RECOGNITION FOR STANYL® SUPER FLOW:
EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD FOR DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS

DSM Engineering Plastics has received the 2008 Frost & Sullivan Excellence in Technology Award - in recognition of the development of Stanyl® Super Flow.

“DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a range of high flow and high productivity engineering plastics materials, which offer significant system cost reductions through shorter manufacturing cycle time per part, as well as improved toughness in thin sections,” notes Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst Dr. Donald V. Rosato. “The net result is lower material/processing costs per part and greater opportunity for innovation when compared to alternative resins.”

Previously, enhancing a resin to produce high flow during molding often meant a serious reduction in the mechanical properties of the molded component. However, recent research from DSM Engineering Plastics has focused on the molecular make-up of a range of engineering plastic resins, particularly polyamides. With efforts concentrated on both melt viscosity and component functionality, this research has opened the way for high flow materials designed for such applications as high-performance/high-density connectors, and parts with extremely complex geometries or thin wall moldings and the like.

Stanyl Super Flow, co-developed with leading electronic connector manufacturers, provides a suitable alternative to high flow versions of liquid crystal polymer (LCP). The advantages of Stanyl Super Flow over high flow LCP include the avoidance of micro- cracking, higher weld line strength, and outstanding toughness for pin retention.

“With a heat deflection temperature (HDT) of 290 degrees C and superior retention of mechanical properties, it is perfectly suited to lead-free soldering processes,” adds Dr. Donald V. Rosato. “At the same time, it can be readily moulded into relatively large parts that have ultra-thin sections down to 0.06 millimeters, such as notebook computer components and mobile phones.”

The material also offers weld-line strength and elongation at break that is clearly superior to high flow LCP. The result is very low rejects during assembly and after lead-free soldering, which translates into lower system costs (versus high priced ultra polymers) for the connector manufacturer, combined with shorter cycle times and higher productivity.

The Frost & Sullivan Award for Excellence in Technology is bestowed upon the company that has pioneered the development and introduction of an innovative technology into the market - a technology that has either impacted or has the potential to impact several market sectors. This Award recognises a company’s successful technology development that is expected to bring significant contributions to the industry in terms of adoption, change, and competitive posture. It also recognises the overall technical excellence of a company and its commitment towards technology innovation.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognise companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research in order to identify best practices in the industry.

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