By Barbara Rinderer, Consulting in Partnership Pty. Ltd. After a short hiatus, the 7th Australasian Aluminium Extrusion Conference (AAEC 2025) is to be held in Brisbane, Australia, on July 14–17, 2025. With its strong industry focus, this conference series has enjoyed the support of industry giants throughout its history, including retired chairman Ivan Grasis; the […]
Karma Automotive introduced its new two-door coupe, the Amaris, which features a more powerful, next-generation extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) powertrain combined with an aluminum architecture. “Karma Automotive remains at the forefront of EREV powertrains, and believes now more than ever that the freedom of refueling either with gasoline or electricity is ideally suited to the […]
Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have discovered special atomic patterns, called quasicrystals, which increase the strength of 3D-printed aluminum alloys. This discovery makes it possible to use these alloys in lightweight, high-strength objects such as airplane parts. Challenges of 3D-Printing Aluminum In the powder bed fusion method of 3D printing, […]
Waiting For Ideas, a Paris, France-based creative studio, introduced the PP-1 turntable, a beautifully crafted system carved out of aluminum. This design combines excellent sound quality with a visually stunning monolithic structure. “In a world where music has become an endless stream, where tracks flow seamlessly without pause, PP-1 redefines the listening experience,” stated Waiting […]
Dee Zee is a manufacturer of components and accessories for the automotive market. In line with its focus on continuous improvement, innovation, and technology, the company expanded its operation with a new vertical powder coating line at its Broadway campus in Iowa. The line was installed in February 2025, with commissioning currently in progress and […]
Chiz Bros., a producer of custom solutions for refractory and high temperature applications, completed the acquisition of Advanced Material Science, a supplier of thermal and electrical insulation material. “The acquisition of Advanced Material Science will help us expand our offerings in regard to induction insulation and utilize their quick turnaround and precise machine services,” said […]
Hydro plans to invest NOK 15 billion in the construction of a new wire rod casthouse at its aluminum smelter in Karmøy, Norway. This is the company’s largest investment in Norway in ten years. “This investment will expand the capacity of wire rod to supply our customers with low-carbon solutions needed to develop and expand […]
Century Aluminum is a global metals and mining company with primary aluminum production operations in the U.S. and Iceland. The company’s smelting facility in Mt. Holly, South Carolina, houses casting equipment capable of processing nearly 230,000 tonnes of aluminum, producing standard-grade ingot, extrusion billet, and other products. As the first primary aluminum plant in the […]
