8 Jan 2013
DSM introduces Stanyl Diablo OCD 2305 BM, the first high temperature polyamide for blow-molded ducts
DSM, the inventor of the Diablo technology, has launched Stanyl® Diablo OCD 2305 BM, a special heat stabilized blow molding grade of Stanyl polyamide 4.6, developed specifically for hot charge air ducts. It is the first high temperature polyamide suitable for processing by extrusion-blow molding and with a significant cost benefit compared to PPS, thanks to its lower weight and scrap rate.
13 Dec 2012
DSM's Arnitel VT provides PFC-free alternative for breathable membranes in outdoor clothing
Outdoor clothing can be made waterproof and highly breathable with ultrathin membranes made from Arnitel® VT from DSM. Arnitel VT is a very flexible thermoplastic elastomer that, when made into membranes just a few microns thick, is 100% waterproof but also highly breathable and comfortable. The material contains no PFCs (perfluorinated chemicals) and is 100% recyclable.
3 Dec 2012
DSM's high performance Arnite® A PET compound chosen by Magna for next-generation auto mirror actuators
One of the world's leading suppliers of automotive micro-actuator systems for various kinds of adjustments has chosen Arnite® A, a high performance compound based on polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from DSM for use in its latest generation of exterior mirror adjustment units. The material outperformed several rivals in a series of qualification tests.
21 Nov 2012
DSM breaks ground on new Materials Sciences research building in Sittard-Geleen
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today held the official groundbreaking event for construction of a new materials sciences research building on the Chemelot Campus in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands. The new facility, which is scheduled to open in 2014, forms part of an investment of around €100 million that DSM is making in three new R&D facilities in Sittard-Geleen and in Delft (also in the Netherlands).
19 Nov 2012
DSM inaugurates new production unit for Stanyl ForTii
Royal DSM N.V., the global life sciences and materials sciences company, has opened its third production unit for Stanyl® ForTii™ high performance polyamide. The plant is co-located with DSM's two existing plants in Geleen, The Netherlands. The capacity increase is needed to meet the strongly growing market demand for the new polymer, used in electronics, automotive and other markets.
15 Nov 2012
U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in "BioPreferred" Catalog of biobased products
Three grades of EcoPaXX® polyamide 410 from DSM have been given the “Certified Biobased Product” label awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grades of this high performance engineering thermoplastic have a proven bio-based content of around 70%. This is because the polymer incorporates building blocks derived from castor oil obtained from plants that grow in tropical regions and which are not used for food products.
9 Nov 2012
DSM announces Akulon price increase in the Americas
To offset escalating raw material costs, DSM Engineering Plastics, Inc. is to increase the prices of Akulon® PA6 base grades sold in the Americas by $0.09 per pound effective for all orders shipped on or after November 19, 2012.
8 Nov 2012
DSM brings new materials and innovation solutions to Electronica 2012
DSM will be at Electronica 2012 next week with important exhibits and presentations. Electronica, the world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications taking place in Munich from November 13-16, provides DSM with a great opportunity to show its latest products, and discuss new trends and innovative solutions.
29 Oct 2012
DSM Launches New Halogen-free Flame Retardant Stanyl Products for Electronics Market
DSM has launched a series of new halogen-free flame retardant Stanyl compounds for the electronics market, namely, Stanyl® SC50 and Stanyl® MC50. Manufacturers of connectors, sockets and electronics components can now enjoy the traditional strengths of Stanyl products such as toughness and high flow with more reliable and trouble free processability. This new generation of materials incorporates technology to address issues associated with other High Temperature Polyamides. Products are being commercially sold and sample quantities are also available.
25 Oct 2012
Embracing Safety - DSM wins Model Enterprise award for Building SHE Community Culture
DSM has received the "Model Enterprise Award" for the way the company has been building a Safety Culture at its site in Jiangyin, Jiangsu Province, China.
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.
