Advanced Magnesium Technologies (AMT) develops and brings to market a broad range of technologies that widens the scope of applications for magnesium alloys and assists manufacturing processes. AMT has a global applications team, key development and production alliances, and a portfolio of patented alloys and technologies.

AMT works closely in Australia with CAST Cooperative Research Centre in its research and development program that provides a pipeline of emerging new technologies.

The biggest potential market for magnesium alloys is in the automotive industry. Although significant opportunities exist for increasing magnesium alloy usage in automobiles, many of these new applications require the development of new alloys, improved manufacturing technologies and significant design and technical support for the automotive supply chain. As well as working with the automotive industry, AMT is also engaged with other industries, such as personal electronics and communications, where the demand for magnesium alloys can be increased.

Because of its enhanced surface finishing characteristics, AMT's latest alloy, AM-lite ®, offers significant opportunities to replace zinc, aluminium and plastic in decorative applications. Significant cost savings can be realised by using AM-lite. Apart from the automotive industry, opportunities exist for AM-lite in motorcycles, consumer electronics, home hardware and other products.

AMT's new high strength creep resistant magnesium alloys for automotive powertrain applications make it possible for auto manufacturers to reduce the weight of critical systems, such as engines and transmissions. Fuel efficiency can thus be improved, and exhaust emissions reduced, while maintaining or improving the performance of vehicles.