Constellium extends its long-term partnership with Embraer for the supply of high-performance aluminum solutions, including its advanced aluminum-lithium alloy, Airware®. Under this agreement, Constellium will continue to support Embraer’s various aviation segments. “We are proud and honored to extend our long-term partnership with Embraer in the aerospace and defense sectors,” said Philippe Hoffmann, president of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gordon Murray Group (GMG), along with project partners Constellium, Carbon ThreeSixty, and Brunel University London, is leading Project M-LightEn, an initiative to develop vehicle chassis structures that are 25% lighter and reduce carbon intensity by 50%. The project is supported by Innovate UK and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). “The potential for this project is […]
Each year, Light Metal Age (LMA) enjoys looking back at the top ten most viewed news stories that we published on our website, highlighting the trends that have affected the aluminum sector over the previous year. In 2024, these top articles and news stories reveal recent trends and developments, including a focus on aluminum recycling, aluminum […]
Constellium celebrated the opening of its new advanced recycling center at its facility in Neuf-Brisach, France. This €130 million investment, supported by a grant from the France Relance investment program, will contribute to Constellium’s continued growth in the automotive and packaging industries, while promoting a circular, sustainable economy. “I am very proud to celebrate the […]
EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, aims to revolutionize the aluminum supply chain in the U.K. through its Recycled Circular Aluminium (ReCircAl) project. The innovative research project plans to develop and achieve the requirements for a world leading metals processing facility, which uses recycled aluminum content. ReCircAl recently received support from the Advanced Propulsion […]
Constellium SE successfully implemented laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technology at an industrial scale at its Neuf-Brisach plant in France. Developed in collaboration with OSR GmbH & Co. KG, a German recycling specialist, and a premium European automotive manufacturer, this initiative marks a significant step in reducing carbon emissions in the automotive supply chain by increasing […]
