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Woco uses OCD2100 for charge air duct resonator

Woco Industrietechnik, a supplier of intelligent automotive solutions, has selected Stanyl Diablo OCD2100 for its latest charge air duct resonator to dampen noise in the charge air system.

News from Engineeringtalk, 21 October 2009

Molex uses DSM's halogen-free insulation material

Molex, a supplier of interconnect products, has selected the Stanyl Fortii halogen-free (HF) insulation material from DSM Engineering Plastics to meet the material requirements for SMT technology.

News from Engineeringtalk, 27 July 2009

DSM plastics benefit automotive industry

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced new materials and specific grades of existing materials to meet automotive-industry trends for lighter, more effective and greener solutions.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2009

Arnitel TPC enables compact brake tubes

Ford has selected Arnitel TPC from DSM Engineering Plastics for the production of vacuum brake tubes for its new Ford Fiesta.

News from Engineeringtalk, 1 July 2009

DSM introduces Xantar for LDS applications

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a grade of Xantar LDS PC/ABS that is suitable for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) applications.

News from Engineeringtalk, 3 December 2008

DSM unveils halogen-free PBT

DSM Engineering Plastics has released Arnite T-XG 510 halogen-free (HF) PBT.

News from Engineeringtalk, 15 October 2008

Plastics replace metal under the bonnet

First member of a next generation family of Stanyl grades that offer a revolutionary improvement in long term thermal stability.

News from Engineeringtalk, 28 March 2008

Light-tight plastic allows easy customisation

DSM Engineering Plastics' Xantar C range consists of general purpose, flame retardant, reinforced and stress crack resistant modified grades as well as specialty grades.

News from Engineeringtalk, 13 March 2008

Environmental friendly resin on the rails

Resin not only provides aesthetic yet durable, and low-maintenance cladding systems, but also complies with strict flame, smoke and toxicity regulations.

News from Engineeringtalk, 12 February 2008

Polymer keeps it strength at high temperatures

DSM Engineering Plastics' PA4T polymer is designed to assist automakers in continued weight reduction efforts for better fuel efficiency and lower costs.

News from Engineeringtalk, 15 January 2008

Materials shorten production cycles

Akulon XP is a highly viscous PA6 which delivers substantial productivity gains during processing of packaging films.

News from Engineeringtalk, 10 July 2007

Thermoplastics stay waterproof but breathable

Skyair and Skyair XT membranes can be used in recreational, sports, medical and construction applications which are waterproof and windproof, yet remain "breathable".

News from Engineeringtalk, 6 July 2007

Materials cut air duct weights

Arnitel PB 582-H from DSM Engineering Plastics replaced rubber in an air duct application, leading to a 50% cut in weight and cycle time.

News from Engineeringtalk, 3 July 2007

Vapour transition films offer high breathability

Both Arnitel VT grades are optimised for cast extrusion and extrusion coating processes and their key processing benefits include lower waste percentages.

News from Engineeringtalk, 2 July 2007

Film offers uniform thickness

DSM Engineering Plastics' Akulon XP offers thermoformability, printability, transparency and heat resistance.

News from Engineeringtalk, 29 June 2007

Plastics distribution deal reached

DSM Engineering Plastics and Resin Express are set to join forces in the market development and sales of DSM Engineering Plastics resins in the Baltic States, Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

News from Engineeringtalk, 15 June 2007

Polyamide makes the grade in jet test connectors

Connectors for jet engine test harnesses take advantage of the cost effectiveness, design freedom, heat resistance, dimensional stability, stiffness and durability of Stanyl.

News from Engineeringtalk, 28 August 2006

Drivers with disabilities benefit from resin

Polyamide resin helps joystick-based drive-by-wire system translate a driver's steering movements into vehicle control; the system was designed for drivers with arm muscle disabilities.

News from Engineeringtalk, 26 April 2006

Polycarbonate has clear advantages

Bopla Gehause Systeme uses Xantar polycarbonate for the clear covers on its Bocard family of plastic electronics enclosures.

News from Engineeringtalk, 7 February 2006

Polyamide improves connector performance

Electronics manufacturer Tyco Amp Den Bosch has changed the material it uses for moulding PCMCIA card headers from liquid crystal polymer to Stanyl polyamide 4,6.

News from Engineeringtalk, 6 January 2006

Fibre-reinforced polyamide aids connector design

Fanuc robot handles special brick variants

Wienerberger UK has engineered an automated system for handling special brick variants in partnership with Fanuc Robotics UK.
Safety shield protects against fuel-oil spray outs

Allison Engineering has released a TUV-approved stainless-steel guard that protects against dangerous spray outs of flammable liquids and fuel oils from pipes and flanges.

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