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News and Events November 13, 2009 Innovative Plant-Derived Resin Captures Industry Honors The plant-derived resin radiator end tank, which can be found in some 2009 Toyota Camrys, has just earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Environment Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division for Toyota and partners DENSO and DuPont Automotive. » More October 13, 2009 New DuPont™ Zytel® HTN Grades Combat Corrosion of Electrical Wire, Contacts “Electrical/Electronics Friendly (EF)” grades of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA resins offer sharply lower potential for corrosion of delicate metal parts that are in intimate contact with parts molded from them. The new resins are formulated to avoid ingredients that can cause corrosion of fine copper magnet wire or sensitive electrical contacts in parts serving in hot, humid and/or wet environments encountered in automotive and industrial applications. » More October 5, 2009 Automotive CVJ Boots of DuPont™ Hytrel® Thermoplastic Elastomer Stretch the Limits of Durability As DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic elastomer in constant-velocity joint (CVJ) boot applications turns 25 years old, it notes as accomplishments more than 1 billion boots in service without material failure – each surviving 150,000 miles of continuous flexing, pelting and thermal cycling. » More August 5, 2009 DuPont Engineering Polymers Streamlines Distribution Network DuPont Engineering Polymers announces changes to its North American-based distribution network as part of a new channel management strategy to position for growth after the current economic downturn. Effective immediately, PolyOne Distribution will become the primary distributor of thermoplastic products in North America with additional regional distribution available in Mexico and Canada. Following a 90-day transition period, Ashland Distribution will no longer supply DuPont Engineering Polymers thermoplastic products in North America. » More July 16, 2009 DuPont Invests in New Innovation & Technology Center in Brazil DuPont is announcing today the opening of its newest Innovation and Technology Center. Located at the City of Paulínia, São Paulo state, the center will be a hub for application development for new solutions for customers in Brazil and Latin America as a whole. With this new structure, DuPont will be able to conduct studies for the most different applications, not only oriented towards releases, but also towards the improvement of technologies which already exist in the market. » More June 10, 2009 New Digital Rotary Control Valve to Boost Fuel Economy, Reduce Emissions Traditional “analog” thermostat temperature-control systems for vehicles will soon be a technology of the past if inventor Tom Hollis has his way. Switching to digital can manage critical fluid systems in a way that significantly improves fuel economy, reduces emissions and engine, driveline wear to help extend the life of fluids critical in the operation of engine components. » More May 21, 2009 ElringKlinger Increases Functionality of Oil Pan made of DuPont™ Zytel® The German automotive supplier ElringKlinger has developed a production-ready, multifunctional car oil pan made of a grade of glass-fiber-reinforced DuPont™ Zytel® nylon resin optimized for use in engine compartments. In addition to the benefits of previous polymer designs, the new pan – designed for use in pick-up trucks – now integrates significant components of the oil-circulation system. This enables a further reduction of vehicle weight as well as manufacturing and assembly costs. Accordingly, the new oil pan is approximately 40 percent lighter than its aluminum counterpart. » More May 18, 2009 DuPont Engineering Polymers Commercializes Expanded Portfolio of Renewably Sourced Polymers Today DuPont Engineering Polymers announced the full commercialization of several families of high-performance renewably sourced engineering polymers, including DuPont™ Hytrel® RS thermoplastic elastomers, DuPont™ Sorona® EP thermoplastic resins and DuPont™ Zytel® RS long chain nylons, making DuPont the company with the broadest range of renewably sourced engineering resins. Customer demand for bio-based polymers continues to be strong despite the economy, the company reports, and customers have already announced commercial adoptions in automotive and sporting goods applications. » More May 4, 2009 EPA’s Perspective on Obama Administration Climate Change Policy Highlights DuPont Automotive Event The U.S. regulatory environment is another dynamic facing the automotive industry. To help