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Learn about how the manufacturing process can shape the product and the economics in your project.

Aluminium is used in solar module production, solar mounting structures and inverters.

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How aluminium is supporting historic growth in solar power
By Florian Schnetzer, Hydro Jul 08, 2024
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How megacasting could revolutionize car manufacturing
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Mar 26, 2024
Hydro uses low-pressure technology to produce billets at its plant in Husnes, Norway.

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How low-pressure casting technology is improving the quality of automotive forging stock
By Ulf Håkon Tundal, Hydro Mar 06, 2024
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Understanding adhesives for durable bonding in industrial design
By Martin Schön, Hydro Jul 06, 2023
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Why aluminium hulls for pleasure boats speak to performance as well as preference
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro May 10, 2023
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Consider tolerances when designing a product with extruded aluminium
By Antonio Segatori, Hydro Jan 24, 2023
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How can we make the process of anodizing aluminium more sustainable?
By Marc Pfenninger, Editorial contributor Dec 14, 2021
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Know the differences between friction welding techniques
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro Aug 06, 2021
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How you can improve the machinability of aluminium
By Al Wills, Hydro Mar 06, 2021
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How we can achieve zero-emission aluminium smelters
By Hans Erik Vatne, Editorial contributor Feb 28, 2021
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Lighter agricultural equipment solves soil compaction
By Imme Ahrens, Hydro Jan 05, 2021
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Tips to joining aluminium with other materials
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Nov 26, 2020
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What you need to know about hard anodizing
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Nov 25, 2020
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Using dry machining to reduce aluminium's carbon footprint
By Raphael Mertens, Hydro Nov 04, 2020
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How design can influence surface quality
By Rik Mertens, Editorial contributor Oct 28, 2020
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How to design curved aluminium profiles
By Yon van den Oever, Hydro Oct 15, 2020
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Why aluminium is the right material for external car parts
By Tomas Johansson, Hydro Oct 13, 2020
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How you as a designer can influence costs
By Martin Petersen, Hydro Oct 10, 2020
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Zinc arc spray keeps your aluminium tubes working longer
By Jan Halvor Nordlien, Hydro Sep 26, 2020
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How modern warehouses are using aluminium
By Katarzyna Piekarska, Hydro Sep 22, 2020
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How you can use friction stir welded aluminium panels for your shipbuilding project
By Chris Moyle, Hydro Sep 24, 2020
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Production tips for designers
By Peter Hedman, Hydro Aug 14, 2020
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How aluminium can improve passive safety of L7e vehicles
By Hartmut Janssen, Hydro Aug 03, 2020
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Improving freight efficiency by lightweighting heavy trucks
By JD Rutt, Hydro Jul 11, 2020
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Seven ways to trim costs through design
By Rik Mertens, Editorial contributor Jul 07, 2020
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Smart design can reduce risk of surface flaws
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 03, 2020
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Using electromagnetic pulse technology to join multi-material automotive components
By Mikael Marekovic, Hydro Jul 02, 2020
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How you can lightweight cars with superplastic forming
By Reinhard Pritzlaff, Hydro May 14, 2020
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Simplify and streamline your manufacturing processes
By Vincenzo Messina, Hydro May 01, 2020
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Why unitized element facades of aluminium work well on wooden buildings
By Frank Føleide, Hydro Apr 22, 2020
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Benefits of forged aluminium in automotive suspension parts
By Lars Moen, Hydro Apr 01, 2020
Ikea Delaktig sofa with parts in aluminium, design Tom Dixon

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Adapting aluminium to add functions you do not see in IKEA DELAKTIG
By Mats Sixtensson, Hydro Jan 05, 2024
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Product and process simulations can reduce development time and costs
By Martin Schön, Hydro Mar 03, 2020
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How the finite element method can save time and costs with your aluminium design
By Patrick Lahbib, Hydro Jan 03, 2020
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Reduce costs with aluminium prototypes
By Kevin Matson, Hydro Jan 03, 2020
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Four points to help you optimize the hot metal gas forming process
By Conny Falk, Hydro Dec 15, 2019
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Visionary window patent for architects and builders
By Josef Bertele, Hydro Jul 19, 2019
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Hot metal gas forming of aluminium for automotive
By Conny Falk, Hydro Jun 21, 2019
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Verandas in a flash
By Shapes editorial, Hydro May 27, 2019
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With hot metal gas forming, aluminium substitution in vehicle parts
By Conny Falk, Hydro Apr 16, 2019