Ferrari revealed the production-ready chassis and components of its new electric car, the Elettrica — the first full-electric model in the company’s history. The model is a key element in the company’s multi-energy strategy, which encompasses internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV), and fully electric powertrains. “With the new Ferrari […]
Chinalco Southwest Aluminum Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chongqing Xipeng, China, placed an order a new 1+4 aluminum hot strip mill from SMS group. This is part of the company’s plan to expand its product portfolio to serve the packaging, automotive, and aviation markets with superior-quality aluminum casting and strip products. “The order for a new […]
Novelis collaborated with Fives to upgrade three aluminum melting furnaces at Novelis’ site in Voerde, Germany. This joint project marks an important step forward in the decarbonization of industrial processes and highlights the shared commitment of both companies to sustainability and innovation. “Sustainability is at the core of Novelis’ business model,” said Emilio Braghi, executive […]
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) recently updated its ISRI Specifications1 to approve the addition of a new scrap specification, called “vesper.” The new specification was developed in partnership with Novelis and other partners in the recycling supply chain. Vesper is designed to meet the growing demand for recycled wrought products (sheet, extrusion, and/or plate), which […]
Fraunhofer IWU, an institute for machine tools and forming technology, and Amsted Automotive, an automotive supplier, introduced an integrally designed battery housing with aluminum foam sandwiches. This special material structure consists of two solid aluminum sheets enclosing an inner core of aluminum foam. This new development is in response to continued demand for electric vehicles […]
Alcoa Corporation, Ball Corporation, and Unilever PLC are collaborating to enable the first use of breakthrough ELYSIS® carbon-free smelting technology in the production of aluminum for consumer personal and home care packaging. “Through this collaboration with Ball and Unilever, we’re helping bring low-carbon aluminum into everyday products and demonstrating how innovation at the material level […]
The Johanniskarree is a forward-looking building complex with an advanced aluminum façade comprised of more than 90% recycled content — combining design and functionality. Located in the heart of Chemnitz, Germany, this year’s European Capital of Culture, the complex features nine levels, providing retail spaces, a health center, a training facility, a hotel, and residential […]
Metra Group is a global manufacturer of complex extruded aluminum profiles, with nine production plants located in Italy, Canada, and the U.S. Recently, the company reaffirmed its presence in North America through the formation of a new business unit, Metra North America. The new unit was formed through the acquisition and merger of three premier […]