provide straight talk from the source, DuPont Automotive invited U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Director Christopher Grundler, of EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality, to speak at a recent seminar. Grundler reviewed recent policy changes from the new Obama administration and updated industry leaders on EPA regulatory activities. » More April 20, 2009 Material Performance in Vehicle Underhood Components Explored in Two DuPont Automotive Technical Papers Available at SAE World Congress in Detroit The critical performance differences among commonly used automotive thermoplastic polyamides – nylon 6, nylon 6,6 and PPA – and the compatibility of fluoroelastomers with alternative fuels are among DuPont Automotive technical papers prepared for the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) World Congress. » More April 1, 2009 DuPont™ Vespel® Adds to its Portfolio of Solutions to Boost Efficiency, Drive Out Costs in ‘Hot, Dirty’ Operating Environments The DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes business expands its high performance portfolio with Vespel® SP-2515 polyimide parts, which can improve dimensional control, reduce component weight and drive cost out in fluid- and motion-control systems. » More March 9, 2009 New Renewably-Sourced Polymer Debuts in Radiator End Tank Program, Jointly Developed With DuPont Engineering Polymers, DENSO The plant-derived DuPont™ Zytel® 610 nylon resin that debuts on a new automotive radiator end tank from DENSO Corp. illustrates the benefits of close collaboration throughout the value chain and marks the first use of DuPont renewably-sourced plastic in mechanical components exposed to the hot, chemically aggressive underhood environment. » More March 2, 2009 First Commercial Use of Renewably-Sourced DuPont™ Hytrel® in Ski-Boots From Salomon The collar of the new Salomon ‘Ghost’ freerider alpine ski-boot constitutes one of the first commercial uses worldwide of DuPont™ Hytrel® RS thermoplastic elastomer. Selected for its flexibility and impact resistance, Hytrel® RS also enhances the environmental credentials of the boot. » More February 25, 2009 Innovation is Key to Sustainable Packaging, DuPont Leader Tells Industry Experts Innovation can eliminate packaging waste and enable a future where all packaging is recycled or its value is recovered, DuPont’s packaging leader said at the industry’s leadership summit. » More February 4, 2009 DuPont creates a Center of Excellence for its Engineering Polymers business in India to support customers for adoption of latest technologies In order to accelerate growth in the region, which is among the fastest growth markets for the business and for the company. » More December 9, 2008 DuPont™ Vespel® Parts Step Up to Increased Heat and Wear Needs in Aerospace DuPont™ Vespel® SCP parts provide more thermal stability than traditional polyimides. » More December 8, 2008 New Auto Lighting Sockets and Connectors From Empire Meet Tougher Requirements, Thanks to DuPont Engineering Polymers Headlamp wire harness from Empire Electronics that uses the T20 lamp socket and connector molded from DuPont engineering polymers, which meet rigorous performance requirements. » More November 21, 2008 Two Automotive Components Using DuPont Engineering Polymers Capture Industry Innovation Honors The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division has honored two automotive components that use DuPont Engineering Polymers with the association’s 2008 “Most Innovative Use of Plastics” awards at last night’s ceremony in Livonia, Michigan. » More November 13, 2008 Ford Capless Fuel Filler System Captures Consumers’ Heart and an Industry Innovation Nomination A new “capless” fuel filler system for the 2008 Ford Flex, Escape, F150, Expedition and Lincoln MKS vehicles delights consumers and helps protect the environment by minimizing evaporative emissions during fueling. » More November 10, 2008 New DuPont Automotive Performance Materials Marketing Director to Participate in Automotive News ‘Green Conference’ Panel Newly appointed DuPont Automotive Performance Materials marketing and development director in the Americas, Karla Butler, joins a panel at the inaugural Automotive News Green Car Conference, Nov. 13 in Detroit. » More October 14, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008 – Enhanced properties for polymer-based conveyor belts used in materials handling DuPont Engineering Polymers and the materials handling department of the Technical University of Chemnitz have agreed a three-year joint development program which will commence in October 2008. » More October 14, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008 – DuPont™ Delrin® 300CP optimises impact performance, flow and cost-efficiency The launch of DuPont™ Delrin® 300CP marks the development of a new polyacetal (polyoxymethylene, POM) offering a distinct combination of properties. » More October 14, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008 – DuPont engineering polymers contribute to convenient diabetes care New disposable and reusable insulin pens, designed by Industrial Design Consultancy Ltd (IDC) in the UK, contain a number of components moulded from DuPont engineering thermoplastics. » More October 14, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008 – DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic elastomer helps resolve “baffling” design challenge A unique approach to integrating a sealing and baffle function in General Motors’ new 6T40 and 6T45 transversely mounted 6-speed automatic transmissions helps condense packaging space. » More October 14, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008 – DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon Used For First Polymer Oil Pan Module Adopted For Commercial Production Volume Vehicles For the first time in automotive history, an oil pan module made from a thermoplastic polymer is now used for commercial production vehicles. » More October 14, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008 – New DuPont™ Crastin® PBT grades cut costs with super-fast moulding cycles Moulders can cut cycle time for PBT parts up to 30 percent with new super-fast grades of DuPont™ Crastin® PBT thermoplastic polyester. Designated Crastin® SF, the new resins come in non-reinforced form and in reinforced versions with 15 or 30 percent glass fibre. » More October 9, 2008 DuPont Engineering Polymers announces price increases DuPont Engineering Polymers announces price increases for its thermoplastic resins in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to be effective on November 1, 2008 or as contracts allow. » More September 18, 2008 DuPont Declares Force Majeure for Ethylene Copolymers Business Due to Hurricane Damage Hurricane Ike caused storm surge damage at DuPont’s Sabine facility in Orange, Texas. As a result, the company declared “force majeure” for its ethylene copolymers business. Based on the company’s preliminary assessment of damages, it is not clear when restart will occur at Sabine. DuPont is working closely with its customers to lessen the impact on their business. » More September 11, 2008 Innovative concentrated photovoltaic module has housing made of strong, robust DuPont™ Rynite® PET The housing for a new and innovatively-designed concentrated photovoltaic module, developed by Concentración Solar La Mancha S.L., of Manzanares (Ciudad Real), Spain, is moulded from DuPont™ Rynite® polyethylene terephthalate (PET). » More September 10, 2008 DuPont Engineering Polymers Extends Alliance Partnership to Help Broaden Availability of Innovative Nanotechnology DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced a long-term alliance with California-based PowerMetal Technologies, Inc. to further develop and commercialize MetaFuse™ nanocrystalline metal/polymer hybrid technology. » More August 19, 2008 DuPont at Fakuma 2008: Tailored thermoplastics exceeding traditional materials DuPont (Stand 4201, Hall B) will present a broad range of thermoplastics with enhanced properties and newly-developed polymers based on renewable resources at Fakuma 2008 (14-18 October 2008 in Friedrichshafen, Germany). » More August 18, 2008 Carpenter Company EnviroStep™ Carpet Cushion Technologies Featuring DuPont Renewably Sourced Materials Carpenter Company is shifting to moisture barrier films made with renewably sourced (RS) polymers from DuPont, as a key element of its EnviroStep™ carpet cushion technology. » More August 1, 2008 DuPont™ Vespel® Earns American Mitsuba Supplier of the Year Award DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes business received the 2007 Quality Supplier of the Year award from American Mitsuba for consistent supply of defect free parts. » More July 31, 2008 DuPont Engineering Polymers Announces Price Increases DuPont Engineering Polymers announces price increases in Asia Pacific effective Aug. 8 and in the Americas effective Sept. 1, or as contracts permit. This price increase is in addition to previously announced increases. » More July 28, 2008 DuPont™ Vespel® Earns Valeo Supplier of the Year Award DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes business received a ‘2007 Supplier of the Year’ award from Valeo Wiper Systems North America for meeting all quality, cost and