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Learn to understand the key properties of aluminium from thermal electrical conductivity, strength and elasticity to tensile strength.

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Why we should count secondary effects when calculating the material footprint in cars
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Mar 03, 2025
HyperAl is a novel method for producing high-strength extruded aluminium profiles with very high extrudability.

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How HyperAl technology can lift the extrudability of high-strength automotive aluminium extrusions
By Ulf Håkon Tundal, Hydro May 30, 2024
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How to avoid greenwashing when calculating the carbon footprint of recycled aluminium
By Jostein Søreide, Hydro May 28, 2024
Studio ThusThat uses aluminium waste to communicate compelling stories about the material

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How we are communicating compelling stories with aluminium waste
By Kevin Rouff, Editorial contributor Feb 13, 2024
The deck and superstructure of Hangar Bridge in Trondheim, Norway, will be constructed in aluminium. (Illustration courtesy of Statens Vegvesen)

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Why we are going to see more aluminium in bridges
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro Oct 04, 2023
Oyster Tempo is a vacuum-insulated food and drink cooler that utilizes several of aluminium's key properties.

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How we use the thermal properties of aluminium to create an innovative cooler
By Ian Sandmæl, Editorial contributor Sep 28, 2023
The MAST monitor arm in aluminium, designed by Carl Gustav Magnusson for Teknion.

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Why aluminium is a material that designers like me cannot live without
By Carl Gustav Magnusson, Editorial contributor Aug 07, 2023
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How we can substitute aluminium for copper in the green transition
By Auke Hoekstra, Editorial contributor Jul 19, 2023
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Evaluating the value of an LCA
By Rémi Julio, Hydro Jan 05, 2023
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What you should know about powder coating aluminium
By Marc-Steffen Hinderer, Hydro Nov 09, 2022
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A quick guide to the machinability of aluminium alloys
By Freddy Leijon, Editorial contributor Sep 19, 2022
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How lightweighting can make the automotive industry greener
By Piotr Chmielewski, Hydro Jul 25, 2022
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How to ensure full transparency regarding the footprint of aluminium products
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Jul 13, 2022
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Learn the definitions of future low-carbon aluminium products
By Jostein Søreide, Hydro Jul 01, 2022
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Why carbon footprint is important in the build phase of automobiles
By Hans Erik Vatne, Editorial contributor Feb 02, 2022
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Can low-carbon aluminium products answer automotive’s sustainability challenge?
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Jan 12, 2022
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Why corrosion resistance matters for the adhesive bonding of aluminium
By Edward Cole, Hydro Dec 03, 2021
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How to prevent aluminium corrosion
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Editorial contributor Nov 07, 2021
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What aluminium alloys are best for bicycle frames?
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2021
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Why differences in recycled aluminium impact carbon footprint
By Lars Moen, Hydro Mar 18, 2021
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How do you know the actual CO2 footprint of your recycled aluminium?
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Mar 12, 2021
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What you should know about anodizing
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Editorial contributor Feb 24, 2021
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A guide to material selection in sustainable product design
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Feb 08, 2021
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Here are the best aluminium alloys for bending
By Freddy Leijon, Editorial contributor Jan 30, 2021
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How aluminium is competing with steel on long suspension bridge girders
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro Jan 15, 2021
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How you can design better aluminium heat sinks to improve thermal performance
By Mikael Marekovic, Hydro Dec 06, 2023
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How to choose the right aluminium alloy
By Christer Jönsson, Hydro Nov 29, 2020
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Why you should use aluminium in icy waters
By Stanislaw Zajac, Editorial contributor Nov 26, 2020
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How aluminium can help solve cement's sustainability challenge
By Linda Therese Wiik, Hydro Nov 19, 2020
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Aluminium as a key enabler for the thermal management of electric vehicles
By Leif Hagebeuker, Editorial contributor Nov 19, 2020
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Tips to avoid corrosion in marine environments
By Arjan Bouvy, Editorial contributor Nov 19, 2020
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A more durable HVAC unit
By Kevin Reilly, Editorial contributor Nov 19, 2020
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Perfect material for LED applications
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Oct 27, 2020
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Choose your lighting column, with care
By Bas van Boxtel, Hydro Oct 19, 2020
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How aluminium provides effective fire protection offshore
By Arjan Bouvy, Editorial contributor Sep 18, 2020
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Why you should choose aluminium for your window
By Mark Spencer, Editorial contributor Sep 12, 2020
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Aluminium a seaworthy alternative
By Chris Moyle, Hydro Aug 27, 2020
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Substituting copper with aluminium
By Jens Sandahl Sørensen, Hydro Aug 03, 2020
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Why aluminium plays an important role in façade construction
By Paul Bretz, Editorial contributor Jul 30, 2020
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What to consider when joining dissimilar metals
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro Jul 23, 2020
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Aluminium tubes for MED desalination plants
By Mark Winker, Editorial contributor Jul 16, 2020
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Which wall thickness should you choose for your aluminium product?
By Martin Schön, Hydro Jul 05, 2020
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Why your next living room design project should use aluminium windows
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Jun 25, 2020
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Three things to know about aluminium in cars
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Jun 03, 2020
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Why aluminium in cars is common sense
By Barnaby Struthers, Hydro Jun 01, 2020
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Understanding the definitions and differences in recycled aluminium
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro May 08, 2020
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Wanted: Old metal for new products
By Hans Erik Vatne, Editorial contributor May 07, 2020
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New EN 12767 regulations for road safety impact your choice of poles
By Bas van Boxtel, Hydro Apr 15, 2020
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Why it is important to lightweight superstructures
By Chris Moyle, Hydro Mar 05, 2020
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Why aluminium busbars are gaining ground in low-voltage market
By Pascal Leprêtre, Editorial contributor Feb 03, 2020
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The link between alloys and tolerances
By Wout Polderman, Editorial contributor Jan 31, 2020
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Why structural projects need ductile metals like aluminium
By Freddy Leijon, Editorial contributor Jan 24, 2020
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How to reduce weight and save money on automotive wiring and cables
By Jens Sandahl Sørensen, Hydro Jan 11, 2020
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How metallurgical structure affects machinability
By Al Wills, Hydro Jan 03, 2020
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What are the booming materials in the automotive market? Trends for 2020 and beyond
By Nunzio Cuppoletta, Hydro Dec 12, 2019
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Aluminium and the green urban ferry
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Nov 28, 2019
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How you can use material properties and design to differentiate your aluminium cans
By Boris Kasper, Editorial contributor Oct 17, 2019
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Clever use of aluminium keeps seat dry in wet weather
By Charlotte Coates, Editorial contributor Sep 12, 2019
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Bamboo meets aluminium in innovative bicycle
By Elliot Quinn, Editorial contributor Jul 13, 2019