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COROS DURA 2 SOLAR features anodised aluminium alloy frame in redesigned cycling computer
COROS has introduced the DURA 2 SOLAR, a second-generation GPS cycling computer featuring an anodised aluminium alloy frame and a braided carbon fibre back. The new model combines aluminium construction with a larger touchscreen, updated navigation functions and extended battery life. The device features an aluminium upper frame with a profile measuring just 5.7 mm at its thinnest point. Its construction combines the metal with carbon fibre to keep the overall weight at 99 grams without a mount, increasing to 138 grams with a compatible mount. The use of aluminium is part of a broader redesign that gives the cycling computer a slimmer profile. COROS has also expanded the screen size from 2.7 inches in the original DURA to 3.5 inches in the new model, improving the available display area...
Rio Tinto plans 360 MWh heat battery, Australia’s largest for Yarwun alumina refinery
Rio Tinto is assessing the use of thermal energy storage at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Queensland, Australia, through a partnership with Rondo Energy. The proposed system would store 360 MWh of energy and deliver heat at a rate of 30 MW, potentially reducing the refinery’s reliance on fossil fuels to produce steam. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed AUD 3.6 million (USD 2.5 million) for front-end engineering and design studies. A further AUD 38 million (USD 27 million) could be made available to support installation if the study is completed successfully and the project proceeds. Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours " by Jorge Dyszel. The proposed installation would be among the first large-scale industrial...
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Speira launches CORIS high-purity aluminium range with purity levels of up to 99.9999%
German aluminium producer Speira has launched CORIS, a new product label for high-purity aluminium designed for advanced technology applications, including semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, medical technology and electrification. The CORIS range covers aluminium purity levels from 99.9% (3N) to 99.9999% or higher (6N+). Speira said the products are designed to meet the growing demand for materials with high electrical and thermal conductivity, precision and reliability. The company controls trace elements at parts-per-million (ppm) levels to maintain consistent material quality and performance. High-purity aluminium is used in applications where even small amounts of impurities can affect the material's properties. Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers - Become...
AI model identifies electrolyte conditions to reduce aluminium corrosion in batteries
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed an artificial intelligence-based framework to analyse aluminium corrosion and identify electrolyte conditions that could improve the performance of aluminium-air batteries. Aluminium-air batteries have attracted interest as a potential energy source for electric vehicles because aluminium is abundant, recyclable and relatively inexpensive. However, corrosion of the aluminium anode in alkaline electrolytes remains a major challenge, as it wastes active material, generates hydrogen gas and affects battery reliability. Published in Frontiers in Batteries and Electrochemistry , the study examined how a commercial aluminium-magnesium-silicon (Al-Mg-Si) alloy corrodes in sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) solutions at...
Gleich Aluminium installs new panel cutting saw to improve processing efficiency
Gleich Aluminium has installed a new fm 8 panel cutting system from IMA Schelling at its facility in Kaltenkirchen, Germany, replacing its existing saw. It completed the installation in three weeks while maintaining ongoing operations. The company selected the new system for its short throughput times, component layout, and readiness for further automation. Gleich employs 150 people and produces around 20,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Gleich Managing Director Sebastian Ricken said the decision came down to design details and cost-effectiveness, as competing systems offered similar performance. He said, “The way the system now stands...
Indian Aluminum producer signs final acceptance for hot mill edge trimmer system installed by Primetals Technologies
Primetals Technologies has installed a new trimmer‑chopper unit to enhance the performance of an aluminium hot mill line in India. Following a well-executed installation and commissioning period, Primetals Technologies is pleased to announce that the customer has signed the final acceptance certificate (FAC). This milestone marks the successful formal completion of the project. The new equipment has been integrated into the existing exit table arrangement and engineered to fit the current foundation without the need for additional modifications. This approach allowed for a faster installation within a shorter shutdown period of the hot mill line, as well as reduced capital expenditure. Enhanced product quality The modernisation included the installation of a new edge trimmer and a...
Gränges Powder Metallurgy and partners develop 2 aluminium-scandium alloys, targeting 2027 demonstrators
Gränges Powder Metallurgy (GPM), PINT and the Institut de Recherche Technologique Matériaux, Métallurgie et Procédés (IRT M2P) are developing two aluminium-scandium alloys for Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB), a form of 3D printing. The partners expect to produce the first demonstrator components in 2027. The programmes are currently in development and testing. The alloys are designed for different uses, including high-temperature applications and equipment operating in hydrogen environments. Al-Si-Sc alloy targets high-temperature applications The first alloy, Al-Si-Sc, is designed for applications that require heat resistance and dimensional accuracy. It contains a high proportion of silicon, along with scandium and other alloying elements. The development builds on GPM’s...
The next generation of Molten Metal Level Control
Precimeter just unveiled LynCor at ALUMINIUM 2026. This is our new hardware and software platform for automated molten metal level control. Along with the platform we unveiled the first product in the series, LynCor ProH laser camera sensor. Together the platform and the laser camera sensor marks the next step in our development of more connected, reliable and efficient casthouse automation. Laser camera sensors have been at the core of our business since 1995. Over three decades, we have seen how heat, slag, metal splashes and limited process visibility challenge casting operations. When maintenance interrupts production or a process issue leaves no recorded evidence, the consequences extend beyond the sensor itself. LynCor brings measurement, connectivity and diagnostics together to...
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