delivery standards. » More July 17, 2008 New Singapore Plant Expands Global Manufacturing Network for DuPont™ Vespel® Parts DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced that production for its high growth DuPont™ Vespel® parts and shapes has begun at its newest facility in Singapore. » More July 9, 2008 DuPont Engineering Polymers to Expand Compounding Capacity in China DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced an expansion of compounding capacity for its range of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon 6 and 66 resins and DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA high performance polyamide resins at the manufacturing site of DuPont in Shenzhen, China. » More June 30, 2008 Housing made of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA facilitates the precise management of car air suspension systems DuPont™ Zytel® HTN was the material of choice for Woco Industrietechnik GmbH during the development of a pneumatic switchover unit which is exposed to high internal pressures. It is used in air suspension systems from Continental Automotive Systems. » More June 26, 2008 DuPont is Polymer Producer of the Year 2008 DuPont Engineering Polymers was announced Polymer Producer of the Year for the third time at the annual Plastics Industry Awards, held in London on 20 June 2008. » More June 24, 2008 DuPont™ Hytrel® Thermoplastic Elastomer Helps Resolve “Baffling” Design Challenge A unique approach to integrating a sealing and baffle function in General Motors’ new 6T40 and 6T45 transversely mounted 6-speed automatic transmissions helps condense packaging space and enable better clutch and transmission durability. » More June 19, 2008 GE switches to KALREZ® perfluoroelastomer parts to reduce downtime and maintenance costs GE Power Protection of Gent, Belgium, a division of GE Consumer & Industrial, has dramatically reduced downtime, enhanced the reliability of its key compression molding processes and cut seal costs by at least €21 000 per year by switching to DuPont Performance Elastomers (DPE) Kalrez® Spectrum™ 6375 perfluoroelastomer parts. » More June 3, 2008 DuPont Engineering Polymers Announces A New Round of Price Increases DuPont Engineering Polymers announces price increases in Asia Pacific effective immediately. This increase is based on continuing escalation of raw materials, energy, transportation and logistics costs and is in addition to the latest increases announced for implementation on 1st Apr, 2008. » More May 14, 2008 Decorated DuPont™ Crastin® PBT heightens the consumer appeal of electric components A new, safety-oriented system for the quick and simple installation of light switches and plug sockets, from Sibecx of France, features decorative front plates made of DuPont™ Crastin® PBT. The polyester resin was chosen for its functional properties as well as its compatibility with DuPont’s dye-sublimation technology in terms of colour and pattern precision reproduction. » More April 30, 2008 Nissan finds its own path to metal replacement with DuPont high performance polymers In the first development made by Nissan in Europe for metal replacement for under-bonnet applications, the Japanese car manufacturer uses DuPont™ Minlon® and DuPont™ Zytel® for the rocker cover and front cover respectively of its 2.5 litre turbo-diesel engine for the Pathfinder and Navara vehicles. » More April 17, 2008 Renewable High Performance Polymers, Lightweighting and Design for Reliability Highlight DuPont Automotive Presentations at SPE Automotive Conference New, renewable bio-based materials; materials and design ideas to take the weight out of load-bearing components; and materials to help ensure moving parts are designed for maximum performance and reliability are three themes to be delivered by DuPont Automotive technical experts at the Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (EPCON). » More April 10, 2008 Cost Toppled as Top Auto Industry Challenge, Optimism for Collaboration Soars, According to 2008 DuPont Automotive/SAE Survey Environmental issues – “Fuel Economy/CAFE” and “Emissions/Clean Air Regulations” – top the list of challenges facing the automotive industry, according to the 14th annual DuPont Automotive/SAE Survey of automotive designers and engineers who plan to attend the SAE World Congress next week in Detroit. » More April 10, 2008 DuPont Automotive Offers Solutions to Help Resolve a Key Materials Challenge in Automotive Component Design – Wear & Friction Amid material selection criteria that range from reduced cost and weight to ease of assembly, automotive designers and engineers are increasingly asking for materials that