Pierre Vareille, European Aluminium Association chairman and CEO of Constellium, at the launch of the Sustainability Roadmap for the aluminum industry on April 23, 2015 discussed the aluminum effect — 75% of all of the aluminum ever produced is still in use today. Other video interviews from the Sustainability Roadmap event, include: Our Sustainability Roadmap: […]
Ultimaker is one of the big name producers of 3D printing equipment for hobbyists and tinkerers. In homage to the manufacturer, a software engineer from Austin, TX, designed and built a 3D printer based on the Ultimaker2 utilizing aluminum extrusions as its frame. By adding an aluminum frame, he was able to create a printer […]
February 25 – “The Aluminium Market Analysis, Financials and Forecasting 2015-2025,” Vision Gain The economic crisis of 2008 caused a sharp decline in the demand for aluminium worldwide. As a result of the lower demand, the market became oversupplied, which pushed the prices down. Excessive warehousing of aluminium is a result of this oversupply, with […]
Bill Hammack from Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois, details the engineering choices underlying the design of a beverage can. He explains why it is cylindrical, outlines the manufacturing steps needed to created the can, notes why the can narrows near it lid, shows close ups of the double-seam that hold the lid on, […]
The ET Foundation, the educational and scientific organization devoted to promoting and advancing aluminum extrusion processes and technologies, and Bonnell Aluminum are seeking entries for the 2015 International Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. Scholarships in the form of cash awards will be presented to the top designs. Bonnell Aluminum will be the sole sponsor for […]
January 1 – “LME to raise rental charges to offset the fast load-out rates,” Al Circle January 7 – “LME warehouses divided on new rules,” American Metal Market January 7 – “COLUMN-New year, same old warehouse problems for London Metal Exchange,” by Andy Home, Reuters The core underlying problem remains the yawning gulf between the […]
Every two years, the European Aluminium Awards are given to products or projects in which aluminum has been applied in an innovative manner. Industrial designers, manufactures, importers, architects, builders, and artists can enter the competition in various categories.Judging criteria includes originality and functionality of the use of materials, functionality of the product, design, durability (in […]
This roundup covers the time period of December 10 through January 6. December 10 – “Aluminum Leaving LME Seen by Jefferies Increasing Volatility,” Bloomburg December 15 – “COLUMN-Glencore’s Pacorini entrenches LME warehousing position,” By Andy Home, Reuters All good news, it appears, for the LME, which has been lambasted by industrial users for its dysfunctional […]
