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Design thinking
How dialogue and design have shaped aluminium into a symbol for peace
By Marius Myking, Editorial contributor Jan 29, 2024
The deck and superstructure of Hangar Bridge in Trondheim, Norway, will be constructed in aluminium. (Illustration courtesy of Statens Vegvesen)

Material properties
Why we are going to see more aluminium in bridges
By Thomas B. Svendsen, Hydro Oct 04, 2023
©Dan Dryer A/S

Design thinking
Product design with extruded aluminium
By Hugo Dines Schmidt, Editorial contributor Aug 07, 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
Expert thoughts
Three factors affect aluminium's machinability
By David Lukasak, Hydro Nov 23, 2020
Sustainable design
Improving sustainable product design with aluminium
By Sara Mellone, Editorial contributor Nov 15, 2020
Manufacturing
Using dry machining to reduce aluminium's carbon footprint
By Raphael Mertens, Hydro Nov 04, 2020
Manufacturing
How to design curved aluminium profiles
By Yon van den Oever, Hydro Oct 15, 2020
Manufacturing
How modern warehouses are using aluminium
By Katarzyna Piekarska, Hydro Sep 22, 2020
Material science
Aluminium burns, and other misconceptions
By Jan Strid, Editorial contributor Sep 19, 2020
The Library of Birmingham has a brilliant aluminium facade

Design thinking
Architectural facade trends – metal mesh
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Sep 02, 2020
Sustainable design
With IKEA, a new way of manufacturing furniture with aluminium
By Henrik Stark, Hydro Aug 22, 2020
Manufacturing
Production tips for designers
By Peter Hedman, Hydro Aug 14, 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
Expert thoughts
Function integration with hot metal gas forming
By Jan Strid, Editorial contributor Jun 21, 2020
Material science
A quick guide to understanding aluminium temper designations
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2020
Expert thoughts
Aluminium profiles as roof strengtheners
By Barnaby Struthers, Hydro Jun 06, 2020
Manufacturing
How you can lightweight cars with superplastic forming
By Reinhard Pritzlaff, Hydro May 14, 2020
Manufacturing
Benefits of forged aluminium in automotive suspension parts
By Lars Moen, Hydro Apr 01, 2020
Design thinking
Aluminium design for e-car battery frames
By Jonas Bjuhr, Hydro Feb 27, 2020
Vestre replaced cast iron with aluminium in its new bench.

Design thinking
How to create a modern twist on a classic design using aluminium profiles?
By Allan Hagerup, Editorial contributor Feb 04, 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
Manufacturing
Four points to help you optimize the hot metal gas forming process
By Conny Falk, Hydro Dec 15, 2019
Material properties
Clever use of aluminium keeps seat dry in wet weather
By Charlotte Coates, Editorial contributor Sep 12, 2019
Artists enjoy being creative with aluminium. ©iStock

Design thinking
Artists crazy about aluminium
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 11, 2019
Design thinking
Aluminium wallpaper by Jean Nouvel and Neal Feay
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jul 09, 2019
Manufacturing
Hot metal gas forming of aluminium for automotive
By Conny Falk, Hydro Jun 21, 2019
Design thinking
Textured 3D metal wallpaper
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 21, 2019
Bess Kristoffersen in her studio ©Alastair Philip Wiper

Design thinking
The metal's innermost self
By Shapes editorial, Hydro Jun 04, 2019
Manufacturing
With hot metal gas forming, aluminium substitution in vehicle parts
By Conny Falk, Hydro Apr 16, 2019