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The Inspire 2.0 design tool developed by ALMAG Aluminum in Canada incorporates six unique profiles to showcase the broad capabilities of aluminum extrusion and available secondary processes. The aim is to support designers and engineers and encourage the development of new ideas that are producible and ready to evolve into finished products. See article on page 16. (Photo: Anish Philip, ALMAG Aluminum.)
Articles
Superior Extrusion Secures Its Future with New Expansion
Page 6
ET ’24 Spotlights Sustainability and Design Innovation for the Global Extrusion Industry
By Jerome Fourmann
Page 10
Preparing Aluminum Extruders for the Next Upturn: Interview with Jason Weber
Page 14
Inspiring Design Tool Demonstrates the Broad Capabilities of Extrusion
By David Lee and Ben Kuhn
Page 16
Growth Opportunities Using AI Tools in the Extrusion Market
By Andrew Halonen
Page 18
Addressing Recruitment Challenges Through Diversity and Inclusion
By Kevin Widlic
Page 24
How Thixomolding is Redefining Electric Vehicle Production
By Melissa Zirps
Page 28
Four Overlooked Points in Aluminum Operations That Can Lead to Explosions
By Alex Lowery
Page 32
Enhancing Extrusion Press Performance and Sustainability Through Drive and Control Upgrades
By Michael R. Kramer
Page 34