ArcelorMittal, a leading steel manufacturer in Europe, has expanded its use of 3D printing by adopting the F370® 3D printer within its research centre based in Maizières-lès-Metz, transforming the tooling and prototyping aspects of its manufacturing processes, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced today. The system enables ArcelorMittal Maizières-lès-Metz to create complex tooling, jigs, fixtures, and functional prototypes which significantly reduced lea

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today broke ground on the construction of 10 pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s next generation smelting technology. The pilot at Al Taweelah will be used to prove the most advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities in the aluminium industry, building on EGA’s existing R&D and Industry 4.0 leadership. EX has been designed to produce more aluminium with less ene

The expansion of renewable energies requires sustainable solutions in order to keep the industry’s ecological footprint as small as possible. Whether for new installations or repowering – it is not only the technology that needs to be optimized for maximum energy yield, the material solutions used must also withstand a holistic life cycle assessment. This is where the Aluminium recycler Speira and the constructions specialist Bayards advocate the light metal as a more environmenta

Tata Steel has launched its corporate podcast, FiredUp, which will feature industry leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers from all walks of life to engage in interesting and inspiring conversations for the benefit of the public at large. This, one-of-its-kind initiative by Tata Steel, debuted with Jayanta Bannerjee, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Tata Steel, as the first guest who spoke on the topic titled ‘Transforming Tomorrow: The Digital Way’. As CIO of Tata Steel, Jayanta

Scrona AG, the micro-manufacturing startup and world record holder of the smallest ever printed color picture, will be demonstrating its new 128-nozzle printhead at CES. Scrona's cutting-edge printing platform achieves micro-meter precision, unmatched throughput, and exceptional material flexibility, targeted for the following applications:Semiconductor manufacturing: Scrona's technology offers revolutionary capabilities for die-attach applications by dispensing the smallest

Aluminum recycling is not just a process of reusing materials; it is a powerful engine driving economic growth, supply chain resiliency and environmental sustainability. At Novelis, we have long championed the benefits of recycling aluminum, recognizing its critical role in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future. The aluminum recycling industry is a significant contributor to job creation and economic activity. According to data from the Aluminum Association, the aluminum recyc

Metso is launching a next-generation Anode Furnace for reducing CO2 emissions, improving impurity removal capabilities and bringing flexibility in treating secondary materials. The upgraded Anode Furnace is part of the Metso Plus offering. “Raw materials pose both great challenges and opportunities for copper smelters today. Whether it is bringing in new primary concentrates, utilizing existing ones with degrading quality, or integrating secondary raw materials into existing p

ICL, a leading global specialty minerals company, today announced that Raviv Zoller, the company's president and CEO for the past seven years, is expected to leave the company in early 2025, following both the appointment of a replacement and a formal transition. Source: ICL Group LTD In a letter to the company's employees, Zoller wrote, “I feel great pride, mixed with sorrow, as I announce my expected retirement from the position as president and CEO of ICL. Ov

Rio Tinto has entered into a partnership agreement with the Swedish investment company Vargas, Mitsubishi Corporation and other international and local industry partners to study a low carbon aluminium greenfield opportunity in Finland. As the strategic industrial partner, Rio Tinto will provide the Arctial partnership with access to its proven industry-leading AP60 technology and assist in what would be the first AP60 deployment in an aluminium smelter outside Quebec, Canada. Devel

Hydro Energi AS and Axpo Nordic have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for the delivery of 263 GWh annually to Hydro’s Norwegian aluminium plants from 2026 over a 10 year period. The contract secures a total supply of 2.63 TWh of electricity to aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro from 2026 to 2035. Axpo will deliver electricity to Hydro in Swedish price area SE2. Long-term contracts are crucial for Hydro to continue to lead the way in low-car