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Sara Mellone's Vase No. 8 shows the value of aluminium both functionally and aesthetically.

Shapes - The Aluminium Design Knowledge Hub

Sustainable design
Improving sustainable product design with aluminium
By Sara Mellone, Editorial contributor
Crevice corrosion can be difficult to detect, but it is preventable.
Material science
Preventing crevice corrosion of aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro
Thanks to finite element calculations, the design is good at the first time.
Manufacturing
How the finite element method can save time and costs with your aluminium design
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro
Remelting aluminium for use in new products
Sustainable design
Three steps toward designing and producing for a circular economy
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro
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MODULAR FURNITURE
Modular furniture in practice in practice
Improving freight efficiency by lightweighting heavy trucks
Manufacturing
Improving freight efficiency by lightweighting heavy trucks
By JD Rutt, Hydro
Material substitution to secure the competitive advantage of your products
Sustainable design
Material substitution to secure the competitive advantage of your products
By Rafael Fuertes, Hydro
The cars of 2030 will be radically different to the cars we drive today
Sustainable design
How the aluminium industry can work with carmakers to make better vehicles
By Dr Mark White, Editorial contributor
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Material science
A quick guide to understanding aluminium temper designations
By Susanne Koch, Hydro
Friction stir welding delivers higher joint strength compared to common fusion welding.
Manufacturing
Know the differences between friction welding techniques
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro