17 Jul 2014
DSM's Stanyl Diablo PA46 delivers performance on the world's first high-heat plastic air intake manifold with integrated charge air cooler
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces another major step forward in the use of thermoplastics in automotive high-heat zones. A recently-introduced hybrid sports car features the world's first high-heat plastic air intake manifold (AIM) with integrated charge air cooler (CAC) in Stanyl® Diablo, DSM's high temperature resistant polyamide 46.
11 Jul 2014
DSM Materials Sciences Award 2014 goes to Prof. Jian Ping Gong
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, today announced that Prof. Jian Ping Gong, Professor of the Faculty of Advanced Life Science, Hokkaido University, Japan has been awarded the DSM Materials Sciences Award 2014 in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the advancement of double-network hydrogels and materials sciences.
9 Jul 2014
DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 polymer price increases for Europe and the Americas
As a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers. DSM will increase prices by € 120/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. These increases will take effect for all orders shipped on or after August 1, 2014 where contracts allow.
4 Jun 2014
Frost & Sullivan Honours DSM for Enhancing Value for Tier 1 Suppliers of Steering Systems by Establishing a New Benchmark in Weight Reduction of EPS Systems
Based on its recent analysis of the passenger car steering systems market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes DSM with the 2014 Europe Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Leadership. DSM's focus on light weighting is one of the cornerstones of its success in the automotive industry. DSM has enabled original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to shrink their carbon footprint by helping them improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
20 May 2014
DSM’s new Akulon polyamide 6 grades for auto exterior parts eliminate the need for painting
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, is extending globally its portfolio of UV-stabilized grades of its glass fiber reinforced Akulon® polyamide 6 for exterior automotive parts that require very good surface quality even when unpainted. The company will unveil these new grades at the JSAE Automotive Engineering Exposition, taking place on May 21-23 in Yokohama, Japan (booth 164). By eliminating the need to paint such exterior parts, DSM is making a major contribution to unit cost savings without compromising on quality. The new grades are particularly suitable for complex-shaped parts, such as exterior mirror bases and also for parts made using gas-assist injection molding technology, such as door handles.
22 Apr 2014
CHINAPLAS 2014: DSM strengthens commitment to China with engineering plastics for Brighter Living
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, applies Bright Science to make people's lives better, safer, easier and healthier. At Chinaplas 2014 (at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from April 23 to April 26) the company will be presenting sustainable and innovative solutions that address key global challenges (DSM is on booth N1D41). The solutions cover automotive, electrical & electronics, flexible food packaging, consumer goods, building & construction, and beyond.
16 Apr 2014
DSM to highlight Stanyl and Stanyl ForTii for high performance DDR4 memory connectors at Chinaplas
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, confirms top electronics companies are choosing its high performance polyamides for the latest generation of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM) connectors. These “DDR4” connectors demand more than ever from thermoplastics in terms of thermal and mechanical performance. DSM will be showing DDR4 connectors in its Stanyl® polyamide 46 and Stanyl® ForTii™ polyamide 4T on its stand at Chinaplas (Booth N1D41), which takes place in Shanghai on April 23-26. Company representatives will also be describing their latest work in this area at a technical seminar during the show (April 24th at 14:40).
24 Mar 2014
DSM's EcoPaXX is selected by Dytech for Ferrari and Maserati fuel vapor separators
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces that its bio-based high performance EcoPaXX® polyamide 410 has been selected by Dytech-Dynamic Fluid Technologies for the fuel vapour separators it produces for Ferrari and Maserati sports cars. This solution, in halogen-free flame retardant EcoPaXX Q-KGS6, will increase the fire safety of the cars by combining flame retardancy with a high level of chemical resistance, essential for this application.
17 Mar 2014
DSM's Akulon Ultraflow polyamide 6 used by Miniature Precision Components for hybrid electric engine covers
More producers of automotive engine covers are switching to DSM's Akulon® Ultraflow glass and mineral reinforced polyamide 6. They are being won over by its industry-leading properties that result in excellent surface appearance and outstanding processing. Miniature Precision Components, in Walworth, WI, is the latest processor to adopt this highly cost-effective material, for covers used on hybrid electric engines.
7 Feb 2014
DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 compound price increase for Europe and the Americas
As a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 compounds. DSM will increase prices by € 100/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. This increase will take effect for all orders shipped on or after March 1, 2014 where contracts allow.
6 Feb 2014
DSM adds extrusion grade to EcoPaXX polyamide 410 polymer portfolio
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has added a higher viscosity extrusion grade to its portfolio of EcoPaXX™ polyamide 410 for the film, fiber and monofilament markets following the polymer's successful adoption by the market of injection molding applications. The new grade is designed to support customers who appreciate the excellent thermal stability, broad processing range and very good melt strength of EcoPaXX.
22 Jan 2014
DSM announces Akulon and Novamid polyamide 6 polymer price increases for Europe and the Americas
As a result of increasing raw material prices DSM will increase the price for its Akulon® and Novamid® polyamide 6 polymers. DSM will increase prices by € 100/t in Europe, and by $0.10/lb in North and South America. These increases will take effect for all orders shipped on or after February 1, 2014 where contracts allow.
