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 Lynn Brown of the AEC and Shane Tredup of Custom Aluminum discuss decarbonization efforts in the extrusion industry, highlighting the growing demand from customers for information on carbon footprint, scope one, two, and three emissions, and decarbonization plans. 
 
Industry tool for aluminum extruders to track carbon emissions.
ACC aims to create industry tool for extruders to track carbon footprint and reduce it by 20%. Tool to calculate carbon emissions for extruders, covering multiple products and methodologies. Discover the tool's capabilities, including sensitivity analysis and real-time what-if scenarios, to help extruders understand the impact of changes to their business on their carbon intensity. The tool will be useful for extruders to understand their own situation and make improvements and plans to do a separate podcast on the tool's functionality and new guidelines for granularity and reporting.
 
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Welcome back to another riveting episode of SHAPEMAKERS, where we explore the fascinating world of shaping industries and innovations. In this special edition, Jason Weber, the VP of Operations and Government Affairs for the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), sits down with our distinguished guest Rob Nelson Executive Vice President at ALMAG Aluminum.
 
ALMAG ALUMINUM 
ALMAG’s history began in 1953, when Edward Peacock founded ALMAG Aluminum and Magnesium Ltd. manufacturing decorative door grilles. ALMAG’s first aluminum extrusion press started production in 1959.
Mr. Peacock envisioned a prosperous business with an ambition to build good products with good people and repeat business. Today, under the leadership of his son, Bob, our passion for quality and service remains strong.
 
For more on ALMAG visit - ALMAG Aluminum / Made possible. – Design • Extrude • Fabricate • Finish
About The AEC:
Follow AEC on LinkedIn for the latest updates and industry insights.
Stay informed about the Aluminum Extruders Council by visiting aec.org and following us on Twitter. Stay Tuned for More SHAPEMAKERS: Don't miss out on future episodes of SHAPEMAKERS where we continue to explore the stories, innovations, and trends shaping industries worldwide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey through the world of aluminum extrusion. Until next time, keep shaping the future!

Jason Weber visits with Prof. Lorenzo Donati about the upcoming ET'24 In-Conjunction Workshop on Process Analysis & Optimization 
 
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $595

Instructors: Professors from the Manufacturing Technologies Group at the University of Bologna, Italy
Learn how to optimize and analyze the aluminum extrusion process in this one-day intensive course from the experts at the Manufacturing Technologies Group at the University of Bologna in Italy. They have worked extensively with European extruders and die makers to optimize die design, improve welding phenomena in extrusion dies, increase die life, and analyze final microstructure of extruded profiles.

This course covers the following topics:
Introduction to practical and analytical extrusion concepts Material flow and Friction in direct extrusion Die failure modes and die life prediction Seam welds, welding criteria and profile strength Charge welds and process performance Microstructure evolution and Streaks formation mechanisms. About Prof. Lorenzo Donati
Lorenzo Donati is Associate Professor in Manufacturing Technologies in the “Department of  Engineering for Industry” in the School of Engineering (Forlì Campus) of Alma Mater Studiorum 
-University of Bologna. He received the Ph. D. in the course on “Engineering of manufacturing  systems, of metallurgy and applied measurements” of the Polytechnic University of Marche 
(Ancona, IT) with a dissertation on “Seam weld formation during aluminum extrusion: FEM  simulation and experimental verification of the mechanical and aesthetical proprieties”. The  research field concerns the analysis and optimization of forming processes with specific focus  on the extrusion of light alloy: seam and charge welds quality, die life estimation,  microstructure evolution during extrusion processing are some examples of the most relevant topics. He is organizer  and head of ICEB, the "International Conference on Extrusion and Benchmark", which is held in Europe every two  years since 2007. He coordinated and participated to several projects in the field of light alloys extrusion funded by 
International and National bodies as well as Companies.
 
A full list of publications is available at  http://www.unibo.it/docenti/l.donati 

George Oh & Judy Runge join Jason Weber of the AEC to discuss their upcoming Anodizing Essentials Workshop at this years ET'24 event in Orlando. For more details visit: ET In-Conjunction Workshops | Aluminum Extruders Council (aec.org)
AAC Anodizing Essentials Class 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fee: $495 AAC members / $895 nonmembers
Instructors: AAC member anodizing experts
Anodizing Essentials is part of the Aluminum Anodizers Council's (AAC) "School for Anodizers" that teaches more than the fundamentals of anodizing. This one-day class is designed to increase the knowledge and ability of anyone involved in operating an anodizing line. Anodizing Essentials Class details the foundation of quality anodizing, taking the learner through the entire process - beginning with the metallurgical properties of aluminum alloys commonly anodized through to the final rinse and sealing processes.
The program is designed to benefit anodizing production personnel at every level-from the line operator to the production manager, particularly if they are new to the business.
Workshop topics include:
Anodizing Overview and Anodizing Video Metallurgy Basics for Aluminum Surfaces Racking Cleaning & Rinsing Etch, Desmut & Bright Dipping Anodizing Basics for Aluminum Surfaces Power - Rectifiers & Transformers for the Aluminum Surface Treatment Industry Dyeing & Electrolytic Coloring Sealing the Anodic Oxide

SHAPEMAKERS EPISODE 57
Welcome back to another riveting episode of SHAPEMAKERS, where we explore the fascinating world of shaping industries and innovations. In this special edition, Jason Weber, the VP of Operations and Government Affairs for the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), sits down with our distinguished guest ET'24 track chair, Gary Jones. 
Listen as they discuss the upcoming ET’24 Seminar, the 75th Anniversary of the AEC, and how to maximize your membership benefits by getting involved in AEC committees and groups. Also take a peak into which papers and tracks Bill is the most excited about in this years upcoming seminar. 
 
About The AEC:
Follow AEC on LinkedIn for the latest updates and industry insights.
Stay informed about the Aluminum Extruders Council by visiting aec.org and following us on Twitter. Stay Tuned for More SHAPEMAKERS: Don't miss out on future episodes of SHAPEMAKERS where we continue to explore the stories, innovations, and trends shaping industries worldwide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey through the world of aluminum extrusion. Until next time, keep shaping the future!

SHAPEMAKERS EPISODE 56
Welcome back to another riveting episode of SHAPEMAKERS, where we explore the fascinating world of shaping industries and innovations. In this special edition, Jason Weber, the VP of Operations and Government Affairs for the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), sits down with our distinguished guest ET'24 track chair, Bill Rogers.
Listen as they discuss the upcoming ET’24 Seminar, the 75th Anniversary of the AEC, and how to maximize your membership benefits by getting involved in AEC committees and groups. Also take a peak into which papers and tracks Bill is the most excited about in this years upcoming seminar. 
 
About The AEC:
Follow AEC on LinkedIn for the latest updates and industry insights.
Stay informed about the Aluminum Extruders Council by visiting aec.org and following us on Twitter. Stay Tuned for More SHAPEMAKERS: Don't miss out on future episodes of SHAPEMAKERS where we continue to explore the stories, innovations, and trends shaping industries worldwide. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.
Thank you for joining us on this enlightening journey through the world of aluminum extrusion. Until next time, keep shaping the future!