improve wear and reduce friction, according to results from the 14th annual DuPont Automotive/SAE survey of designers and engineers attending the 2008 SAE World Congress next week in Detroit. » More April 4, 2008 Cost-effective and sustainable production of coated parts facilitated by conductive nylon grade The switch to a conductive grade of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon for the manufacture of lighting fixtures has helped Philips Lighting B.V. of Winterswijk (the Netherlands) achieve its aesthetic, production and sustainability requirements and has resulted in the approval of Zytel® CDV for future Philips lighting applications. Due to the nylon’s inherent conductivity, the injection-moulded end caps for the X-tendolight range of luminaires from Philips lend themselves to the same powder coating process as used for the light’s steel housing. This facilitates a closer colour match between components, eliminates the need for wet painting that contains hazardous solvents and greatly simplifies the manufacturing process. » More March 31, 2008 Smooth operator: Adjustment device for dishwashers relies on engineering polymers from DuPont A mechanism, used to adjust the height of the upper baskets in dishwashers and developed by Turkish appliance manufacturer Vestel, relies on the smooth, functional performance of DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resin and DuPont™ Minlon® mineral reinforced nylon. Both materials were selected for the application due to their combination of strength and dimensional stability, as well as additional benefits such as their appealing surface finish and overall colourability. The patented device is used on dishwashers in both the Turkish domestic market and across Europe. » More March 13, 2008 DuPont™ Hytrel® and DuPont™ Zytel® contribute to durable and lightweight all-plastic safety shoes Footwear and outerwear manufacturer Yakupoğlu A.S. of Ankara, Turkey, uses DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomer and DuPont™ Zytel® nylon to replace the metal eyelets and midsole support in its new durable and lightweight non-metallic safety shoes. Hytrel® was selected for the shoe’s eyelets due to its flexibility, even at low temperatures, and its suitability for stitching to the leather upper. Zytel® was chosen for the shoe’s midsole support due to its high flexural modulus, helping to stiffen the polyurethane sole and provide more protection and comfort for the wearer. By changing to polymer components, Yakupoğlu is able to save weight and manufacturing cost, while prolonging the lifetime of its shoes. » More February 25, 2008 DuPont™ Zytel® HTN Can Make Rugged Parts for Potable Hot Water Use NSF International has certified two grades of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA for potable hot water applications. The certification gives manufacturers of water heaters and other equipment two new material options for engineering tough, strong, cost-effective components. » More February 15, 2008 DuPont exhibits new technologies for metal replacement at PDM 2008 Following its successful debut at K-2007, DuPont will bring its MetaFuse™ nanometal/polymer hybrid technology to PDM 2008, 15-17 April 2008 in Telford, UK. MetaFuse™ will form the centrepiece of a DuPont exhibit which will represent its range of material solutions for metal and rubber replacement for enhanced performance and production efficiencies. DuPont can be found at stand J20 in Hall 2 of the Telford International Centre. » More February 1, 2008 Two DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA Products Help Tire Pressure Monitoring System Stand Up to Pressures of the Road SmarTire Systems Inc. tapped DuPont Automotive and high performance characteristics of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA and Zytel® HTN PPA SuperStructural resins for a lightweight and durable casing for SmarTire’s new externally-mounted Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) used as part of the SmartWave® system for commercial trucks. » More January 27, 2008 Ski base plate of DuPont™ Hytrel® improves comfort and handling Skis produced by Austrian manufacturer Atomic for use in the more demanding forms of the sport, such as giant slalom and downhill, are now equipped with base plates made of DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomer. » More December 18, 2007 A European debut in polymer: Bracket made of DuPont™ Zytel® used for ‘hot-end’ of exhaust systems For the first time in Europe, a polymer bracket (moulded in DuPont™ Zytel® nylon) is used to secure the ‘hot-ends’ of exhaust systems to the underside of a car. The two-component part