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DSM Engineering Plastics extends Diablo family

DSM Engineering Plastics extends Diablo family

Following the successful introduction in 2007 of Stanyl Diablo OCD2100, a high performance grade of Stanyl for under-the-bonnet (UTB) applications, DSM has introduced new Diablo high heat resins: Stanyl Diablo OCD2300 and Akulon Diablo injection and blow molding grades.

New powders to challenge the limits of plastics parts manufacturing

New powders to challenge the limits of plastics parts manufacturing

Rhodia is announcing the upcoming launch of polyamide (PA) powders for rapid prototyping and small series manufacturing by selective laser sintering (SLS). This is the first time that PA 6 powders are offered for direct part fabrication by SLS. The range will be extended to include PA 66 powders in the coming months.

General Motors uses plastics from DuPont

General Motors uses plastics from DuPont

General Motors’ use of DuPont Zytel PLUS nylon for its Ecotec 2.0-liter Turbo powering Cadillac CTS vehicles captured the ‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics” Award in the Materials category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division last night. The award-winning engine-appearance and acoustic cover is molded by Camoplast Polymer Solutions, Richmond, Quebec, Canada.

Energy savings with unfilled TechnylStar

Energy savings with unfilled TechnylStar

Rhodia is extending its TechnylStar high-flow polyamide 66 technology to a new generation of unfilled grades that demonstrate unmet performance in terms of energy consumption reduction.

First polyamide off-highway oil pan

First polyamide off-highway oil pan

The four largest polyamide oil pans that have gone into production to date are made of Ultramid A3HG7 Q17 (PA 66) from BASF and in what is called off-highway service.