a large ship in the water — Trosten by estudio Herreros. Photo by Einar Aslaksen

How we conceived the first universally accessible floating sauna in Oslo with recycled aluminium

By Jens Richter, Editorial contributor Jun 24, 2024

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

Manufacturing
How aluminium is supporting historic growth in solar power
By Florian Schnetzer, Hydro Jul 08, 2024
The CC50 collection from Akuart

Design thinking
How aluminium helped us create an acoustic panel that doesn’t compromise on aesthetics
By Steffen Spangmose, Editorial contributor Jun 18, 2024
Photos by Einar Aslaksen

Sustainable design
How seven designers turned scrap into treasure in Milan
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Apr 15, 2024
Material science
A quick guide to understanding aluminium temper designations
By Susanne Koch, Hydro Jun 09, 2020
Design thinking
Why world-class designers are using near-zero aluminium at Milan Design Week
By Asle Forsbak, Hydro Mar 21, 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
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
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
The aluminium industry faces a footprint calculation dilemma, related to recycling, where it could be called out for greenwashing. (Source: Getty Images)

Material properties
How to avoid greenwashing when calculating the carbon footprint of recycled aluminium
By Jostein Søreide, Hydro May 28, 2024
Post-consumer aluminium scrap used for production of Hydro CIRCAL 100R

Material science
The challenges (and importance) of producing near-zero aluminium
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Apr 05, 2024
Manufacturing
How megacasting could revolutionize car manufacturing
By Stig Tjøtta, Hydro Mar 26, 2024
Expert thoughts
Energy absorption in aluminium explained
By Jan Strid, Editorial contributor Nov 29, 2023
Aluminium played a transformative role in the design of the iconic circular Luminaire Ambitus, by Zumtobel.

Design thinking
How experimenting with aluminium helps me realize my dreams and designs
By Yorgo Lykouria, Editorial contributor Oct 26, 2023
Material properties
Here are the best aluminium alloys for bending
By Freddy Leijon, Hydro Jan 30, 2021
Material properties
A quick guide to the machinability of aluminium alloys
By Freddy Leijon, Hydro Sep 19, 2022