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Magnesium is the lowest density metal and is an abundant material in the Earth's crust. Magnesium has been available for centuries and can be processed into a variety of forms, including castings, extrusions, sheet, and forgings. However, despite being a low-density material that could be valuable in automotive, it is not often included in the lightweighting conversation. This article explores the metal’s current use in automotive and its potential value in the production of forged car components.
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Hydro has multiple projects aimed at switching to renewable energy sources across its locations. Some of those projects focus on purchasing renewable electricity, while others concentrate on the site generating its own production of renewable energy. A few of the projects that were announced for extrusion operations in Europe and North America are presented in this article.
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HAI Plans to Install Two New Extrusion Press Lines
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) is continuing its consistent growth strategy. The company recently announced plans to invest €100 million in the installation of two new press lines, processing centers, and a logistics center at its plants in Austria and Romania.
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Alstom Launches New Welding Line for Al Trains
Aluminum is increasingly being used to replace heavier and more difficult-to-machine steel in the rail industry. In response to this trend, Alstom Group launched an aluminum welding line at its rolling stock site in Wroclaw, Poland.
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Novelis and SPS to Develop Closed-Loop Recycling
Novelis Inc. started a closed-loop recycling partnership with Smart Press Shop (SPS), a joint venture between Porsche AG and Schuler Group. The agreement will support the companies in supplying sustainable aluminum products to the automotive industry.
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Thorpe Technologies Inc. provides engineering services throughout the world in leading recycling, forging, and aluminum processing facilities. Thorpe’s experience in dealing with large multi-million dollar projects provides a great wealth of history and knowledge, which in turn provides us with a background and understanding that other companies cannot match.
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The ET Foundation and the Aluminum Extruders Council issued a Call for Entries for the 2023 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. Open to currently enrolled students in high school, college, university, or trade/design school, the competition will award scholarships totaling $15,500 for the winning designs. Read more...
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