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Ford halts some production at Kentucky plant after fire at aluminum supplier

Ford halts some production at Kentucky plant after fire at aluminum supplier

‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists Jack Otter, Ben Levisohn, Megan Leonhardt and Andrew Bary discuss the impact of tariffs on the auto industry and share top stock picks. Ford is temporarily cutting production on certain vehicles at its Kentucky truck plant after a fire broke out at one of its aluminum supplier facilities last month.  Ford will halt production of its three-row …

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Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone Rumored to Use Titanium and Aluminum Frame

Apple’s 2026 Foldable iPhone Rumored to Use Titanium and Aluminum Frame

Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone will have a frame that’s made from a mix of titanium and aluminum, analyst Jeff Pu said today in a note shared with investors. Pu suggested that Apple will expand its use of titanium, with the material set to be used in both the 2026 ‌iPhone‌ Fold and iPhone Air models. This isn’t the first time …

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iPhone 18 Fold rumored to use combination of aluminum and titanium

iPhone 18 Fold rumored to use combination of aluminum and titanium

A new report today from analyst Jeff Pu has details on what to expect from next year’s highly-anticipated iPhone 18 Fold. According to Pu, Apple will use a combination of titanium and aluminum for the device. Bloomberg previously described the device as resembling “two titanium iPhone Airs side-by-side.” In a new to investors seen by 9to5Mac, Pu explained that iPhone …

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Fire at aluminum plant to hit Ford's bottom line by up to $1 billion, analyst says – Reuters

Fire at aluminum plant to hit Ford’s bottom line by up to $1 billion, analyst says  Reuters America’s top-selling vehicle faces production hit after fire at supplier facility, analyst says  Fox Business Fire at Oswego Novelis plant causes drop in Ford’s stock  WSYR Tesla, Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis: Why Auto Stocks Just Had A Bad Tuesday  Yahoo Finance Exclusive | A Devastating Fire …

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iPhone 17 Pro Max’s Aluminum Build Holds Up Well To Drops Against Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Titanium Alloy, But Is Susceptible To Corner Impacts

iPhone 17 Pro Max’s Aluminum Build Holds Up Well To Drops Against Galaxy S25 Ultra’s Titanium Alloy, But Is Susceptible To Corner Impacts

Apple shifted to aluminum this year for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, ensuring better heat transfer and a host of benefits compared to titanium alloy or stainless steel, but was the switch also made to make the company’s flagships more durable? We get to see this in a total of six drop tests, with the iPhone 17 …

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The new iPhone 17 Pro aluminum body may be more prone to scuffs and scratches

The new iPhone 17 Pro aluminum body may be more prone to scuffs and scratches

It’s iPhone 17 release day, and that means the internet is ready to start the next drama about the redesigned phones. One early concern is about the superficial durability of the iPhone 17 Pro aluminum chassis, especially on the darker color Deep Blue model. If this worries you, it’s a good time to buy a case. Because anodized aluminum still …

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Scientists Create Rocket Fuel That’s 150% More Powerful Than Aluminum, Revolutionizing Space Travel

Scientists Create Rocket Fuel That’s 150% More Powerful Than Aluminum, Revolutionizing Space Travel

IN A NUTSHELL 🚀 Researchers developed a new boron-based rocket fuel compound offering 150% more energy than aluminum. 🔬 The compound’s structure accumulates energy like a spring, releasing it during combustion. 🔥 Synthesized using an arc melter, the compound remains safe, igniting only with an agent like kerosene. 🌌 This innovation could enhance payload capacity for space missions, opening new …

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