Flying cars – from design fantasy to production reality
Good news for aluminium technology? Given that the automotive and aviation sectors both remain major markets for aluminium technologies worldwide,...
Ken Stanford
Low-carbon Aluminium Boosts Industry’s Green Credentials
Global warming remains one of the leading critical global issues – emphasised in the last Paris accord and this month’s COP23 summit in Bonn. The carbon equivalent (CE), as a measure of how much CO2 is produced by any activity, is now...
Aluminium in Iran – can the potential be realised?
Following the relaxation of sanctions, Iran, which has for many years been marred by political issues and civil unrest now...
Red mud – addressing the problem
A major challenge going forward is to reconcile man’s activities on earth with the key pillars of environmental stewardship, sustainability...
Events
Recycling aluminium packaging – A UK Case Study
Experience, advocacy and working programmes boost “real” industry performance The UK Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) acts as the voice of the industry on issues of government policy and legislative development. Its various activities are directed to help the industry and community meet and exceed recycling targets for aluminium packaging. But, where are we now […]
US government supports advanced manufacturing – aluminium initiatives benefit and make further progress
Set to come to the end of its second term in November, President Obama’s Administration recently highlighted America’s capacity for creativity and invention and how innovative progress over the past years has helped continue to make the national economy particularly strong and durable. Notably, several aluminium projects are playing a key role. The President outlined […]
Waste – or valuable resource?
Recovery of aluminium from municipal incinerator bottom ash Each year around the world, millions of tonnes of rubbish are generated and find their way to waste tip mountains or sent to landfill – even merely dumped by the roadside. But, this waste can obversely be regarded as a valuable resource for metals and materials recovery. […]
Automotive body sheet – bright outlook for aluminium?
The automotive sector remains the dominant global market for aluminium components, especially in North America. While aluminium has been able to largely conquer the drive train and heat exchanger areas of vehicle build, the chassis, body and general equipment and fittings must be regarded as areas for further potential development in lightweight construction using aluminium. […]
Power perspectives – U.S. industry’s electricity position demands sensible energy policy
There was a widespread power cut in my area today. During the hours – and hours – that there was no lighting, no hot water, no tea, no TV or internet, I started to think more about our massive reliance on power and indeed how we all take electricity (and gas) – and a reliable, […]