Over the years, working with data as an engineer in the aluminium industry, I encountered my share of problems. The impact of these problems ranged from missed deadlines to failed projects. Five common data problems stood out in particular. 1. Data silos The different departments of any aluminium manufacturing plant have their own data systems. […]
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China’s primary aluminium production in August marginally grew month-on-month from the previous month’s high by 0.16 per cent, indicating a steady operational scenario. At the end of August, the domestic operating capacity was 43.49 million tonnes versus 43.42 million tonnes a month ago. China’s primary aluminium production volume stood at 3.689 million tonnes in August […]
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Sustainability has become a pressing matter in the present times, and companies are working hard towards finding unique solutions to achieve their sustainability goals. Packaging is one such area that allows organisations to explore eco-friendly solutions and meet the expectations of environment-conscious customers. According to statistics, the demand for sustainable packaging is on the rise, […]
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With 33 years of Industrial R&D experience and expertise, he is a visionary leader in innovative Research and Development driving New Product Development, process improvement, beneficiation of minerals, wealth from waste and decarbonisation efforts in aluminium industry. His leadership sparks open innovation and effective collaborations that translates research into real-world applications and sustainable business solutions. […]
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Dominance of spreadsheets I’m not exaggerating when spreadsheets have been the de facto tool for number crunching in aluminium manufacturing. Whether it’s a budget forecast, a process calculation, or a metal chemical composition, a spreadsheet is usually the format for storing and sharing both the data and the calculation logic. Why are spreadsheets so popular? […]
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It is estimated that 95 per cent of a product’s environmental impact is caused by its packaging. As sustainability practices are becoming an integral part of modern business and manufacturing, it is time to focus on making eco-friendly packaging, which is good for the product and the environment. Talking about sustainable packaging brings us to […]
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Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (“GMG” or the “Company”) is pleased to provide the latest progress update on its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (“G+AI Battery”), which is being developed by GMG and the University of Queensland (“UQ”). Notably, this update includes information about GMG’s G+AI Battery regarding: Electrochemistry optimisation 1000 mAh battery cell capacity […]
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In the evolving landscape of energy storage and electric vehicles (EVs), current solutions like lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market due to their reliability, high energy density, and efficiency. As the demand for cleaner, more sustainable, and longer-lasting energy storage solutions grows, aluminium-air batteries have emerged as a promising technology. Due to their high energy […]
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I stumbled into the aluminium rather by accident. My first job in an aluminium smelter: As I was driving on the highway through the Alps on a snowboarding trip, I passed a large aluminium plant by the little French town Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne. At that time, I was an Erasmus student looking for an industrial internship to […]
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The aluminium industry is a bedrock of modern manufacturing and infrastructure. Everything from automobiles to electronics to green energy to humble soda cans depends on this metal. However, geopolitical crises are disrupting this market. These crises include the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the Red Sea Shipping crisis, rising tensions in the South China Sea, protectionism, and many […]
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