Novelis Inc. is investing approximately $90 million to increase recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBCs) at its plant in Latchford, UK. The project will increase the facility’s recycling capacity for UBCs by 85,000 tonnes per year, equaling a growth of more than 100%. “Of all the recycling players in the European market, Novelis has […]
By Peter Pollak, The Aluminum Association (Retired). In 1914, the National Bureau of Standards and 14 copper wire manufacturers developed an electrical conductivity standard for copper.1 This International Annealed Copper Standard (IACS) enabled the development of uniform resistance tables that became the foundation for electrical engineering, codes, and standards. Back then, the possibility of another […]
By Kevin Widlic, Contributing Editor. At Milan Design Week 2024, aluminum reinforced its case as a feature material among designers and aesthetes from across the world. The various designs presented at the show demonstrate that aluminum can be a powerful material for more than just furniture. Milan Design Week, or Salone del Mobile, originated in […]
Hydro plans to begin testing green hydrogen in a three-year industrial-scale pilot at its new recycling unit recently opened at Hydro Høyanger, Norway. Green hydrogen has the potential to replace fossil energy in the recycling of aluminum, enabling zero-carbon aluminum products. “Hydro is pursuing multiple paths to decarbonize our operations,” said Hanne Simensen, executive vice […]
Fives, a world leader in industrial combustion, and Lhyfe, a producer of green and renewable hydrogen, signed an MOU to provide a complete decarbonized solution for various industries, from hydrogen production to combustion. Lhyfe will produce and supply green hydrogen, and Fives will provide optimized and safe solutions for its use in industrial combustion processes. In […]
Elysis, the technology partnership between Rio Tinto and Alcoa, plans to launch its first industrial-scale demonstration plant at the Arvida smelter complex in Québec, Canada. This investment will support the ongoing development of the breakthrough Elysis inert anode technology, which is said to eliminate all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the traditional smelting process and […]
By Andrew Halonen, Mayflower Consulting LLC. Every business owner would like to have a better understanding of their customer to be sure they are meeting customer needs and are remaining competitive. So, how do they get this insight and feedback? The process is referred to as the voice of the customer (VOC). While this sounds […]
Bugatti introduced the Tourbillon, a new hyper sports car with a completely redesigned powertrain and platform. The new design utilizes aluminum and other lightweight materials to improve performance. The new hyper sports car features an all-new 8.3-liter naturally aspirated V16 engine, which is paired with two electric motors in the front axle and one electric […]
