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| September 20, 2007
Alcoa Launches Innovation Web Site to Showcase Technology Solutions for Design Engineers
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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
Alcoa’s global technology organization is
comprised of thousands of scientists, engineers and researchers around
the world dedicated to discovering and developing the next generation of
Alcoa products, processes and services. Alcoa’s
R&D network is connected globally to research centers and universities
in Russia, China, India, Europe and the United States.
Founded on the innovative spirit of Charles Martin Hall and his patent
that sparked the entire aluminum industry, Alcoa has more than 2,600
active patents today. The company also supports the world’s
largest light metals research and development center, the Alcoa
Technical center. Alcoa annually invests approximately 1% of its
revenues in R&D.
About Alcoa Technology
Alcoa’s global technology organization is
comprised of thousands of scientists, engineers and researchers around
the world dedicated to discovering and developing the next-generation of
Alcoa products, processes and services. Alcoa’s
scientific community is connected globally to research centers and
universities in Russia, China, India, Europe and the United States.
Founded on the innovative spirit of Charles Martin Hall and his patent
that sparked the entire aluminum industry, Alcoa has more than 2,600
active patents today. The company also owns the world’s
largest light metals research and development center. Alcoa annually
invests approximately 1% of its revenues in R&D, which is helping to
build a foundation for Alcoa’s future.
About Alcoa
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer and manager of primary
aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in
all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace,
automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial
transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering,
production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In
addition to aluminum products and components including flat-rolled
products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa®
wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures
and building systems. The company has 122,000 employees in 44 countries
and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the
world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More
information can be found at www.alcoa.com.
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