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Pangolin-shaped medical robot with aluminium scales safely navigates human body
22 JUN 20232MINS

Pangolin-shaped medical robot with aluminium scales safely navigates human body

A medical robot developed by a team of researchers utilizes soft materials and hard aluminium scales to navigate the human body safely. It can move freely, carry medication, and heat up when necessary. The robot is powered by external magnetic fields and delivers accurate treatment. This innovative...

Porsche Design P'8951 sunglasses cherish 100% sustainable full aluminium frames
21 JUN 20232MINS

Porsche Design P'8951 sunglasses cherish 100% sustainable full aluminium frames

Porsche Design's iconic series gets a new product named P'8951, which is the ultimate sunglass for those seeking innovation and style. It has been crafted fully out of aluminium, and this limited-edition eyewear takes inspiration from the legendary Porsche 911 and traverses the limitations of...

Aluminium-composed landing gear from TISCIS promises to save emissions in planes
21 JUN 20232MINS

Aluminium-composed landing gear from TISCIS promises to save emissions in planes

Farnborough-based TISICS has introduced new lightweight metal composite landing gear that it says may save £650k per aircraft per year in fuel expenses. Light Land, developed in collaboration with Safran Landing Systems, is believed to be the world's biggest metal composite built for civil...

Cymat begins testing prototype automotive components made of flagship aluminium foam
21 JUN 20233MINS

Cymat begins testing prototype automotive components made of flagship aluminium foam

Cymat Technologies Ltd. publicised the commencement of prototype automotive component production for an electric vehicle manufacturer ("OEM"). After a year of collaboration with the OEM, Cymat has developed an innovative aluminium solution for the underside impact protection of a new electric...

Sustainability shines with Alcore's pilot plant design completion
21 JUN 20233MINS

Sustainability shines with Alcore's pilot plant design completion

Alcore Limited, an 83%-owned subsidiary of ABx Group, has finished the primary engineering design phase for its quickly developing pilot facility and ordered a sizable laboratory reactor. Alcore is developing a pilot plant in NSW to recover fluorine from an ‘excess bath’ (an aluminium smelter waste...

Spirit AeroSystems signs NASA’s Sustainable Flight Partnership to develop lightweight flight parts
21 JUN 20232MINS

Spirit AeroSystems signs NASA’s Sustainable Flight Partnership to develop lightweight flight parts

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. has proudly declared its continued involvement in NASA's Sustainable Flight National Partnership as a valued partner in the Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project. Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is proud to be a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc....

Artificial Intelligence: A journey from the past to the promising future
21 JUN 20237MINS

Artificial Intelligence: A journey from the past to the promising future

History of Artificial Intelligence: The history of artificial intelligence (AI) can be traced back to the early days of computing when scientists and engineers began to explore the possibility of creating machines that could think for themselves. One of the earliest pioneers in AI research was Alan...

Google Pixel tablet enters market with a 100% recycled aluminium enclosure
20 JUN 20232MINS

Google Pixel tablet enters market with a 100% recycled aluminium enclosure

Constructed with premium materials and finished with a nano-ceramic coating inspired by porcelain, Google's Pixel tablet is unmatched in its class. Additionally, it is constructed with over 30% recycled materials, including 100% recycled aluminium in the device's case. The Pixel Tablet, specially...

Cassapolis to host Hydro's newly expanded aluminum technology centre
20 JUN 20232MINS

Cassapolis to host Hydro's newly expanded aluminum technology centre

Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced that it would relocate its aluminium technology centre from Zeeland to Cassapolis in Michigan, giving it a bigger space and better infrastructure. The new technology centre will be located adjoining Hydro’s under-construction...

Paris Airshow 2023: Skyportz’s grand display of aluminium vetriports intrigues the audience
20 JUN 20233MINS

Paris Airshow 2023: Skyportz’s grand display of aluminium vetriports intrigues the audience

Skyportz, a leader in air taxi infrastructure, has unveiled an excellent design for a vertiport to facilitate the swift establishment of an international network of air taxi landing sites. These innovative aluminium vertiport solutions are affordable and modular, providing a turn-key option for...

