New film based on bio-based EcoPaXX polyamide
MF Folien introduces first film made from DSM's EcoPaXX polyamide.
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class engine cover in bio-based polyamide from DSM
Mercedes-Benz has chosen a high performance polyamide largely made from renewable resources for the engine beauty cover of the brand-new Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Invista's new polyamide salt facility in the Netherlands starts production
Invista started production at its new, polyamide salt plant, an expansion of the company's polymer facility in Rozenburg, the Netherlands.
BASF expands capacity for high performance Ultramid B (polyamide 6) in Germany
BASF increased its capacity for Ultramid B film product materials at its Ludwigshafen Verbund site by 21,000 metric tons per year in December 2012.
U.S. Department of Agriculture lists DSM EcoPaXX polyamide 410 grades in “BioPreferred” Catalog of biobased products
Three grades of EcoPaXX polyamide 410 from DSM have been given the “Certified Biobased Product” label awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grades of this high performance engineering thermoplastic have a proven bio-based content of around 70%. This is because the polymer incorporates building blocks derived from castor oil obtained from plants that grow in tropical regions and which are not used for food products.
DSM brings new materials and innovation solutions to Electronica 2012
DSM will be at Electronica 2012 next week with important exhibits and presentations. Electronica, the world's leading trade fair for electronic components, systems and applications taking place in Munich from November 13-16, provides DSM with a great opportunity to show its latest products, and discuss new trends and innovative solutions.
Röchling Automotive selects Technyl polyamide
Röchling Automotive selects Technyl polyamide for high temperature turbo applications.
Solvay to Deliver Presentation on High-Performance Polyamides for Quick Connects
Solvay Specialty Polymers USA, LLC, a leading global supplier of high-performance thermoplastics for the automotive industry, will deliver a presentation on the use of its high-performance polyamides for fuel systems applications at the ITB Automotive Fuel Systems China 2012 conference Oct. 25 at the Swissôtel Grand Shanghai in Puxi, Shanghai.
Invista's heat-resistant Torzen Marathon resin
Invista Engineering Polymers showcased its Torzen Marathon PA66 resin to the plastics market at Fakuma International Trade Fair in Friedrichshafen.
First production application for the new heat-resistant BASF polyamide Ultramid Endure
Barely two years after its introduction, the high-temperature resistant engineering plastic Ultramid Endure from BASF has found its first production application: The company Montaplast, Germany, a global supplier to the automotive industry, is using the polyamide specialty Ultramid Endure D3G7 for a heat shield in the charge-air manifold used on the 4 cylinder diesel-powered automobile engine from Daimler.
Röchling Automotive and DSM celebrate auto-industry first
Röchling Automotive and DSM are celebrating the 2012 Automotive Innovation Award (Powertrain Segment) from the Society of Plastics Engineers -Europe.
DSM and Stanyl help Dutch cyclists in London Paralympics
The Dutch Paralympic cycling team competing at the London Paralympics (from 29 August until 9 September) will be using new, ultra light and strong chains incorporating rollers made of Stanyl polyamide 46.
