30 Sept 2008
KIMBERLY-CLARK PROFESSIONAL JOINS DSM DYNEEMA’S GLOBAL LICENSING PROGRAM FOR PROTECTIVE GLOVES
URMOND (NL), 30 September 2008 - DSM Dyneema today announced that Kimberly-Clark Professional has joined its licensing program for protective gloves made with Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™.
2 Jul 2008
BADINOTTI AND DSM DYNEEMA EXPAND COLLABORATION TO ADVANCE NETTING TECHNOLOGY USING DYNEEMA® FIBER
URMOND (NL), 2 July, 2008 – DSM Dyneema and Badinotti Group, the global leader in netting for commercial fishing, today announced an expanded collaboration to develop and deliver enhanced netting technologies using Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. The two companies aim to provide new netting solutions that can meet the challenges of today’s industries and end users. One area of focus will be reducing fish escapes in South America’s fish farming industry. Ultra-strong Dyneema® fiber, which has been used successfully in a variety of net applications, offers a higher strength-to-weight ratio, lower maintenance, and longer service life than conventional synthetics.
16 Jun 2008
DSM DYNEEMA REVEALS NEW TECHNOLOGY PLATFORM FOR LIGHT-WEIGHT VEHICLE ARMOR OF THE FUTURE
URMOND (NL) – 16 June 2008 – At this year’s Eurosatory, the International Land, Airland, Homeland Defence Exhibition in Paris, 16 - 20 June 2008, DSM Dyneema announced its new technology platform that will extend the material choice for vehicle protection of the future. This follows DSM’s recent announcement of a 450 million USD investment in its Dyneema® business. This new technology platform is currently under evaluation for key vehicle protection programs before becoming commercially available. Products derived from it will allow armor designers and decision makers to balance the requirements for better performing vehicles, increased payloads, and room for future weight growth. In addition, they will address the need for better protection against the most dangerous and emerging threats today.
13 Jun 2008
DSM DYNEEMA AND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL MAASTRICHT COLLABORATE TO EXPLORE NEW SOLUTIONS FOR CORRECTING SPINAL DEFORMITIES
URMOND (NL), 18 June 2008 - DSM Dyneema and the university hospital Maastricht (azM), The Netherlands, today announced a joint agreement to conduct research into new solutions that can improve surgical outcomes for patients with spinal deformities. Combining the materials technology of DSM Dyneema with the clinical expertise of the university, this project aims to develop new solutions that support the trend toward minimally invasive procedures as well as the need for preservation of mobility. The project team will focus on leveraging Dyneema Purity®, an Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fiber offering maximum strength and minimum weight, to enhance post-operative mobility and quality of life for surgery patients as a result. Furthermore, the high strength-to-weight ratio of Dyneema Purity® enables device miniaturization to support minimally invasive surgical techniques that promote faster recuperation and reduced scarring.
28 May 2008
Press Conference Invitation
Eurosatory The International Land + Airland + Homeland Defence Exhibition
Monday, June 16 @ 4pm
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27 May 2008
DYNEEMA® FIBER ENABLES CAPEWELL TO DEVELOP THE WORLD’S LIGHTEST MILITARY AIR CARGO PALLET AND NET SYSTEM
BERLIN, 27 May, 2008 – At the Berlin Air Show booth #9213, Hall 9, DSM Dyneema BV and Capewell Components LLC, a US manufacturer of military aerial delivery and life support systems, are jointly showcasing a new military air cargo pallet and net system featuring Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™. The new pallet and cargo net system delivers an unmatched combination of durability, low maintenance, very low weight and mass for easier handling, expanded freight capacity, the ability to fly longer and at higher altitudes, environmentally conscious design, and better fuel economy. Thanks to the exceptional strength-to-weight ratio provided by Dyneema® High Performance PolyEthylene (HPPE) fiber, the new Capewell pallet and net system is the lightest in the world.
22 May 2008
FAVORABLE JUDGMENT FOR DSM IN US PATENT AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST ARMOR USA, INC.
URMOND (NL), May 22, 2008 - The United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas concluded a judgment for patent and trademark infringement and related claims against Armor USA, on April 22, 2008. The judgment relates to DSM’s super strong polyethylene fiber Dyneema®. With this judgment DSM was able to stop Armor USA from selling infringing products comprising polyethylene fiber on the US market Armor USA is a Texas based company with manufacturing operations in China. DSM is a global life sciences and material sciences company with its headquarter based in the Netherlands.
16 May 2008
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at Eurosatory Hall 6 - Booth D125 (Dutch Pavilion)
Urmond (NL), May 16 - DSM Dyneema uses its presence at the Eurosatory Defense Exhibition to announce new developments in vehicle protection. This is in addition to showcasing its already impressive product portfolio of personal and vehicle protection applications with Dyneema®.
9 May 2008
Capewell to exhibit military aircargo system with Dyneema® at ILA Berlin Air Show Hall 9, Booth 9213
DSM Dyneema, producer of Dyneema®, DSM’s ultra strong polyethylene fibre that offers lower weight while increasing protection in air cargo equipment, will be present at this year’s ILA Berlin Air Show together with Capewell Systems. Dr. Dietrich Wienke, market development manager for Aviation & Aerospace at DSM Dyneema will be available for personal meetings during the show.
14 Apr 2008
DSM Dyneema to exhibit at OTC .08 – Waves of Change Booth 8623 (Dutch Pavilion)
Urmond (NL), April 14 – DSM Dyneema will showcase its innovative product Dyneema®, the world’s strongest fiber™, at the Offshore Technology Conference, OTC, demonstrating the many benefits this ultra strong polyethylene fiber brings to the offshore industry.
10 Apr 2008
PRESS STATEMENT
URMOND (NL) – 10 April 2008 – In recent statements to international media the firm Bladerunner has claimed to be selling so-called “bullet-proof” hoodies containing Dyneema®. Contrary to these claims, the material used by Bladerunner is NOT Dyneema®. DSM Dyneema does not support the products distributed by Bladerunner, nor has the company ever given Bladerunner permission to use its brand name. DSM Dyneema’s lawyers have served Bladerunner with a cease and desist letter to stop immediately any further unauthorized and misleading use of its brand name and trademark. Bladerunner currently is not nor will it be in the future a DSM Dyneema licensee.
28 Mar 2008
NEW DYNEEMA PURITY® UG GRADE DELIVERS ENHANCED PERFORMANCE TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM STRENGTH OF IMPLANTS
URMOND (NL) – 28 March 2008 – At the World Biomaterials Congress, May 28 till June 1, DSM will introduce an important expansion of its high-performance Dyneema Purity® polyethylene fiber portfolio that is targeted to provide increased lifetime and 25 percent greater strength than the original product. This new material, Dyneema Purity® UG, was developed specifically to meet the need for strong, stable orthopedic implants that provide consistent performance over a longer term. DSM is investing significant development resources to tailor Dyneema Purity® grades to specific medical and surgical requirements and support the medical device companies to improve patient outcomes. Through materials innovation and ongoing collaboration with medical device companies, DSM is committed to developing new solutions that increase and extend the performance of implants.
