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HyperAl is a novel method for producing high-strength extruded aluminium profiles with very high extrudability.

Material properties
How HyperAl technology can lift the extrudability of high-strength automotive aluminium extrusions
By Ulf Håkon Tundal, Hydro May 30, 2024
Material properties
How to avoid greenwashing when calculating the carbon footprint of recycled aluminium
By Jostein Søreide, Hydro May 28, 2024
The automotive industry often uses the ISO 11846 Method B standard to determine whether 6xxx-series aluminium alloys have intergranular corrosion (IGC).

Material science
Understanding the influence of parameters on intergranular corrosion test results
By Jan Tore Buvik Gundersen, Hydro May 28, 2024
Customers are asking for more recycled post-consumer scrap in low-carbon aluminium products.

Material science
How trace elements influence anodized and powder-coated aluminium profiles
By Malgorzata Chojak Halseid, Hydro May 28, 2024
Which quenching method we choose depends on the aluminium alloy, and on which properties we want to achieve with the extruded profile.

Material science
Why we quench extruded aluminium profiles
By Jing Liu, Hydro Apr 23, 2024
Manufacturing
Understanding adhesives for durable bonding in industrial design
By Martin Schön, Hydro Jul 06, 2023
Material properties
A quick guide to the machinability of aluminium alloys
By Freddy Leijon, Hydro Sep 19, 2022
Material science
Copper's effects on the intergranular corrosion of aluminium alloy 6005
By Shilpa Kumari, Hydro Aug 03, 2022
Material properties
How to ensure full transparency regarding the footprint of aluminium products
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Jul 13, 2022
Material properties
Learn the definitions of future low-carbon aluminium products
By Jostein Søreide, Hydro Jul 01, 2022
Material science
Why carmakers need new aluminium alloys
By Jonas Braam, Hydro Jan 03, 2022
Material science
How composition and alloying elements affect corrosion resistance in aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Oct 08, 2021
Material properties
What aluminium alloys are best for bicycle frames?
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2021
Material properties
Why differences in recycled aluminium impact carbon footprint
By Lars Moen, Hydro Mar 18, 2021
Material properties
How do you know the actual CO2 footprint of your recycled aluminium?
By Jean-Marc Moulin, Hydro Mar 12, 2021
Material properties
Here are the best aluminium alloys for bending
By Freddy Leijon, Hydro Jan 30, 2021
Material properties
How to choose the right aluminium alloy
By Christer Jönsson, Hydro Nov 29, 2020
Material properties
Why you should use aluminium in icy waters
By Stanislaw Zajac, Hydro Nov 26, 2020
Manufacturing
Tips to joining aluminium with other materials
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Nov 26, 2020
Material science
What you need to know about lead-free aluminium alloys
By Esma Senel, Hydro Nov 26, 2020
Manufacturing
What you need to know about hard anodizing
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Nov 25, 2020
Expert thoughts
Three factors affect aluminium's machinability
By David Lukasak, Hydro Nov 23, 2020
Material science
Is additive manufacturing the next big thing for aluminium?
By Hans Erik Vatne, Editorial contributor Nov 20, 2020
Material properties
Tips to avoid corrosion in marine environments
By Arjan Bouvy, Hydro Nov 19, 2020
Manufacturing
How design can influence surface quality
By Rik Mertens, Editorial contributor Oct 28, 2020
Material science
Preventing crevice corrosion of aluminium
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Oct 20, 2020
Manufacturing
Why aluminium is the right material for external car parts
By Tomas Johansson, Hydro Oct 13, 2020
Manufacturing
How you as a designer can influence costs
By Martin Petersen, Hydro Oct 10, 2020
Material science
Aluminium burns, and other misconceptions
By Jan Strid, Editorial contributor Sep 19, 2020
Material properties
How aluminium provides effective fire protection offshore
By Arjan Bouvy, Hydro Sep 18, 2020
Material science
Coping with corrosion
By Jan-Olov Nilsson, Hydro Aug 27, 2020
Craig Gaulzetti is a designer and builder of custom-built racing bicycles. ©Joel Laino

Design thinking
No limits to bicycle design with aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Aug 08, 2020
Sustainable design
How the aluminium industry can work with carmakers to make better vehicles
By Dr Mark White, Editorial contributor Aug 02, 2020
Material properties
What to consider when joining dissimilar metals
By Wojciech Osikowicz, Hydro Jul 23, 2020
Expert thoughts
Strength and corrosion resistance with aluminium alloy 5052
By Mark Winker, Hydro Jul 17, 2020
Material properties
Aluminium tubes for MED desalination plants
By Mark Winker, Hydro Jul 16, 2020
Material science
A quick guide to understanding aluminium temper designations
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2020
Manufacturing
How you can lightweight cars with superplastic forming
By Reinhard Pritzlaff, Hydro May 14, 2020
Material properties
Wanted: Old metal for new products
By Hans Erik Vatne, Editorial contributor May 07, 2020
Manufacturing
Product and process simulations can reduce development time and costs
By Martin Schön, Hydro Mar 03, 2020
Material science
Why aluminium tubes instead of copper for air conditioning?
By Xiao-Jun Jiang, Hydro Feb 10, 2020
Expert thoughts
Design standards in relation to aluminium alloys
By Wout Polderman, Hydro Feb 01, 2020
Material properties
The link between alloys and tolerances
By Wout Polderman, Hydro Jan 31, 2020
Material properties
Why structural projects need ductile metals like aluminium
By Freddy Leijon, Hydro Jan 24, 2020
Material properties
How metallurgical structure affects machinability
By Al Wills, Hydro Jan 03, 2020