Aluminium is steadily redefining how mobility, design and durability come together in modern transport solutions. From automotive lightweighting to premium recreational vehicles, the metal’s strength-to-weight advantage is unlocking new possibilities. In Arizona, a new generation of aluminium-backed camper vans, Alumivan, is showing how luxury travel and structural performance can coexist, without compromise. Why is aluminium […]
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Aluminium in women’s accessories: Sustainability, comfort and innovation
Introduction Aluminium has established itself as one of the most promising materials for the development of women’s accessories. Previously restricted to construction and packaging, aluminium has emerged as an attractive choice for earrings, necklaces, bracelets and chokers. Its combination of lightness, strength, versatile aesthetics, and strong sustainable appeal sets it apart from traditional metals like […]
Continue readingWho is the real end-user in the aluminium industry?
In the aluminium value chain, the end-user isn’t just a buyer; it is the actual game player that gives the metal its economic purpose. Across automotive, construction, packaging, aerospace, electrical & electronics and renewable energy sectors, aluminium’s role shifts from a commodity to a strategic industrial material. These end-use industries are the key consumption sectors: […]
Continue readingAL in ALL #13 Ferrari World Abu Dhabi aluminium roof sets world record
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 […]
Continue readingAL 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 […]
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