Aluminum

Ocean intelligence company Saildrone has just put the first of a new generation of Surveyor autonomous vessels in the water: an aluminum version that the Navy is keen to take advantage of. But don’t worry — they aren’t putting guns on them. Founder and CEO Richard Jenkins told TechCrunch that the demand for vessels like Saildrone’s is only growing. “We expect the need for ocean observing to continue to grow in size, complexity and quality. Aerial, surface and subsurface technologies all have a role to play in ocean…

It was clear as far back as 2017 that metal is the preferred material for a phone body. But which metal? Aluminum is the default, Apple used stainless steel for a few years before switching to titanium and Samsung followed that move too. Each has its advantages. Aluminum is cheap and light. Stainless steel offers great strength, but is too heavy. That may be why Apple had to switch to titanium – it’s more durable than aluminum but lighter than steel. For example, the iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240g, the 15 Pro Max is…

The U.S.-based nonprofit linked some of the world’s largest car manufacturers to aluminum allegedly produced with forced labor by Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in China’s western Xinjiang region and other parts of the country.China is accused of running labor transfer programs in which Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities are forced to toil in factories as part of a longstanding campaign of assimilation and mass detention.A United Nations report in 2022 found China may have committed crimes against humanity in…

UK startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has announced an interesting new partnership today as it looks to reach production of its flagship commercial van, the eCV1. Together with the help of leading Norwegian industrial company Hydro, WEVC hopes to deliver an electric van built from recycled aluminum that can last decades and potentially enable closed-loop production. Watt Electric Vehicle Company, or WEVC for short, is a UK-based EV startup building upon net-zero goals from its inception,…

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus were recently launched by Apple alongside the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Since their launch, the phones have been put through several tests including durability tests that showcased that the iPhone 15 Pro Max with its titanium frame is susceptible to its rear glass being broken easily. Now a durability test shows that the lower end models of the iPhone 15 series with aluminium frames are not easily destructible.In a video posted on the YouTube channel JerryRigEveything, both the base…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Rimowa is to suitcases as Rolex is to watches, or as Ferrari is to sportscars: Not only is it the best, but people know it. You’ve probably seen Rimowa’s aluminum luggage around airports or on fashion Instagrams before — maybe gliding behind a well-kept businessman or stylish celebrities (Chris Pine, Lewis Hamilton, and Lebron James, are just a few of Rimowa’s fans).…

Private-equity firm Apollo Global Management APO -0.54% is nearing a deal to buy industrial-parts manufacturer Arconic, ARNC -5.69% according to people familiar with the matter. The deal is set to value Arconic HWM -0.58% at $30 a share, or roughly $3 billion, according to the people. It could be announced by the time Arconic reports…

The microstructure within an aluminum trapezoid shows highly refined and uniform grain size, key to achieving a strong and reliable product. Credit: Image courtesy of Nicole Overman; enhancement by Cortland Johnson | Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryThe new manufacturing process results in the creation of high-strength aluminum vehicle components that are both cost-effective and more eco-friendly.The automotive industry, specifically for electric vehicles, is pioneering an innovative process for collecting and…

The microstructure within an aluminum trapezoid shows highly refined and uniform grain size, key to achieving a strong and reliable product. Credit: Nicole Overman; enhancement by Cortland Johnson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Scrap aluminum can now be collected and transformed directly into new vehicle parts using an innovative process being developed by the automotive industry, in particular for electric…

Private-equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc. is in talks to acquire aerospace-parts maker Arconic Corp. ARNC 19.48% , according to people familiar with the matter.  Apollo submitted a bid in February and has debt financing in place, the people said.  Arconic’s advisers have also reached out to other potential acquirers, the people said. There is no guarantee there will be a deal with any of…