9 Oct 2007
DSM DYNEEMA AND TENCATE ADVANCED ARMOUR DELIVER LOWER WEIGHT BEST-IN-CLASS FIBER BASED INSERTS FOR BODY PROTECTION
URMOND (NL), 9 October 2007 - DSM Dyneema, inventor and maker of ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema® polyethylene fiber, and TenCate Advanced Armour, manufacturer of insert plates, have combined their expertise to develop best-in-class fiber-only (monolithic) inserts to be used in hard ballistic body armor. These inserts, which feature proprietary technology from TenCate and Dyneema® HB50 UniDirectional (UD) technology from DSM Dyneema, result in the lower weight of the total body armor, which allows the possibility of adding additional protection to other body areas.
5 Oct 2007
DSM DYNEEMA AWARDED CONTRACT TO PROVIDE HIGH END ARMOR PROTECTION FOR US MILITARY COMBAT VEHICLES
Urmond (NL), October 5, 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced that Composix Co., a leading US manufacturer of vehicle armor, has selected its product Dyneema® HB26 to fulfill an order from a major US Department of Defense contractor for a high-end armor system. Dyneema® HB26 unidirectional (UD) bullet-resistant composite offers a unique combination of light weight for enhanced vehicle mobility, maneuverability, and excellent ballistic performance versus new, and emerging unconventional threats such as IEDs and EFPs. Composix will produce hard ballistic armor panels with Dyneema® for about 1000 vehicles.
28 Sept 2007
DYNEEMA® FIBER USED IN “SPACE MAIL” DELIVERY EXPERIMENT: SWINGING TETHER MADE WITH DYNEEMA® ATTEMPTS TO RETURN SATELLITE TO EARTH WITHOUT RETRO ROCKET
URMOND (NL), 28 September 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced its ultra-strong, lightweight Dyneema® polyethylene fiber was chosen by Delta-Utec, one of the world's leading experts in the field, to be used in a swinging tether experiment in space. The experiment entailed the attempted return of a capsule from space without the need for rocket propulsion. The “Space Mail” delivery of the second Young Engineers’ Satellite (YES2) capsule – which was lofted into space on Sept. 14 – made use of the unique qualities and performance of Dyneema® fiber. The total tether had a length of 30 km, with a weight of only 5.5 kg. Also, only a 0.5 mm thickness was required, due to the exceptional strength of Dyneema®.
27 Sept 2007
HONG KONG POLICE SELECTS BODY ARMOR MADE WITH DYNEEMA® UD FOR PROTECTION AGAINST STEEL CORE AMMUNITION
URMOND (NL), 27 September 2007 - DSM Dyneema today announced that the Hong Kong police force is using body armor made with Dyneema® SB21 unidirectional (UD) composite for protection against steel core ammunition. The bullet-resistant vests are the first soft ballistics to meet the required level of protection of the Hong Kong police force; conventional vests utilize hard-pressed panels or metal. Dyneema® SB21 UD offers a unique combination of stopping power, light weight and flexibility to this body armor, which incorporates ballistic packs manufactured by Chongqing Jinguan New Technology Co. under the close supervision of Techcom Security Technology Limited of Hong Kong. Intellectual property protection has been obtained to guard this unique body armor.
13 Sept 2007
DYNEEMA PURITY® FIBER FOR ORTHOPEDIC SUTURES SURPASSES POLYESTER IN PROMOTING HEALING
URMOND (NL), 13 September, 2007 – DSM Dyneema today announced that Dyneema Purity®, its high-performance specialty polyethylene fiber developed specifically for medical applications, has been shown to promote better tissue formation than traditional polyester in orthopedic suture applications. In independent testing by NAMSA’s Biomatech Lab, braids made of Dyneema Purity® exhibited enhanced fibro-connective tissue formation as well as reduced irritation and lower inflammation compared to polyester. Coupled with the exceptional mechanical performance of Dyneema Purity®, the world’s strongest fiber, these results make this ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) an excellent alternative to polyester.
