology Company. According to...
Boomerang's Bottling System keeps spreading sustainability all over Austin and Pennsylvania
In a concerted effort to promote eco-friendliness and sustainability, the Austin Convention Center has partnered with Boomerang to introduce its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly bottling system to the center. Situated at the very core of the lively and bustling city of Austin, Texas, the Austin...
End-user recap: Humanoid warehouse worker DigitⓇ featuring aerospace-grade aluminium took ProMat tradeshow by surprise
Innovative applications of aluminium in the end-use sector know no bounds. Week comes and week goes, but we never fall short of surprising products made of aluminium. One such was DigitⓇ displayed at ProMat, one of the leading tradeshows in the US known for showcasing newest industry advances....
Genius from Kerala uses a Bajaj Pulsar NS200 engine to fly self-made aluminium aircraft
A man from Kerala has ingeniously designed a flying machine worth INR 2 lakhs with the help of a Bajaj Pulsar NS200 engine and aluminium as the base metal. Anand's innovative creation has been advertised through the YouTube Channel Village Vartha. This is indefinitely one of the most significant...
AnkerMake M5C 3D printer sports a sturdy aluminium alloy base for increased stability
AnkerMake, a 3D printing brand by Anker Innovations, announced the release of the AnkerMake M5C 3D printer. The company claims that this printer is designed for easy customization of functions with a single click via the AnkerMake app. The aluminium alloy base of the printer gives it extreme...
Brazed aluminium fins optimize BorgWarner 800V HVCH for EV applications
A major OEM's supplier has contracted BorgWarner, a provider of thermal and energy management solutions for automobiles, to supply high voltage coolant heaters (HVCH) for three electric vehicle (EV) platforms. The 800V HVCH developed by BorgWarner features a compact and lightweight design, enabled...
Rumours suggest Apple Watch Series 9's aluminium version will be available in Barbie pink
It is rumoured that Apple iPhone 15 will be accompanied by the much-awaited Apple Watch Series 9 when it hits the stores in September this year. A new Apple Watch colour option would also be available for only the aluminium variant of the Series 9 model. It is not at all surprising to see the...
