Aluminum extrusions are increasingly in the news as engineers and designers find more applications for this flexible metal. Recently, the Aluminum Extruders Council announced the winners of its annual Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition.
The winners designed a mobile experiment station that uses an aluminum frame. Other finalists submitted designs for a LED light fixture, picture frame/lighting system, and a solar powered shelter. Each design revealed how versatile aluminum extrusions can be and how valuable they really are.
Aluminum extrusions and tubing are also being used by innovative companies around the world. Apple is using aluminum extrusions extensively in iPods, iPads, iMacs, iPhones, and Apple Watch. You can watch an impressive video showing a MacBook Pro being created here to see how aluminum extrusions are incorporated.
In addition, Ford has redesigned its best selling and highest profit margin F-150 truck making widespread use of aluminum. Engineering.com has an interesting video editorial about the new design here.
ThHowever, they are finding us now. Engineers and designers are sending us applications for miniature extrusions in these markets. In the past 36 months, our aluminum extrusions and tubing have started to find their way into Boeing 737 interior lighting, AR15 accessories and the Tesla Model S. As aluminum extrusions become even more popular, we hope to continue expanding our reach into new markets.
No matter what your market is, we can manufacture aluminum extrusions for you! We’re the experts at SMALL aluminum extrusions, so you can dream big. Contact us to today with your design so we can help you make your dream a reality.
