DSM makes breakthrough in polyamide blown film processing with Akulon XS

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says the potential for polyamide 6 in blown film for flexible food packaging is further enhanced with the introduction of Akulon® XS. Thanks to its improved crystallisation properties, Akulon XS has an extended processing window, providing new opportunities in designing co-extruded multi-layer as well as monolayer film structures. Processors notice significant improvements in production when using the new Akulon XS.

DSM to exhibit innovations at GIE+EXPO

DSM will highlight its high-performance engineering plastic solutions for outdoor power equipment (OPE) manufacturers during the GIE+EXPO, October 23-25 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY (Booth #9023).

DSM and Ravago partnership introduces portfolio of recycled PA compounds

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has announced that it has expanded its partnership with the Ravago Group, a leader in distribution, resale, compounding and recycling of plastic and elastomeric raw materials. The two companies have combined DSM’s expertise in polyamide 6 with Ravago’s recycling know-how to develop a portfolio of glass reinforced recycled PA6 compounds. The materials will be offered by DSM directly and distributed by Ravago Group member Resinex, which has a leading position in the plastics and rubbers distribution market across Europe and Turkey, and which is already a well-established distributor of DSM engineering plastics.

DSM launches solutions in advanced thermoplastic composites for lighter and more sustainable automotive applications

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, is launching a custom-made solution for structural and semi-structural applications, incorporating various types of continuous fiber reinforcements embedded in its advanced polyamides. Together with several industry partners, DSM has developed advanced thermoplastic composites, which are initially aimed at the automotive industry.

DSM to showcase sustainable innovations in engineering plastics at K2013

DSM to showcase sustainable innovations in engineering plastics at K2013, Stand 11 in Hall 6B.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR398)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, will present at K2013 (16-23 October in Dusseldorf, Germany) sustainable and innovative solutions that address key global challenges like climate change. With a portfolio of high performance plastics for applications in automotive, electrical and electronics, flexible food packaging, and consumer goods, the company is committed to do everything it can to contribute to a more sustainable world. DSM will be on Stand 11 in Hall 6B.

DSM and KACO cut weight and costs with crankshaft cover made in EcoPaXX polyamide 410 for next-generation Volkswagen engines

DSM and KACO save weight and costs with crankshaft cover made in EcoPaXX polyamide 410 for next-generation Volkswagen engines. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR382)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences Company, together with its automotive component specialist partner KACO, has taken an important step in improving fuel efficiency in cars. The two companies have developed a lightweight multi-functional crankshaft cover in EcoPaXX®, DSM's bio-based polyamide 410, for the latest generation of diesel engines developed by the Volkswagen Group.

DSM's Stanyl ForTii enables LOTES breakthrough in memory connectors for servers

Stanyl® ForTii™ enables breakthrough in memory connectors for servers. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR403)The leading Taiwanese memory connector manufacturer LOTES Co., Ltd. has selected DSM's Stanyl® ForTii™ H11 polyamide 4T for housings for a new range of connectors for the next generation of computer memories, known as DDR4. These connectors will meet OEM design needs in a range of devices, including servers, desktops, and voice gateways.

DSM's high performance Stanyl ForTii polyamide is key to LOTES DDR4 memory connector breakthrough

Stanyl® ForTii™ enables breakthrough in memory connectors for servers. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR397)The leading Taiwanese memory connector manufacturer LOTES Co,, Ltd. has selected DSM's Stanyl® ForTii™ H11 polyamide 4T for housings for a new range of DDR4 connectors. T/H type and also SMT, Single-latch, VLP, ULP and Press-fit types will meet OEM design needs in servers, desktops, complex base station and voice gateways. The housings are suitable for wave and infrared reflow soldering, and are available in various colors.

DSM and Cicor improve access security in banking industry with Stanyl ForTii

Section of high-security enclosure showing high and precise resolution of the LDS lines.
(Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR393)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, announces a breakthrough for the use of Stanyl ForTii, its high performance polyamide 4T, in three-dimensional molded interconnect devices, 3D-MIDs in the field of data security in banking. The robust plating performance of Stanyl ForTii combined with its high strength & stiffness at elevated temperatures, give designers the freedom to condense their designs.

DSM says change to UL standard will boost its engineering plastics in electrical applications

DSM says change to UL standard will boost its engineering plastics in electrical applications. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR373)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says a recent change to an Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard covering low-voltage switchgear (LVSG) has opened up the way for plastics innovation in electrical applications such as miniature circuit breakers. The company is leading the conversion from thermosets to engineering thermoplastics for LVSG applications. With its broad portfolio of high-performance halogen-free flame-retardant solutions DSM offers a cost-effective alternative for thermosets in these safety-critical, highly demanding technical applications.

DSM's Stanyl ForTii used in exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensors

Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, says a new generation of automotive exhaust gas recirculation temperature (EGRT) sensors is now being made in its Stanyl® ForTii™ high performance polyamide 4T. Thanks to the very high temperature stability of Stanyl ForTii, costs are being cut in the production of the sensors, without compromising on quality.

DSM's Stanyl ForTii proven for next generation DDR-DIMM sockets

DSM’s Stanyl ForTii provides high performance in ultra-low profile DDR-DIMM sockets. (Photo: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMPR368)Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, says its Stanyl® ForTii™ is the only halogen free, high temperature polyamide that answers the stringent requirements of reflow soldering for DDR3sockets, as well as the demand for high flow. It also offers extremely low warpage after reflow.