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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FCR researchers design innovative system for recycling aluminium waste using solar radiation
Established in 2010, Fraunhofer Chile Research (FCR), one of the first research institutions of Corfo's Programme for the Attraction of International Centres of Excellence, is developing a solar concentration system to help recycle aluminium waste. The project will be funded by the government...
SMS Group: Leading the nextgen technologies and unmatched service in the metal industry
SMS Group is renowned worldwide as a forward-thinking provider of cutting-edge technology and exceptional plant construction and mechanical engineering service, particularly for the metals industry. Leveraging on its extensive 150-year legacy and unmatched proficiency in metallurgy, industrial...
SERAM to produce aesthetic markings on metals like aluminium with its latest partnership
SERAM, a global leader in decorative ribbons and a subsidiary of Neyret Group, has partnered with Qiova, a pioneer in developing high-speed industrial laser systems for precision material processing. With this partnership, SERAM will be able to produce an infinite variety of functional and...
Logitech’s Sight AI Camera promotes sustainability with its low-carbon aluminium frame
The pandemic has profoundly altered the world of work, resulting in a more mixed paradigm. This transition has created a new challenge: guaranteeing equitable participation and inclusion in meetings for remote and in-office personnel. To combat this, Logitech introduced the Sight AI Camera, which...
Mibet launches offshore floating solar panel with sturdy aluminium alloy support legs
Mibet has recently unveiled its latest floating solar panel system, the G5, which represents the fifth iteration of its floating systems. The G5 boasts an impressive composition of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic floats and aluminium alloy support legs, ensuring exceptional weather...
EOS prepares to launch Aluminium alloy Al5X1, ideal for high-precision machining
This summer, EOS GmbH is gearing up to release its latest high-strength aluminium alloy, the EOS Al5X1, which was recently showcased at the RAPID + TCT event. The development of this material is the result of EOS' new material screening programme, which considers its customers' specific...
Technological advancements key to China's aluminium sector's path to net-zero emissions
The world's second-largest economy, China dominates the global primary aluminium production, holding a staggering 57-58 per cent share of the market. However, China's aluminium industry significantly impacts its carbon footprint, contributing approximately 5 per cent to its total emissions....
Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, June 2023
In June 2023, the global aluminium industry experienced a combination of instability and a downward price trend, affecting both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). Despite the challenges, the aluminium value chain worldwide remains committed to pursuing a...
AMV Soluciones: Unleashing the power of Foundry 4.0 management solutions
AMV Soluciones is a proficient company specialising in developing advanced systems for the Foundry Industry. Headquartered in Spain, this technology provider excels in assisting businesses in harnessing the complete potential of Industry 4.0. By collaborating with AMV Soluciones, companies can...
Privateer unveils its first all-aluminium e-bike featuring Shimano EP801 drive system
Privateer has launched its first e-bike with promising winter-proof features and endure-ready geometry. The new E-161 electric enduro mountain bike boasts an all-aluminium body, size-specific chainstays, a Shimano EP801 drive system, and bigger winter-ready bearings. It also features a 4mm-thick...
Wilson Audio launches Sasha V loudspeaker featuring aerospace-grade aluminium
Wilson Audio has released the Sasha V loudspeakers models, handcrafted using proprietary materials, including the Utah-based company's X-Material, S-Material, and V-Material, as well high-quality elements like carbon fibre, aerospace-grade aluminium, austenitic stainless steel, and gold connections...
SAMI and EnPot sign intention to cooperate agreement in Beijing
On June 28, 2023, Shenyang Aluminium and Magnesium Engineering and Research Institute Co. Ltd. (SAMI) and New Zealand-based EnPot Ltd inked an Intention to Cooperate Agreement in Beijing in an official ceremony with New Zealand’s Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in Beijing. The agreement signals the...
FireDrone coated with aluminium to scope out burning buildings and wildfires
FireDrone, a prototype drone developed jointly by researchers from the Imperial College London and Empa. The drones are strong enough to survive extreme temperatures and infiltrate burning structures. To reflect heat, they coated it with super-reflective aluminium. After exposure to high...
Oerlikon AM provides 3D-printed aluminium heat exchangers for Ariane 6 rocket
Oerlikon AM, a specialist in additive manufacturing, has secured a contract worth up to €900,000 with ArianeGroup for the supply of 3D-printed heat exchanger sets for Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launcher. In adherence to the contract, Oerlikon AM will utilise additive manufacturing to produce...
Norwegian metal recycler Metallco uses Steinert sorting machines to extract reusable aluminium
Metallco AS, a Norwegian company, dominates the non-ferrous metal and steel scrap recycling market. They collect and sort all types of scrap metal to produce new aluminium at their in-house smelting plant. They've installed the latest key technologies in metal sorting, including two Steinert EddyC...
Aluminium industry seeks innovative technologies to reduce emissions
Aluminium is crucial in numerous technologies essential for facilitating the energy transition. However, it also contributes significantly to CO 2 emissions, accounting for approximately 3 per cent of the world's direct industrial CO 2 emissions, which amounted to 9.4 Gt in 2021, as reported by the...
Nothing’s first ever smartwatch might sport an aluminium frame like Nothing Phone 2
Rumours have been circulating that the Nothing Smartwatch, Wrist 1 will soon hit the Indian market. Apparently, the smartwatch will be made up of 100% recyclable aluminium. Sources suggest that the wearable device, from a start-up by Carl Pei in the UK, appeared on the BIS certification website...
PyroGenesis finalises US$2.7 million deal with Aluminerie Alouette for enhanced SPL technology
PyroGenesis Canada Inc. has recently publicised its latest contracts with Aluminerie Alouette worth $2.7 million. These contracts aim to further advance PyroGenesis' spent pot lining valorisation technology and develop a new valorisation solution for excess electrolytic baths. The contracts are...
