Nagoya University developed a new method that uses metal 3D printing to create a new aluminum alloy series optimized for high strength and heat resistance. The new alloys use low-cost, abundant elements, and are recycle-friendly. One variant is said to remain both strong and flexible at 300°C. “The alloys also proved easier to 3D print […]
Hydro is joining Alumobility, a non-profit association of leading aluminum producers and downstream technology partners committed to advancing the adoption of aluminum within modern vehicles. This reinforces Hydro’s commitment to advancing industry knowledge and supporting automotive OEMs in producing lighter and more sustainable vehicles. “Aluminum is critical in enabling lighter, more energy efficient and circular […]
Novelis successfully commissioned the new baghouses at its recycling center in Latchford, U.K.. This represents a major milestone in the plant’s $90 million expansion project. The project, first announced in mid-2024, aims to aims to double the doubling the site’s capacity to recycle used beverage cans (UBCs), transforming Latchford into a state-of-the-art recycling hub. The investment […]
AKFA Aluminum Solutions U.S. LLC, a division of the Uzbekistan-based AKFA Group, plans to build a new aluminum extrusion plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to being AKFA’s first U.S. operation, this also makes them the first Uzbek company to establish a manufacturing operation in the U.S. This is in line with the company’s […]
Remi Claeys Aluminium N.V., a company that specializes in manufacturing high-frequency welded aluminum tubes used in various high-end applications, ordered a complete new aluminum recycling plant for production of rolling ingots at its facility in Lichtervelde, Belgium. This investment enables the processing of heavily contaminated aluminum scrap while improving production effectiveness. As the supplier of […]
Aluminum cans are among the most sustainable forms of beverage packaging, thanks to their high recycling rate, as highlighted by the new study announced by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) at COP30. Commissioned by the Global Beverage Can Circularity Alliance (GBCCA) and conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting, the study notes that aluminum beverage cans […]
Light Metal Age (LMA) strives to be at the forefront of the major trends in worldwide aluminum manufacturing. By looking back at the most viewed articles and news stories that we published on our website, we hope to highlight the major trends and developments from the previous year. In 2025, these stories reveal a distinct interest […]
Lotte Aluminium USA LLC issued a final acceptance certificate (FAC) for the high-bay store installed at its new foil production facility in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The facility is dedicated to producing aluminum cathode foils, which will be integral to manufacturing lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. For Lotte Aluminium, the innovative high-bay store is a milestone in […]
