By F. Eberl, J.P. Masse, and B. Davo, Constellium. In aircraft wing structure design, two types of concepts predominate today — largely metallic aluminum wing structures used for short-medium range, single-aisle aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing B737, and largely composite wing covers used for the latest long-range, twin-aisle aircraft, such as the […]
At ALUMINUM USA, we interviewed Dennis Meech, managing director of MINO Process Control Ltd., about the company and their thickness and flatness controls designed for hot, cold, and foil mills. In particular, Meech notes the company’s latest development, which involves migrating all of MINO’s process control systems from the older Siemens TDC platform to the […]
Constellium kicked off a new collaborative project with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM) and a team of industry leaders. The aim of the project is to expand the use of its Aheadd® CP1 aluminum alloy for additive manufacturing in defense and aerospace applications. “This project underscores the power of collaboration to drive meaningful innovation,” said […]
The Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (Arabal) is the premier event for the Middle East’s aluminum industry. Organized by the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) on behalf of the Middle East’s primary and downstream aluminum producers, it is the only conference to be attended by every primary smelter in the region, including Emirates Global Aluminium […]
Novelis signed a long-term commercial agreement with Velux Group, a global leader in roof windows and skylights, to accelerate decarbonization in the building industry. This strategic partnership will enable Velux roof windows and accessories to be manufactured using flat-rolled aluminum made from over 70% recycled content. “This agreement with Velux is a catalyst for transformation and […]
Metra Group, headquartered in Rodengo Saiano, Italy, is a global manufacturer of complex extruded aluminum profiles, supporting the needs of industrial, building and construction, and other markets. A key strategic sector for the company for decades has been the railroad industry, which is seeing growing demand for aluminum as the industry focuses on improving the […]
Magrathea, a technology company that aims to produce magnesium metal from seawater, announced the launch of its next-generation magnesium chloride electrolyzer at its pilot facility in Oakland, California. The new electrolyzer uses electricity to split magnesium salts to make magnesium metal. This milestone is a crucial step towards advancing the technical and data framework for […]
HAI Materials Korea, the joint venture between Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI) and LS Cable & System, officially opened its new extrusion facility in Gumi, South Korea. The new facility plans to manufacture high-strength aluminum components for electric vehicles for the Korean market. “Both LS Cable & System and the HAI Group stand for innovation, quality […]
