25 Jul 2006
RIGGING MADE WITH DYNEEMA® SK78 GIVES VOLVO OCEAN RACE WINNERS A HIGH-TECH EDGE
Making its debut in the round-the-world Volvo Ocean Race, new Dyneema® SK78 fiber from DSM Dyneema proved its superior performance under extreme conditions. The new grade of super-strong polyethylene was used in the running rigging of the two world-class yachts – ABN AMRO ONE and Pirates of the Caribbean – that finished first and second, respectively. Dyneema® SK78 fiber delivers improved stability under static loads for better performance and longer life in exceptionally demanding conditions such as the nine-month Volvo Ocean Race.
13 Jul 2006
FIRST USE OF DYNEEMA® FIBER IN OFF-SHORE WINDMILL LIFTING
For the installation of offshore wind farms in the Irish Sea, Mammoet Van Oord, an international marine contractor, selected heavy lifting slings made with super-strong Dyneema® polyethylene fiber from DSM Dyneema. The special round slings, manufactured by the Unitex Group, are designed to lift heavy loads weighing up to several hundreds of tons.
27 Jun 2006
PROTECTIVE VESTS MADE WITH DYNEEMA® GIVE DUTCH LAW ENFORCEMENT TRIPLE THREAT PROTECTION AND GREATER COMFORT
URMOND (NL), 27 June 2006 - The first of 25,000 new protective vests for Dutch Law Enforcement was presented today to the Royal Dutch Police Services (KLPD). The vests, manufactured by BSST GmbH of Germany in cooperation with Ten Cate Advanced Composites of The Netherlands, feature an innovative design incorporating Dyneema® fiber and Dyneema® Unidirectional (UD) sheet material from DSM Dyneema.
12 Jun 2006
AS THREATS INCREASE, PROTECTIVE INSERTS MADE WITH DYNEEMA® HELP KEEP BRITISH SOLDIERS SAFER
Urmond (NL), June 12, 2006 - To provide its soldiers with a higher level of protection, the UK Ministry of Defence is incorporating super-strong, lightweight Dyneema® unidirectional sheet material (UD) from DSM into the new inserts for the new Osprey body armor. Until now, it has been difficult to balance the need for higher protection with light weight needed by soldiers for optimal agility and speed in combat. Advances in weapons and ammunition, which pose new threats to soldiers, have increased the challenge facing the military services. However, Dyneema® High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) makes it possible to raise the effectiveness of personal protection for troops at the lowest possible weight.
12 Jun 2006
NEW DYNEEMA® HB26 FOR BEST LIGHT WEIGHT HARD BALLISTIC PROTECTION PERFORMANCE
Urmond (NL), June 12, 2006 - For protection of military and civilian vehicles against today’s toughest threats – including improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and assault rifles – DSM Dyneema announces the introduction of a new hard ballistic composite. Unsurpassed protection for ships, aircraft and land vehicles, including multi-hit capabilities, flame retardance and heat resistance, can be obtained by using Dyneema® HB26. Further, the new material is exceptionally lightweight – it cuts handling time in half and speeds up production. Dyneema® HB26 will be commercially available in June 2006.
5 Apr 2006
Dyneema® vs. Steel Wire: Deeper, Stronger, Tougher
Urmond (NL), April 5 - Deep-sea installation of sub-sea hardware projects now have a high-technology alternative to traditional steel wire rope that offers a significantly longer lifespan, lighter weight and greater safety. Rope made with super-strong Dyneema® fiber from DSM has been shown to outperform steel wire rope when used to place heavy equipment at extreme ocean depths greater than 3km. Testing by TMT Technologies in Huntington Beach, CA, showed that an 80mm rope made with Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, withstood more than twice the number of bend cycles of steel wire. (number of bend cycles where 50% of steel wire is discarded)
22 Mar 2006
Jaws Meet Their Match in Badinotti Predator Nets Featuring Super-Strong Dyneema® Fiber
Urmond (NL), March 22 - Badinotti S.p.A., an Italian company well-known for excellence in aquaculture nets, has introduced a new predator net for rotection of farmed fish that is made with Dyneema® fiber from DSM Dyneema. The world’s strongest fiber, Dyneema® enables Badinotti’s predator nets to provide improved resistance to bites and damage from seals and seawolfs, compared to nets made from traditional nylon and polyester. The Dyneema® fiber offers an exceptionally low weight-to-strength ratio for reduced tension on mooring lines and easier handling. It also resists UV light and abrasion for extended useful life.
14 Mar 2006
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Aqua 2006 Trade Fair stand 400
Urmond (NL), March 13 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, will showcase the benefits of this innovative and ultra-reliable polyethylene fiber in net applications for the aquaculture sector at Aqua 2006, stand 400.
22 Feb 2006
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Aqua Sur Trade Fair stand B9
Urmond (NL), February 22 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, will showcase the benefits of this innovative and ultra-reliable polyethylene fiber in net applications for the aquaculture sector at Aqua Sur, stand B9.
1 Feb 2006
DSM Dyneema Achieves ISO 13485 Certification for Dyneema® Purity Fiber Operations
Urmond (NL), January 31 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, today announced its Dyneema® Purity operations have been certified under the international ISO 13485:2003 standard. Dyneema® Purity, an ultra-high-molecularweight polyethylene fiber that is, weight for weight, 15 times stronger than steel, is used in high-performance medical applications such as orthopedic surgery sutures. Supplementing the ISO 9001 standard, ISO 13485 provides certification of a quality management system dedicated to medical devices.
16 Jan 2006
DSM Dyneema Files Patent Lawsuit against Chinese Company
Urmond (NL), January 16 – DSM Dyneema, the inventor and manufacturer of Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber, has filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Hangzhou Pivot International Co. Ltd., of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, before the Court of Paris, France. Prior to the filing, DSM Dyneema obtained authorization to seize merchandise, including fiber, rope and finished articles, exhibited by Hangzhou Pivot at the Milipol 2005 exhibition on state security in Paris.
19 Dec 2005
DSM further expands US production capacity for Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber
DSM, the largest manufacturer of high performance polyethylene (HPPE) fiber in the world, today announces its decision to make another investment in a new production line for Dyneema® fiber in Greenville, North Carolina (USA). It is the third announcement this year of new Dyneema® fiber production lines at DSM’s Greenville site, following earlier decisions to build two additional fiber lines and one Dyneema® UD (UniDirectional bullet resistant sheet) line.
