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Shapes - The Aluminium Design Knowledge Hub

Material properties
How you can use material properties and design to differentiate your aluminium cans
By Boris Kasper, Hydro
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Material science
Is additive manufacturing the next big thing for aluminium?
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro
Electromagnetic pulse technology (EMPT) is excellent for joining, forming and welding electrically conducting materials, such as aluminium.
Manufacturing
Using electromagnetic pulse technology to join multi-material automotive components
By Mikael Marekovic, Hydro
Best aluminium alloys for bending
Material properties
Here are the best aluminium alloys for bending
By Freddy Leijon, Hydro
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MODULAR FURNITURE
Modular furniture in practice in practice
Aluminium that has been recycled and remelted for re-use in new products
Material properties
A guide to material selection in sustainable product design
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro
Using FSW panels as a completed component simplifies your build process for marine vessels.
Manufacturing
How you can use friction stir welded aluminium panels for your shipbuilding project
By Chris Moyle, Hydro
Aluminium produced with a low-carbon footprint will push more steel and copper out of passenger vehicles.
Material properties
Can low-carbon aluminium products answer automotive’s sustainability challenge?
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro
Learn how you can improve aluminium's machinability
Manufacturing
How you can improve the machinability of aluminium
By Al Wills, Hydro
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Material properties
Differences in recycled aluminium impact carbon footprint
By Lars Moen, Hydro
With superplastic forming, you can design complex components made from thin-walled aluminium sheet.
Manufacturing
How you can lightweight cars with superplastic forming
By Reinhard Pritzlaff, Hydro
The world’s most climate-friendly and energy-efficient aluminium production is at the Hydro Karmøy technology pilot in Norway.
Manufacturing
How we can achieve zero-emission aluminium smelters
By Hans Erik Vatne, Hydro