Aluminium shapes modern architecture: on façades, windows, doors, railings and solar shading. Many of these surfaces are natural in colour and show the typical metallic aluminium tone – others are bronze, black or coloured, matt or glossy. What they have in common is the surface treatment: it protects the metal ...
We encounter anodised aluminium surfaces every day: on façades, vehicle parts, furniture, lighting or technical components. They can be matt or glossy, natural or coloured. But what actually happens during anodising, and why does it require several carefully coordinated process steps? What does anodising mean? Anodising is the common term ...
From October 6 to 8, 2026, the international aluminum industry will gather at ALUMINIUM in Düsseldorf, and we’ll be right in the thick of it. You’ll find us in Hall 3 at Booth 3F45: featuring specific topics related to process costs, flexibility, and process reliability in surface treatment, with plenty ...
The shift to electric vehicles is reshaping the demands placed on materials and supply chains. A new study by Transport & Environment (T&E) highlights aluminium as a key lever – and green aluminium as a viable route to significantly reducing emissions. Aluminium plays a critical role in EV design – ...
In many production environments, energy costs have become one of the most important factors influencing the economic efficiency of industrial processes. Over recent months, energy prices have increased significantly in many regions, creating additional cost pressure for energy-intensive industries. In particular, anodising and coating operations are directly affected by this ...
Anodising is one of the most established methods for finishing aluminium surfaces. However, even minor deviations in the process can lead to visible defects and non-saleable surfaces. This article outlines three common error patterns – and how to prevent them reliably. Iridescent Discolouration Due to Contact Faults After anodising, some ...
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has proposed a wide-ranging restriction on the use of hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) compounds. Known as potent workplace carcinogens, these substances are already subject to REACH authorisation – but could now face a general ban across the EU1. For businesses involved in metal pre-treatment – particularly ...
Alufinish is pleased to announce the approval of two innovative pre-treatment systems for aluminium surface treatment in the anodising sector. The certificates for Alfinox 510 (ENSAVAL process) and Alfiseal 1960 were officially awarded by the Qualanod Quality Association on 17 June 2025. This means that both products can now also ...
Aluminium is a versatile material – but transparent? The possibility of converting aluminium into a transparent form is not new — but until now, this was only possible at great technical and financial expense. Researchers at the Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) have now developed a simplified process that produces ...
Aluminium has established itself as an indispensable material in digital technology. With its unique properties — lightness, robustness and excellent thermal conductivity — it is impossible to imagine modern electronic devices without it. Smartphones, laptops, and data centres all benefit from the advantages of this lightweight metal. Customised extruded profiles ...