Alkane Resources has revealed it is in talks with major aerospace firms about supplying a crucial rare earth element used in jet engine manufacture.
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Further jobs could be cut at Bell Bay smelter due to Tasmanian power crisis
More jobs could be cut at Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter due to the state’s energy crisis, caused by record low dam levels and a broken Basslink cable.
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Bicycle manufacturing on rise as cars take back seat
Boutique manufacturers Astir Frames, Bouwmeester Composites and Finch Composites are taking advantage of South Australia’s strong manufacturing history and access to university testing facilities to gain a foothold in the potentially lucrative cycling market.
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With a little polish, scandium could be the next big thing
Like titanium, scandium is a metal Australia possesses in world-leading amounts, and – with a little work – it could present big industrial opportunities. Brent Balinski reports on a recently announced effort to help address the material’s supply/demand nexus.
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Unionists escorted off ship following stand-off with Alcoa
A two-month-long stand-off on an Alcoa ship at Portland has ended, with security guards entering the vessel at 1 am yesterday and escorting five workers off.
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Alcoa revenue fall has no effect on WA alumina plants
Alcoa and Alumina’s joint venture AWAC alumina refineries in Western Australia will continue to operate at current production levels despite the revenue fall reported by Alcoa.
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CES sees first ever 3D printed object made from meteorite dust
Asteroid mining company Planetary Resources and 3D Systems have displayed an additively manufactured object made out of metal sourced from a meteorite.
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Deakin University, Clean TeQ and Universal Alloy Corporation to collaborate on scandium for aerospace
A collaboration between Clean TeQ Holdings, the US’s Universal Alloy Corporation and Deakin University will explore the uses of aluminium/scandium for lightweight aerospace parts.
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Australian researchers in discovery of revolutionary ultra-lightweight alloy
Australian and Chinese researchers have discovered a “stainless magnesium” alloy that could lead to huge weight savings in vehicles and other manufactured products.
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Port Pirie smelter costs rise 10 per cent
The cost to redevelop Nyrstar's Port Pirie smelter has increased by about 10 per cent to $563 million, according to the company.
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Boeing showcases micro-lattice super-material [VIDEO]
Boeing has released a new video showcasing a super-light material made of hollow, metallic tubes and reportedly 100 times lighter than Styrofoam.
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Port Pirie smelter redevelopment reaches milestone
Nyrstar's Port Pirie smelter has welcomed the arrival of a new furnace as part of its $500 million redevelopment.
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Controlling mechanical loads in milling
In milling operations, choices of tooling and cutting parameters affect the generation, absorption, and management of heat in the interrupted cutting conditions that characterise the milling process. Patrick de Vos writes.
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Bell Bay smelter clocks up 60 years
Tasmania’s Bell Bay smelter, reportedly the oldest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
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Nyrstar secures Tasmanian smelter future
Nyrstar has signed an agreement to invest in its Tasmanian smelter, as the company announces a new Australian CEO.
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CSIRO: more companies should adopt metal-based additive manufacturing
The CSIRO’s Lab 22 is part of an effort to get Australian industry up to speed with metal additive manufacturing. Brent Balinski spoke to the innovation centre’s research director, Alex Kingsbury.
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Analyst says Alcoa will probably keep WA refineries open
Alcoa will probably not shut any of its WA factories, according to an analyst.
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New titanium making technique may lead to cost savings
A new titanium making process being developed by research organisation SRI International could allow titanium to be used in cars.
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Manufacturers’ Monthly Material of The Month Part 4: Titanium
Tapping Australia’s titanium ore resources and turning them into the valuable light metal has been something we’ve wanted to do for a long time. Are we any closer to making more from our ore? Brent Balinski reports.
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Australian manufacturers can and should compete globally
Keech Australia CEO, Herbert Hermens, says the Bendigo-based company is able to successfully compete on a global scale, and others can too.
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