24 Oct 2012
Thermally conductive thermoplastic polyester PET XL-T from DSM provides new solution for auto lighting and electronics components
A new thermally conductive thermoplastic polyester from DSM provides automotive electronics developers and designers with an innovative solution in overcoming heat management issues in such components as foglamp housings, lens holders and AFL (Adaptive Forward Lighting) frames, while minimizing any addition to vehicle weight and fuel consumption. In addition, as future LED Lighting systems do get more efficient and consume less power, this material will offer weight and cost saving potential for these Electronics driven systems as well by its unique combination of heat management, mechanics and high dimensional stability. It is also suitable for numerous types of automotive electronic components.
22 Oct 2012
DSM Akulon based Pack-Age™ wins prestigious packaging award
DSM's revolutionary cheese-ripening solution, Pack-Age™ has been awarded Bronze in one of the world's most competitive packaging innovation contests, 'De Gouden Noot'. Pack-Age is made from Akulon polyamide 6 which delivers properties critical to the effective ripening and preservation of cheeses. A judging panel of 20 industry experts from across the value chain chose Pack-Age from a shortlist of 10 finalists and 40 entries as the most innovative Business-to-Business (B2B) packaging concept.
18 Oct 2012
DSM and Stanyl help Dutch cycling team win World Human Powered Speed Challenge
The Human Power Team of Dutch cyclists won the 2012 World Human Powered Speed Challenge (from 10 September to 15 September) with the Velox 2. This lightweight, aerodynamic velomobile was developed in partnership with DSM whose extensive knowledge and expertise in materials, health, and nutrition was crucial to the team’s success. A vital component of the Velox 2 was the drive-train incorporating DSM’s Stanyl®, a high-performance polyamide 46 which helped give the Human Power Team the edge they needed to win.
16 Oct 2012
DSM's Akulon® Fuel Lock enables ICO Polymers' new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks
Akulon® Fuel Lock, an innovative-polyamide 6 technology developed by DSM, forms the basis of a new solution for rotomoulding monolayer tanks, developed by ICO Polymers, a subsidiary of A. Schulman, Inc. and a leading producer of rotational molding polymers.
1 Oct 2012
DSM's Arnitel® Eco wins honorable mention in Material of the Year Award
Arnitel® Eco, an innovative, partly bio-based thermoplastic copolyester elastomer (TPC) has won an honorable mention in the 2012 Material ConneXion Material of the Year Award.
24 Sept 2012
Röchling Automotive and DSM celebrate auto-industry first
Röchling Automotive and DSM are celebrating the 2012 Automotive Innovation Award (Powertrain Segment) from the Society of Plastics Engineers -Europe. The award was received for the first serial production of a DSM Akulon® based Air-intake Manifold (AIM) with an integrated liquid charged air cooler (LCAC).
20 Sept 2012
DSM demonstrates commitment to packaging and graphic arts industries by launching new dedicated website
DSM has launched a new website, specifically aimed at the Packaging and Graphic Arts industries. The new website, www.dsm.com/packaging-graphic-art highlights the industries’ latest trends and solutions and acts as a knowledge platform for everyone in the value chain - from brand managers, to food processers and film formulation companies.
31 Aug 2012
DSM and Stanyl help Dutch cyclists in London Paralympics
The Dutch Paralympic cycling team competing at the London Paralympics (from 29 August until 9 September) will be using new, ultra light and strong chains incorporating rollers made of Stanyl polyamide 46. These new chains were developed by DSM, innovation partner of the Dutch Olympic Committee (NOC*NSF), and the Royal Dutch Cycling Union (Koninklijke Nederlandsche Wielren Unie, KNWU), in collaboration with KMC, the world’s largest manufacturer of bicycle chains.
21 Jun 2012
Stanyl® Delivers Performance for Ignition Coil Connectors
Delphi Automotive Systems, a leading Tier One supplier of electronics and technologies to the automotive industry, has approved DSM's Stanyl® TW200F6 for the Ignition Connector soldered onto the Ignition Coil specified by an OEM for 4 and 6 cylinder engines.
14 Jun 2012
Baleno LED Revolution: full range of LED retrofit lamps using Stanyl® TC from DSM
Baleno, a high-end LED lighting manufacturer with a broad portfolio of LED solutions, has selected Stanyl® TC from DSM for their complete range of exclusively styled LED retrofit lamps.
7 Jun 2012
GASTANK Sweden unveils zero permeation lightweight composite CNG cylinders manufactured with Akulon® Fuel Lock from DSM and HiPer-tex™ glass fibre from 3B
High pressure cylinders for motor vehicles that use Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for their propulsion can now benefit from zero permeation, cost competitive, lightweight advanced materials.
24 May 2012
Akulon® Fuel Lock FL40-HP awarded CARB Executive Order for use in small engine fuel tanks
DSM has been awarded the Executive Order (EO) for Akulon® Fuel Lock FL40-HP, a blow moldable, polyamide 6-based mono-material. This award, granted by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), certifies that the material meets the low permeation of hydrocarbons requirements for small, off-road engine fuel tanks.
