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First Aluminum Hulled General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship Commissioned

Alcoa Defense, the defense industry's leading supplier of aluminum, titanium and other light alloys, today hailed the commissioning of the first General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), the USS Independence. Desi...

17 Jan 2010

Hydro Complete Divestment of Spanish Aluminium Rolling Mill

The sale of Hydro's rolled products plant Inasa in Irurtzun, Spain, was finalized December 31, 2009.

12 Jan 2010

Hydro Aims to become the Leader for Reducing Emissions on the Aluminium Industry

After having already reduced direct emissions from primary production by 70 percent since 1990 – equal to a staggering three tonnes CO2-equivalents per tonne metal produced – Hydro aims to curb emissions even further and take global lead in the aluminium industry within the global fight against climate change.

12 Jan 2010

Hydro Completes Divestiture of Automotive Structures Business

The sale of Hydro's Automotive Structures business to the Germany-based Benteler Group has been finalized. The unit's 1,200 employees joined Benteler on January 1.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 6 Jan 2010

Hydro will Help Growth of Aluminium in the Middle East

Hydro’s expanding research and development presence in Qatar will help push aluminium in the Middle East.

28 Dec 2009

Aluminium Building System Contributes to Water and Energy Self Sufficiency of Swiss Hotel

Self-sufficient with water and energy, thanks partly to Hydro's Wicona-brand aluminium building systems, the new Monte Rosa Hut is accepting guest reservations for its first winter in the Swiss Alps.

28 Dec 2009

Alcoa Secure Power Supply for Washington Smelter

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) have reached an agreement to provide power for the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, Washington. The agreement will help secure 528 jobs at the facility, ...

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 28 Dec 2009

New Spool Gun for Optimized Aluminum and Other Soft Alloy Wire Welding

Hobart Welding Products has introduced the DP 3545-20 Spool Gun for optimized aluminum and other soft alloy wire welding. The DP 3545-20 plugs directly into the new Hobart IronMan 230 MIG welder’s wire drive system without the need for tools and uses .030 to .047 in. aluminum, steel and stainless steel wire, with a wire speed range of 200-1200 IPM.

28 Dec 2009

Qatalum Starts Producing Aluminium

On December 20, the first cell in Qatalum started production of primary aluminium.

From Hydro Aluminium Extrusion 23 Dec 2009

Rio Tinto to Sell Alcan Packaging to Amcor

Rio Tinto announced today that it has accepted the offer by Amcor for the sale of the Alcan Packaging global pharmaceuticals, global tobacco, food Europe and food Asia divisions, following completion of the required Work...

22 Dec 2009

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Aluminum / Aluminium News

First Aluminum Hulled General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship Commissioned

Hydro Complete Divestment of Spanish Aluminium Rolling Mill

Hydro Aims to become the Leader for Reducing Emissions on the Aluminium Industry

Hydro Completes Divestiture of Automotive Structures Business

Hydro will Help Growth of Aluminium in the Middle East

Aluminium Building System Contributes to Water and Energy Self Sufficiency of Swiss Hotel

Alcoa Secure Power Supply for Washington Smelter

New Spool Gun for Optimized Aluminum and Other Soft Alloy Wire Welding

Qatalum Starts Producing Aluminium

Rio Tinto to Sell Alcan Packaging to Amcor

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Cubic Instruments' Laser Raman Gas Analyzers: Reliable Solutions for Monitoring Industrial Process Gases

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

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Using Polymer-Based Printers and Injectors for Metals and Ceramics

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Aluminum / Aluminium News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

1Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

2Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

3Smart Coatings: Thermally Responsive Polymer Brushes for Advanced Applications

4Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

5Green Steel: How Hydrogen and Electric Ironmaking Drive Innovation

6Sustainable Energy Harvesting: Turning Plastic Waste into Power

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