
The Art of Metal Processing
It might not be often that ‘art’ and ‘metal processing’ are used in the same sentence, but there is indeed an underestimated level of skill required in getting the right cutting result every time.
Learn more about the latest developments at Alanod, or read about our thoughts and ideas on the design, development and manufacture of specialised coated metals.
You’re always told not to judge a book by its cover but neuroscientists have worked out that it takes a human brain a tenth of a second to make a judgement – literally the blink of an eye!
So when it comes to hospitality and retail, the judgement made by a customer the minute they walk through the door can be the difference between profit and loss.
When it comes to metal fabrication, choosing the right aluminium supplier is crucial. The quality and reliability of your supplier can significantly impact the success of your projects. With numerous suppliers to choose from, it can be overwhelming to make the right choice. Here are a few key factors to consider.
Why aluminium for cosmetics and pharmaceutical packaging?
Although plastic packaging is the most widely used material in the cosmetics sector, demand for materials such as paper, board and metals is on the up, because of changing consumer preferences and sustainability concerns.
There is an aluminium alloy to suit every need and one of the work horses of the aluminium world is the commercial aluminium alloy 1050A H14.
Aluminium is the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust (8.1%), second most malleable and sixth most ductile. A popular choice across a wide range of applications, there is an aluminium alloy to suit every need.
We have all experienced the effects of country and market turbulence recently. This has led to many manufacturers looking at new ways of working. Here at Alanod, we are helping our customers to increase their flexibility and enhance resilience.
It might not be often that ‘art’ and ‘metal processing’ are used in the same sentence, but there is indeed an underestimated level of skill required in getting the right cutting result every time.
With half the world’s energy consumption used for heat in residential and industrial applications, it is no wonder that governments are looking to diversify their heat production.
According to the latest data, the global solar thermal market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 3% over the period of 2020-2025 and global solar installed capacity at a CAGR of 13.78% from 2021 to 2026.
Reflective, absorption, decorative and other special surfaces are continually being developed to meet specifier demands and this places an ever-increasing pressure on metal wall panel manufacturers…
Reflective, absorption, decorative and other special surfaces are continually being developed to meet specifier demands and this places an ever-increasing pressure on metal wall panel manufacturers…
From the global pandemic and skills shortages to a rising demand for domestic manufacturing and subsequent supply chain re-evaluation, metal fabricators are juggling a whole host of issues.