Sep 24 2007
Alcoa announced today that it has launched a new technology web with rich, detailed scientific information on aluminum and other light metal technology that will help design engineers develop new products.
The Web site, www.alcoa.com/innovation, taps Alcoa’s 121-year leadership in light metal technology and features a growing database of Alcoa’s patents and scientific research papers. For the first time, scientists, engineers and product development specialists will be able to search the Alcoa technology library for solutions in metal coating, casting forming, alloys, structure and design to develop new applications. For instance, an aerospace engineer could locate new breakthroughs in aluminum-lithium alloy technology to support a lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft design. A consumer electronics designer could discover new solutions in finish and color to add style to a new personal computer or cell phone product. Or an automotive engineer could find data on Alcoa innovations in fuel cell, crash management and sustainable automotive design.
The site also highlights Alcoa’s global innovation network of collaboration with universities and external partners. This network helps Alcoa deliver the solutions that customers demand faster, more efficiently and more in line with customer needs