Canadian Solar exhibits TOPCon solar modules with aluminium-alloy frames at Intersolar Europe
20 JUN 20232MINS

Canadian Solar exhibits TOPCon solar modules with aluminium-alloy frames at Intersolar Europe

Canadian Solar, a Chinese module producer, is exhibiting its 700 W bifacial TOPCon solar modules this week at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany. Canadian Solar said in December 2022 that it will commence mass manufacturing of TOPCon solar modules in the first quarter of 2023. IP68 junction boxes...

Cinch’s MD801 Series connectors come in aluminium shells with multiple finish options
19 JUN 20231MINS

Cinch’s MD801 Series connectors come in aluminium shells with multiple finish options

Cinch Connectivity Solutions has expanded its Mil/Aero Circular MD801 Series of connectors. The MD801 5-3, MD801 6-4, MD801 7-10, MD801 13-2, and MD801 13-3 models are now available in aluminium shells with various finish choices. The Mil/Aero Circular MD801 is included in the series because of its...

DTE bags US$10 million Novelis and EIC backed funding to enhance its LP-LIBS™ sensor technology
19 JUN 20234MINS

DTE bags US$10 million Novelis and EIC backed funding to enhance its LP-LIBS™ sensor technology

DTE, a company that provides support for decision-making in the metals production and manufacturing industry, has successfully raised US$10 million in a Series A2 round. This funding will be utilised to drive innovation and expand the company's global outreach. DTE is grateful for the support of...

NORD’s nsd tupH surface treatment ensures corrosion resistance to aluminium-based components
19 JUN 20232MINS

NORD’s nsd tupH surface treatment ensures corrosion resistance to aluminium-based components

NORD DRIVESYSTEMS now offers a solution for the needs of drive technology for harsh environmental conditions in the range of products acquainted with conventional geared motors. The nsd tupH Sealed Surface Conversion System from NORD has a unique treatment that renders drive surfaces with aluminium...

Rosatom commissions the creation of aluminium robots to be used in nuclear reactors
19 JUN 20232MINS

Rosatom commissions the creation of aluminium robots to be used in nuclear reactors

Rosatom encouraged the Special Design & Technological Bureau of Applied Robotics to create an amphibious robot that can work in emergency situations at nuclear facilities. The robot is lightweight due to the use of aluminium in its construction and can carry objects up to 25 kg while conducting...

Revolutionary race: Automakers shift gears to embrace Tesla's aluminium die-casting technology Gigacasting
19 JUN 20232MINS

Revolutionary race: Automakers shift gears to embrace Tesla's aluminium die-casting technology Gigacasting

The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor said it would adopt a technology spearheaded by Tesla known as “Gigacasting” to enhance performance and curtail the cost of future electric vehicles (EVs). Toyota is hardly the only company following Tesla's lead. General Motors,...

“Architects have shown great creativity in using aluminium for thousands of iconic designs around the globe”, Khaled Abdelmoneim, CEO, ALUPCO
19 JUN 20236MINS

“Architects have shown great creativity in using aluminium for thousands of iconic designs around the globe”, Khaled Abdelmoneim, CEO, ALUPCO

Khaled Abdelmoneim was appointed the CEO of ALUPCO in 2009. With a robust 32 years of experience, he has held various positions across multiple industries in engineering, project management, sales, and general management. Khaled left his mark in esteemed multinational organizations like Procter &...

Arriva orders 18 WINK trains with lightweight aluminium superstructure from Stadler Rail
15 JUN 20232MINS

Arriva orders 18 WINK trains with lightweight aluminium superstructure from Stadler Rail

The WINK is a regional train made by Stadler Rail, a Swiss rolling stock company. It's a two-car multiple-unit train with a lightweight aluminium superstructure designed for branch lines with minimal passenger footfall. WINK is a German acronym for "convertible, innovative short train for local...