Australasian Aluminium Extrusion Conference (AAEC)

?? AAEC 2025 Conference Program is LIVE! ?? The wait is over! The AAEC 2025 2-Day Technical Program is now available. ?? Explore groundbreaking insights. ?? Connect with industry leaders. ?? Get ready—July is just around the corner! ?? Check out the program & secure your spot today! ?? AAEC 2025 Program #AAEC2025 #Conference #Innovation #Networking

Capral is excited to be part of the 2nd Annual Net Zero Construction event on March 5th at Dalton House, Darling Harbour, Sydney! ?? We're proud to showcase how Capral is driving sustainability in construction and infrastructure. If you want to discover more about our innovative solutions, make sure to stop by our stand! See you there! #NetZero #SustainableConstruction #Capral #BuildingTheFuture

?? Speaker Announcement – AAEC 2025! ?? We’re thrilled to welcome Stig Tjotta, Head of Technology for Hydro Aluminium Metal’s Casthouse Products Division, as a speaker at AAEC 2025. With over 30 years in the aluminium industry, Stig has led technology development, business strategy, and R&D across Hydro Aluminium’s extrusion and casthouse divisions. His recent work focuses on sustainability and decarbonization roadmaps, driving the future of low-carbon aluminium production. Having held key leadership roles in Europe and North America, Stig brings a global perspective on manufacturing, extrusion, and sustainable innovation. With a PhD in Applied Mathematics and a Master’s in Physics, his expertise bridges science and industrial application. ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? https://lnkd.in/gXZQcd_n Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leader in sustainable aluminium technology! #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #Manufacturing #Innovation #Engineering

?? Speaker Announcement – AAEC 2025! ?? We’re excited to welcome Paul Wong, Founder of Applied Robotics, as a speaker at AAEC 2025. With a career spanning nearly 50 years in automation and robotics, Paul has delivered 600+ robotic systems across multiple industries, with 30% being world-first innovations. His flagship projects include the Capral Robot Extrusion Pack-Making System, which leverages AI for automated pack design—a global first in 2019. From automation engineering at Fisher & Paykel to leading groundbreaking R&D in robotics for industries worldwide, Paul’s expertise in smart manufacturing and AI-driven automation is shaping the future of aluminium extrusion. ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? https://lnkd.in/g5gksBD8 #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #Automation #AI #SmartManufacturing #Robotics #Engineering #AppliedRobotics

?? Speaker Announcement – AAEC 2025! ?? We’re excited to welcome Jostein R?yset, Research Scientist at Hydro Aluminium, as a speaker at AAEC 2025. Since 1998, Jostein has been at Hydro Aluminium’s R&D facility in Sunndals?ra, Norway, specialising in alloy development and billet quality for Al-Mg-Si extrusion alloys. His work spans customer problem-solving, internal R&D, and university collaborations, driving innovation in aluminium extrusion. With a PhD from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 40+ scientific publications, and multiple patents, Jostein brings deep technical expertise to the conference. ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? https://lnkd.in/g93P-xcU Don’t miss the chance to hear from a leading expert in aluminium alloy development! #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #AlloyDevelopment #R&D #BilletQuality #Manufacturing #Engineering #Hydro?

?? Exciting Exhibitor Announcement! ?? We’re delighted to welcome AIMS to the AAEC 2025 Exhibition! ?? As the leading aluminium extrusion consultancy across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific, AIMS brings top-tier expertise, equipment, and consumables to help extrusion plants achieve peak performance. Their solutions are designed to maximise efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise plant operations—a game-changer for industry professionals. At AAEC 2025, visit the AIMS booth to explore their cutting-edge offerings, including: ?? Thermika Systems Infrared Die Heating Equipment ?? AMCOL Corporation Lubrication Systems ?? ASCONA GmbH Measurement Systems ?? Ichikawa Belts & Roller Sleeves ?? Saw Blades & Consumables ?? Isowool, Fire Bricks & Ceramics ??Carbon & Graphite ?? Protective Clothing & More! ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gk3NXGts Join us to connect with AIMS and discover how they can transform your aluminium extrusion operations. See you there! #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #Efficiency #Manufacturing #IndustryInnovation #AIMS

?? Speaker Announcement – AAEC 2025! ?? We’re excited to welcome Bill Wyllie, co-founder of Australian Aluminium Finishing (AAF), as a speaker at AAEC 2025. With over 40 years in the aluminium finishing industry, Bill played a key role in establishing one of Australia’s first on-line powder coating facilities in the 1980s. Under his leadership, AAF has expanded across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, offering anodising, powder coating, and woodgrain finishing. A past President of Qualicoat Australia and current Vice President of the Australasian Institute of Surface Finishing, Bill brings unmatched expertise in aluminium finishing innovations. ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? https://lnkd.in/g6auZDhJ Don’t miss the chance to hear from one of the industry’s leading experts! #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #SurfaceFinishing #Anodising #PowderCoating #Manufacturing #Engineering #AAF?

?? Exciting Exhibitor Announcement! ?? We’re excited to introduce RGB METALLURGICAL LIMITED as an exhibitor at AAEC 2025! ??? With over 40 years of expertise, RGB Metallurgical is a trusted leader in high-performance furnace manufacturing for the aluminium extrusion industry. Their furnaces are designed with a wide range of instrumentation systems, from fully automated PLC control (Siemens, Allen Bradley) to hybrid and manual operation, ensuring a solution for every requirement and budget. At AAEC 2025, visit the RGB Metallurgical booth to explore: ?? Advanced Furnace Technology ?? Custom Work Handling & Jigging Solutions ?? High-Quality Ni/Cr Components – Manufactured In-House ?? Expertise in Nitriding for Extruders ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gk3NXGts Join us at AAEC 2025 to connect with RGB Metallurgical and discover how their tailored furnace solutions can enhance your operations. See you there! #AAEC2025 #MetallurgicalSolutions #FurnaceTechnology #AluminiumExtrusion #Manufacturing #Innovation #RGBMetallurgical

?? Speaker Announcement – AAEC 2025! ?? We’re thrilled to welcome Raffaele D'Andrea, Senior Mechanical Engineer & Technical Sales Manager at EMMEBI SRL - ALUMINIUM TECHNOLOGY, to AAEC 2025. With nearly 20 years at Emmebi, Raffaele has led R&D, technical sales, and global installations, specializing in polishing, packaging, logistics, and surface treatment technologies. An active AEC member, he has shared his expertise through global conferences, webinars, and workshops on extrusion process optimisation. ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? https://lnkd.in/gYStHdr8 Don’t miss this chance to learn from industry leaders! #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #Manufacturing #ProcessOptimization #Innovation #Engineering #EMMEBI?

?? Speaker Announcement – AAEC 2025 ?? We’re excited to welcome Professor Mark Easton, Associate DVC (Research Infrastructure) at RMIT University, as a speaker at AAEC 2025. With 30 years of experience in aluminium alloys, Mark has worked at Comalco-Rio Tinto, Monash University, and LKR Austria, and was CEO of the CAST Co-operative Research Centre. His contributions include advancements in grain refinement, quench sensitivity, and cracking in extrusion billets. Now at RMIT, he continues his research into additive manufacturing of aluminium. ?? Date: 14th - 17th July 2025 ?? Location: Voco Brisbane City Centre, Queensland, Australia ?? https://lnkd.in/gXXp43hY Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leading expert in aluminium alloys! #AAEC2025 #AluminiumExtrusion #Manufacturing #AlloyInnovation #AdditiveManufacturing #Engineering #RMIT?