Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is known for being an iconic indoor theme park, but it’s also home to a groundbreaking architectural feat, the largest aluminium roof in the world. Spanning nearly 200,000 square metres, this impressive roof is equivalent to covering 37 football fields, and it serves as a testament to the capabilities of aluminium […]
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AL in ALL #12 Hubei unveils world’s first one-piece large aluminium frame for BYD vehicles
Some innovations don’t just improve a product, they rewrite the engineering playbook. That is exactly what Chinese automotive supplier Hubei Hantek Equipment Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has done by introducing the world’s first one‑piece, low‑pressure‑cast, all‑aluminium large vehicle frame, now installed in BYD’s premium SUV. A structural breakthrough in vehicle engineering At the 2025 Yangtze River […]
Continue readingCase Study: Scientific evidence strengthens aluminium’s role in wine packaging
As sustainability and material innovation reshape beverage packaging, new research has reinforced aluminium’s credentials as a viable alternative to traditional glass for wine packaging. Recent experimental results from a study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida demonstrate that aluminium cans can preserve wine quality comparably to glass bottles. Reassessing material choice in wine […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #11 Moosehead bids adieu to glass and welcomes aluminium
Some transitions signal more than a packaging change; they mark the end of an era and the start of a new industry narrative. That is exactly what Moosehead Breweries is doing as it moves away from its iconic glass bottles and fully embraces aluminium cans and kegs. From iconic glass bottles to aluminium packaging For […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #10: OPPO F31 series mid-range performance meets aerospace-grade aluminium design
In a smartphone market crowded with incremental upgrades and stylistic tweaks, OPPO’s new F31 5G series stands out for something more fundamental: a design and build quality that pushes mid-range devices toward rugged reliability without compromising everyday performance. Launched with three models, the OPPO F31, F31 Pro and F31 Pro+, this lineup blends thoughtful engineering […]
Continue readingAluminium’s electrical future: Never let your competitor (copper) define you
Sounds like good advice, yet that is what is occurring with aluminium in the electrical marketplace. A copper industry standard is being used to define aluminium. It is like someone promoting themself by saying that their competitor came in next to last in a 2-man race. Figure1. Two-man race Absurd, yes, yet people are literally […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #9: When stone meets aluminium, a bold new cultural landmark rises in Almaty
The skyline of Almaty has a striking new addition: a museum that doesn’t just house art, but makes the building itself a bold statement on design, context and materials. The recently opened Almaty Museum of Arts stands out, literally, as a contemporary architecture piece where stone and aluminium meet to craft a space that bridges […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #8: Ready-to-eat soup just got an upgrade and aluminium is the reason
The convenience food market is shifting fast and Romania-based Dozz is steering that change with its newest innovation: ready-to-eat soups packaged in fully recyclable aluminium cans. This isn’t just a packaging update, it’s a rethink of how modern consumers want to eat, move and live. Aluminium brings portability, freshness and true circularity to a category […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #7: Inside VisionF 101, the largest aluminium catamaran in the fleet
VisionF Yachts has dropped a serious head-turner: the VisionF 101, a 30.7-metre aluminium power catamaran that’s now the largest in its lineup and the first of its size to meet RINA Commercial Class standards. Think less “boat for the weekend” and more “floating modern villa that just happens to travel.” Aluminium doing the heavy lifting […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #6: Tournaire unveils new aluminium bottles to promote circular packaging
Tournaire has introduced the Omni Plus aluminium bottle range, engineered with circular economy principles at its core. Its mono‑bloc construction ensures each bottle is made from a single piece of aluminium, eliminating weak points and improving durability. This advanced deep-drawing process enables wall-thickness optimisation, reducing weight by 7% without compromising performance. Image credit: Tournaire Sustainability at […]
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