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  • Aluminum ingot stamped with the logos and company names for Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave

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    Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave Achieve Aluminum Recycling for End-of-Life Aircraft

    Constellium and TARMAC Aerosave, a pioneer in aircraft and engine storage, maintenance, and eco-responsible dismantling, achieved a major milestone in sustainable aerospace innovation. The companies have successfully recycled and remelted aluminum from end-of-life aircraft into new, high-performance material suitable for future aerospace applications. “At Constellium, recycling is at the core of what we do. We […]

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    Wing of the Future Project: Aluminum Wing Options for the Sustainable Aircraft of Tomorrow

    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 […]

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    Novelis and thyssenkrupp Aerospace Sign Multi-Year Supply Agreement

    Novelis signed an agreement with thyssenkrupp Aerospace, one of the world’s leading supply chain management and third-party logistics service providers for the commercial Aerospace industry, renewing their strategic partnership through a multi-year agreement. “We are very pleased that our global Aerospace unit is prolonging our partnership with Novelis,” said Patrick Marous, CEO of Business Unit Solutions […]

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    Beyond Automotive: Other Applications Using Magnesium Alloys

    By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of articles highlighting developments in the magnesium industry, with the aim of addressing trends and common misconceptions. The first two articles focused on primary production of magnesium and automotive applications, while future articles will focus on magnesium myths and […]

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    Universal Alloy Commissions New Billet Casting Line for Aerospace Alloys

    Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC) successfully commissioned a new aluminum billet casting line at its new plant in Satu Mare, Romania. The new facility enables UAC to increase its production of aerospace alloys for European and other global customers. This investment will help the company by expanding their offerings and bolstering their presence as a world […]

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    Friction Stir Welding and Spin Forming of Al-Li 2050 Plate to Produce Domes for Space Applications

    By Michael Niedzinski, Constellium. Introduction Friction stir welding (FSW) of Airware 2050 was investigated as a method for making custom blanks for spin forming large, single-piece flight articles. The objective of this study was to evaluate the behavior of 2050 parent material in addition to the FSW regions after spin forming and subsequent heat treatment. […]

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    Airbus Helicopters Opens 3D Printing Center for Aluminum Components

    Airbus Helicopters opened a new 3D printing centre at its site in Donauwörth, Germany. The company now operates three machines for components made of titanium, four for plastic parts, and — as a new element — a machine that can produce components made of aluminum. The additive manufacturing process allows for serial products of components, […]

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    AMAG Invests in Modern Machining Centers for the Aviation Industry

    AMAG Austria Metall AG, with headquarters in Ranshofen, Austria, completed the integration of state-of-the-art processing facilities at the two sites of its subsidiary AMAG components in Übersee at Chiemsee and Karlsruhe, Germany. With this investment, the company has taken a major step towards growth and increased efficiency in the production of aluminum and titanium components […]

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    NASA Tests Innovative 3D-Printed Aluminum Rocket Nozzle for Deep Space Missions

    NASA recently built and tested an additively manufactured rocket engine nozzle made of aluminum as part of the Reactive Additive Manufacturing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (RAMFIRE) project. By implementing 3D printing, the innovative design is able to be comprised of a single piece, which reduces manufacturing time and makes the nozzle lighter than conventional […]