27 Aug 2007
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Aquaculture Europe 2007, stand 900
Urmond (NL), August 27 - During the Aquaculture Europe 07 international conference and exhibition, organized by the European Aquaculture Society (EAS) in cooperation with Eurasia Trade Fairs and Future Fish Eurasia, DSM will showcase its innovative award-winning product Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber. DSM Dyneema was recently awarded the joint second prize in the official Innovation Prize 2007 by the Nor-Fishing Foundation, which recognizes outstanding efforts in innovation.
22 Aug 2007
DSM DYNEEMA RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR INNOVATIVE CONTRIBUTION TO AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY
URMOND (NL), 22 August 2007 – The authoritative Nor-Fishing Foundation has recognized DSM Dyneema’s outstanding efforts in innovation in the contest for the official Innovation Prize 2007 held during the Aqua Nor event in Trondheim, Norway (August 14-17), where DSM Dyneema was proud to be runner up. The Innovation Prize was introduced in 2003 to encourage increased focus on innovation, efficiency improvement, quality assurance, enhanced profitability and protection of the environment and resources in the fishery and aquaculture industries.
13 Jun 2007
ALINGHI DEFENDS AMERICA’S CUP WITH STATE OF THE ART RUNNING RIGGING WITH DYNEEMA® FIBER
Urmond (NL), June 13, 2007 –To achieve rigging with minimal stretch, high modulus and low weight, Alinghi worked with DSM Dyneema, the manufacturer of ultra-strong Dyneema® polyethylene fiber, and Gottifredi Maffioli, a leading Italian rope maker. Together, they developed a unique rigging concept that features a core of Dyneema® fiber with high strength at lower weight.
5 Jun 2007
DSM DYNEEMA AND SHIMANO COLLABORATE ON HIGH-TECH FISHING LINES TO HELP SPORTSMEN LAND THAT MOST WANTED CATCH
URMOND (NL), June 5, 2007 - At EFTTEX 2007 a new generation of sport fishing lines from Shimano featuring super-strong Dyneema® fiber from DSM Dyneema are being introduced. The new Aspire fishing lines have an astonishing strength to diameter ratio. They meet specific demands from sportsmen for thinner lines that are less visible to fish, provide better handling, and allow more line to be placed on the reel.
14 May 2007
BODY ARMOR WITH DYNEEMA® TO SERVE DURING 2008 OLYMPIC GAMES IN BEIJING
URMOND (NL), 14 May 2007 - Bullet-resistant vests and helmets made with ultra-strong, light weight Dyneema® unidirectional (UD) from DSM for personnel security will help China create a safer environment for the upcoming 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. A vest design manufactured by Zhong Tian Feng Protection Products Technology Company Ltd. (ZTF), which features Dyneema® SB21, won a highly competitive and prestigious tender from the Beijing Bureau of Public Security.
23 Apr 2007
MACHINEFABRIEK AMERSFOORT CHOOSES SLINGS MADE WITH DYNEEMA®
URMOND (NL), April 23, 2007 – DSM Dyneema today announced that Machinefabriek Amersfoort, a worldwide specialist in machining, heavy milling and turning of large metal parts, has begun using lifting slings made with ultra strong Dyneema® High Performance PolyEthylene (HPPE) fiber. The exceptional strength-to-weight ratio of Dyneema® HPPE has enabled the company to replace multiple polyester slings with fewer, lighter weight slings from sling maker Technotex (member of the Unitex Group), simplifying part handling and reducing storage. Also, as compared to polyester, the new slings with Dyneema® provide reduced stretch that enables crane operators to precisely position very large and heavy parts on a machine tool.
5 Apr 2007
BENETEAU AND DSM DYNEEMA COOPERATE TO IMPROVE SAILBOAT PERFORMANCE
Urmond, 5 April, 2007 – BENETEAU, the world’s leading builder of sailing yachts, have designated Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, as their material of choice for running rigging and have entered into a cooperation with DSM Dyneema. The cooperation is aimed at improving the sailing performance of BENETEAU yachts through the use of next-generation running rigging made with Dyneema®, ultra-strong, lightweight polyethylene fiber. The high performance rigging, produced by Corderie Henri Lancelin, will be used in the majority of performance cruising sailboats built by BENETEAU, including the complete BENETEAU First range.
