Aluminium cans aren’t made of the best alloy for casting, but you can use them in a pinch. The cans were first melted down and formed into ingots to be later used for producing the neck and body.

When you’re building a machine that needs to be accurate ... material with the best of both worlds – combining an aluminium base for stiffness and strength, with epoxy composite as a damper.

Cast is a monumental new aluminium speaker shaped by industrial designer Tom Fereday and brought to life in collaboration with Tasmanian hi-fi manufacturer Pitt & Giblin. Exhibited at the designer’s ...