Aluminium International Today News

  • IAI models 1.5-degree decarbonisation scenario in a bid to drive greater emissions reductions

    Investment in technology is a major step in tackling climate change across aluminium industry.

    The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has modelled a 1.5 Degree Scenario to guide its member’s efforts to meet global climate goals. The modelling is based on IEA’s Net-Zero by 2050 scenario, combined with the IAI’s material flow analysis and future demand scenarios.

    27 October 2021
  • Mastering challenges in aluminium extrusion through the use of premium steels

    Werner Hähnel discusses tool costs and tool life are decisive for the performance of an extrusion line.

    The pure tool costs are always put in relation to the service life achieved. Furthermore, the use of premium tool steels increases the product quality because the premium grade has a higher strength and toughness. The use of premium tool steel is also more economical because fewer tools have to be changed and thus there is a higher availability of the extrusion press. In addition, premium tool steels enable the production of particularly critical profile geometries.

    19 October 2021
  • AlumForum 2021 - a unique event for the Russian aluminium industry

    The II International Forum “Aluminum in Architecture and Construction” was successfully held in Moscow on 21-23 September 2021.

    11 October 2021
  • The key highlights from the Future of Furnaces event

    The first Future of Furnaces event saw more than 140 industry experts join for two days of online discussions, conference sessions and networking opportunities. Zahra Awan outlines the highlights from the event including: Exclusive coverage, speaker quotes, company insights and more. There was a general consensus from attendees the key to a successful future of furnaces is the community, which must be kept alive.

    04 October 2021
  • Fill level Inspection of Molten Aluminium Using AI-Based Machine Vision System

    Without a doubt, metals are indispensable to today’s thriving industrial landscape. From automobiles and aerospace to construction and packaging, nearly all the industries rely on metals one way or the other. Given its innumerable use-cases, any compromise to its quality or consistency could lead to serious damage.

    29 September 2021
  • AZ China: “Beyond the Horizon” Conference

    AZ China provides a summery of what is to be expected at the virtual conference, which will take
    place between the 16th to 18th of November 2021. The conference brings industry leaders and many sought-after speakers from China and the world to discuss the future of the industry globally. Also featuring a Q & A with Paul Adkins, where questions on the conference and what will be covered are answered.

    24 September 2021
  • Interview with Irina Kazovskaya

    Irina Kazovskaya, co-chair of the Russian Aluminium Association, interviewed by Zahra Awan, explains why aluminium is a material with unlimited possibilities for construction, which can open up new fields of application in architecture, building and design.

    Anicipating the II International Forum “Aluminum in Architecture and Construction”, which is scheduled to take place between the 21st -23rd September 2021 in Moscow (Skolkovo Technopark). The event is held by the Russian Aluminium Association, which unites more than 130 industrial enterprises, accounting for 70% of high value added aluminium production in Russia.

    21 September 2021
  • Q & A with Paul Adkins, Managing Director AZ China Ltd.

    An interview with Paul Adkins on the newly published report on Green Aluminium and China. This is in hindsight of the virtual conference, “beyond the horizon”, AZ China will be hosting between the 16th to 18th of November 2021. The conference brings industry leaders and many sought-after speakers from China and the world to discuss the future of the industry globally.

    08 September 2021
  • Sustainability: Why the aluminium industry is a pioneer

    Is Europe acting too naively on trade issues? Do politicians need to rethink the framework conditions of globalisation? Gerd Götz, Director General of European Aluminium talks in an interview about past experiences, visions for the future, the relationship between industry and sustainability - and about the aluminium industry’s pioneering role in the area of sustainability.

    01 September 2021