Low carbon aluminium goes digital

Materials search engine Matmatch has partnered with global aluminium producer RUSAL to offer materials data on their range of products, including the ALLOW brand of low carbon footprint aluminium.

This partnership will allow design engineers worldwide to source RUSAL’s sustainable materials for a range of applications via the Matmatch platform.

Many European countries have set targets to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Similarly, consumers and businesses are demanding products with a low environmental impact, so choosing materials that are sustainably sourced, have long product lifecycles and are recyclable is key.

Although all aluminium is recyclable, RUSAL’s ALLOW aluminium further enables customers to contribute to their low-carbon targets as it is made from renewable hydropower. Consequently, it allows customers to deliver products with a lower carbon footprint. It also has the benefit of being traceable to a single smelter and is third party verified.

“As materials specialists, we have a responsibility to consider the environmental impacts and carbon footprints of the materials we source, supply and use,” explains Melissa Albeck, CEO of Matmatch. “We hope to encourage design engineers to make environmentally-friendly materials choices by providing clear, standardised materials data.

“Each design engineering project has specific considerations including cost, performance and feasibility. This also needs to be balanced with environmental concerns. Companies such as RUSAL that produce lower-carbon and recyclable materials are vital in helping engineers manage these concerns without sacrificing performance characteristics.”

RUSAL’s ALLOW aluminium offers high strength-to-weight ratio, superior shock absorption, durability within a wide range of temperatures and a capacity for weather resistance, making it suitable for multiple applications. These qualities are particularly important in the automotive, packaging, consumer goods and construction sectors.  

Matmatch currently lists thousands of materials on its online platform and continues to expand its database capabilities. To discover more sustainable materials for your next project, visit the Matmatch website to compare material properties and connect with trusted suppliers.