Aluminium Expert Series: Automotive scrap sorting by LIBS technology

Welcome to the Aluminium Expert Series, a collection of articles and videos designed to keep you at the forefront of innovation in the automotive aluminium sector. In this first episode, R&T Metallurgy Expert Fanny Mas introduces a groundbreaking method for aluminium recycling using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS). Learn how LIBS technology is transforming automotive scrap sorting, from combining stamping scrap to achieving unprecedented alloy separation—a global first that’s redefining recycling efficiency and sustainability in the aluminium industry.