# Rio Tinto and Amaero collaborate on HOT AI alloy supply chain

Rio Tinto has agreed to collaborate with Amaero International to develop a supply chain for Amaero's High Operating Temperature Aluminium Alloy (HOT AI) used in 3D metal printing for aerospace, space and defence applications.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-03-15
- Status: announced
- Products: high operating temperature aluminium alloy, 3D metal printing
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Rio Tinto](https://endata.com/companies/4215.md) (partner)
- [Amaero International](https://endata.com/companies/53817.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [stockhead.com.au](https://stockhead.com.au/tech/amaero-now-has-rio-tinto-on-board-for-its-new-super-strength-aluminium-alloy/), 2021-03-14: "Rio Tinto has agreed to collaborate on the development of a supply chain for a new type of super strength aluminium product used in 3D metal printing, High Operating Temperature Aluminium Alloy (HOT AI)."

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