Calculate Embedded Emissions for Unwrought Aluminium (HS7601)

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Notes:
There may be a difference when calculating the price with respect to import volume, carbon price, and benchmark emissions, as the embedded formula may result in minor variations due to decimal rounding. Therefore, the actual value may vary.

CBAM is applicable to trade volumes starting from 50 metric tonnes. For trade volumes below 50 metric tonnes, CBAM does not apply.

Usage Procedure – How to use the CBAM Calculator Sheet

Enter or update values only in the INPUT
PARAMETERS section (Highlighted in blue) , including
the carbon price, benchmark emissions, CBAM
chargeable percentage (as per the phase-in year),
and imported quantity.

The system will automatically calculate the payable
emissions and the total CBAM cost (€) based on the
inputs provided.

Notes:
• Change any input value to automatically update CBAM cost.
• Formula used: Carbon price × payable emissions × quantity.
• Model aligned with CBAM supplier-side illustrative methodology.

03 JULY 2026 AL CIRCLE

ToZero project demonstrates recycling of aluminium scrap into 3D printing powder

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The ToZero (Towards Zero Waste in Aluminum BiW Manufacturing) project has demonstrated that recycled automotive aluminium scrap can be transformed into powder suitable for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), supporting efforts to increase the use of recycled materials in additive manufacturing.

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Supported under Italy's Accordi per l'Innovazione programme, the project involved Valland, Politecnico di Torino, Politecnico di Bari and the Fontana Group, with Valland leading the additive manufacturing phase.

The company developed LPBF processing parameters for recycled AA5083 aluminium powder and used the material to manufacture a structural automotive connection node known as the "Voletto". According to the project team, the recycled alloy was printed without hot cracking, while the finished component met targeted mechanical strength and ductility requirements.

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Topology optimisation reduced the component's weight from 1.68 kg towards a target of 0.8 kg. A life-cycle assessment carried out in accordance with ISO 14040/44 standards found that the optimised manufacturing process lowered the part's carbon footprint by approximately 73 per cent.

Despite the environmental gains, Valland said productivity remains a challenge. The company noted that recycled AA5083 prints significantly slower than the widely used AlSi10Mg alloy, making print speed one of the key barriers to large-scale industrial adoption.

The project reflects a wider industry trend towards producing additive manufacturing feedstock from recycled metal. Companies such as 6K Additive and Continuum Powders are also developing technologies to convert reclaimed industrial metal into high-quality powders for advanced manufacturing applications.

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Last updated on : 03 JULY 2026

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