Manufacturing
Alcoa names automotive, aerospace products division Arconic
Split into materials, products companies set for second half of 2016.
Category: Aluminum
Industry
Ford to commercialize Alcoa Micromill aluminum
Announced last year, Alcoa Micromill is more formable than current automotive aluminum.
Industry
Novelis launches structural aluminum line
Advanz 7000 line could underpin frames, safety cages in future vehicles.
Industry
Linamar, GF Automotive partner, form joint venture
Companies to develop integrated casting, machining systems for lightweight metals.
Industry
Lotus to launch 3-Eleven sports car
Lightweight, racetrack-inspired vehicle to start at $129,000.
Industry
Magna-Ford lightweight concept shaves fuel use 16%
Lightweighting test bed uses aluminum, steel, carbon fiber, other materials.
Industry
Henkel adds Almond Products as licensee
Almond to expand market for magnesium, aluminum automotive parts.
Industry
Ford, Thor Industries partner to pair lightweight pickup with lightweight camper options
Livin Lite to build Ford-branded campers and trailers.
Industry
Novelis opens aluminum automotive sheet plant in China
Growing popularity of automotive lightweighting has driven company investments.
Industry
Continental develops aluminum-housed turbocharger for Mini
Engine booster offers better thermal management, lower weight than steel.
Industry
Novelis adding aluminum rolling line in Germany
Growing demand from automakers leads to more sheet production worldwide.