19 Apr 2016
DSM unveils Stanyl HGR1 to cut frictional torque in auto engine timing systems
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has launched an innovative new high performance material based on Stanyl® polyamide 46. This new material, Stanyl HGR1, reduces frictional torque in automobile engine timing systems and will provide OEMs with a very cost-effective tool for reducing fuel consumption.
12 Apr 2016
DSM expands its bio-based portfolio with ForTii Eco
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, is extending its range of high temperature resistant bio-based polymers with the introduction of a new family of high performance polyamide 4T materials, partially produced from renewable resources, called ForTii® Eco. These new materials fit with the growing need of faster, thinner and more sustainable devices in the electronics industry.
31 Mar 2016
Samsung selects DSM’s Arnitel TPE for soft strap on latest smart watch
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, says producers of wearable electronics are turning to its Arnitel® thermoplastic elastomer for soft straps. A new high performance solution that it created specifically for the application has been adopted by several companies, including Samsung for its latest Galaxy Gear S2 smartwatch.
29 Jan 2016
DSM supplies Stanyl PA 46 for low-friction timing system parts on the latest generation petrol engines
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, announces that a special lubricated grade of its Stanyl® polyamide 46 has been chosen for low-friction slide shoes within the timing system on a new generation of energy-efficient turbocharged petrol engines. The timing systems parts are produced by the EU based precision injection molding company Quadrant Creative Molding & Systems (QCMS) in Tielt, Belgium. The system items are supplied by Tsubakimoto UK in Nottingham, a subsidiary of the global Tsubaki Group, a leader in automotive timing chain systems.
28 Dec 2015
DSM to boost capacity of Akulon XS for flexible packaging films
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that the company is expanding production capacity for Akulon® XS at its facility in Emmen, the Netherlands. The capacity increase is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2016. It will meet the strong-growing demand for Akulon XS, a new polyamide developed specifically for blown films used in flexible food packaging. Financial details will not be disclosed.
11 Dec 2015
European Patent Office confirms DSM patent position for Diablo Technology
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, announces that the European Patent Office has confirmed DSM’s position with respect to its Diablo technology, overturning an attempt to revoke the patent.
8 Dec 2015
DSM opens West Coast office in the US
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, today announces that its Business Group DSM Engineering Plastics has opened an office in the San Francisco Bay area to support the consumer electronics business and the rapid growth of this segment.
2 Dec 2015
AbraMaXX from Hahl-Pedex based on EcoPaXX from DSM
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces that its high performance bio-based EcoPaXX® polyamide has been chosen as the basis for a series of new high temperature resistant abrasive monofilaments from the world’s leading abrasive monofilament producer Hahl-Pedex in Germany.
11 Nov 2015
DSM named Overall Winner at 2015 Singapore Sustainable Business Awards
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials, has been recognized as Overall Winner of the prestigious Singapore Sustainable Business Awards (SBA). DSM received the award for its commitment to sustainability and for creating value along the three dimensions of people, planet and profit throughout its supply chain. Next to being named the Overall Winner, DSM also won two further category awards in Supply Chain Management and Climate Change.
30 Sep 2015
ZKW group and DSM develop new light weight LED lighting module for Audi Q7
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Material Sciences company, announces the use of Arnite® XL-T in the new Audi Q7 for automotive headlight applications that can resist extreme thermal loads.
17 Sep 2015
DSM Akulon_ XS breakthrough in polyamide blown film processing now available in China
Royal DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, announces that its customers in China now have access to Akulon® XS, an important new product that enhances the potential for polyamide 6 in blown film for flexible food packaging. DSM is introducing Akulon XS, an advanced modified grade of polyamide, at a special event at the Jinji Lake Grand Hotel in Suzhou on September 17th 2015. Akulon XS was first unveiled at the K 2013 show in Dusseldorf, Germany.
23 Jul 2015
DSM launches a campaign to pay tribute to scientists who are helping to change the world for the better
DSM, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company, has announced the launch of a new campaign entitled Science Can Change The World, designed to shine the spotlight on the unsung heroes of our time: the scientists who are helping to change the world for the better. The campaign kicks off with a video celebrating four visionary scientists with the strength and persistence to, come what may, pursue their dreams and drives home the message that science can play a pivotal role in creating solutions to societal challenges.