was developed by anvisgroup in cooperation with Volkswagen. » More December 13, 2007 Metal detectors ‘see’ parts moulded from new DuPont™ Delrin® grade New DuPont™ Delrin®400MTD acetal resin aims to open up more applications in food processing conveyors. Made with a proprietary metal filler, it can be detected by most metal-sensing equipment in the unlikely event of a part’s entry into the process stream. » More November 14, 2007 Innovations from Cooper-Standard Automotive Using DuPont Engineering Polymers’ Materials Earn ‘Finalist’ Honors in SPE Competition During an annual awards ceremony held by the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Automotive Division on November 7 in Livonia, Mich., Cooper-Standard Automotive was honored with three finalist awards in the Most Innovative Use of Plastics category. » More November 13, 2007 Bridge Cable Fails, DuPont™ Hytrel® to the Rescue When large rubber-insulated cables for a lift bridge connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin failed after less than two years in service, Northwire Inc. had a ready solution: replacement cable insulated with DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic elastomer. » More October 24, 2007 New DuPont™ Vamac® Products Extend Performance, Processibility DuPont Packaging & Industrial Products launches DuPont™ Vamac® Ultra ethylene acrylic elastomers, a new family of higher performance elastomers that greatly enhances the performance AND processibility of the standard grades of heat and oil-resistant Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomers. » More October 24, 2007 Nanotechnology lets you ‘Design with new freedom’ DuPont Engineering Polymers announces nanotechnology alliance that combines the best of polymers with the best of metals. » More October 24, 2007 Housing of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN for map-controlled thermostat withstands complex stresses The housing of the map-controlled thermostat by Behr Thermot-tronik, of Kornwestheim, Germany, which is installed in BMW’s N43 series four-cylinder petrol motors, is exposed to a combination of very high mechanical, thermal and chemical stresses. To enable this complex part to withstand the application’s demanding requirements dependably over long periods, Behr decided to make the housing out of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN high-performance polyamide. » More October 24, 2007 Low-abrasion DuPont™ Vespel® thrust washers lengthen maintenance intervals in automatic gearboxes of buses The planet wheels in Voith Turbo’s new DIWA¹ .5 automatic gearboxes rotate against low-abrasion DuPont™ Vespel® thrust washers separating them from the planet-wheel carrier. Developed for public transit buses by Voith Turbo, of Heidenheim, Germany, the thrust washers made of DuPont™ Vespel® SP21 polyimide fulfil their function virtually without abrasion, in spite of the high relative rotating speed of more than 20 000 rpm between these components. This permits extremely long maintenance intervals for the highly stressed gearboxes, which are being installed today by all major bus makers. » More October 24, 2007 DuPont Zytel® HTN chosen for its temperature resistance and food compliance in new domestic food processor The Taurus Mycook, a new food processor that also weighs, processes and cooks ingredients by induction heating, includes three components made of a food-approved grade of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA polyphtalamide. The high performance polymer from DuPont was selected by Spanish appliance manufacturer Taurus for the pitcher lid, pitcher support and insulating ring of the appliance due to its food compliance and long-term temperature resistance. » More October 24, 2007 Flexible, durable DuPont™ Hytrel® key to new Niagara Foot™ prosthetic foot design The Niagara Foot™ is a new, affordable, high-performance prosthetic foot intended for active individuals who have been victims of landmines. Its novel, energy-return design relies on the stiff yet, flexible properties of DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomer to provide user benefits in terms of stability, effectiveness and comfort. It was developed as part of the landmine victims’ relief program of the Canadian Centre for Mine Action Technology by Niagara Prosthetic & Orthotics International Ltd. (Ontario, Canada) with support from industry partners Hippo Design (Montebello, Québec), Précicad (Québec City, Québec), DuPont (USA & Canada) and a team of engineers from Queen’s University (Kingston, Ontario). It is available for purchase as of October 2007. » More October 24, 2007 Jacketing of DuPont™ Hytrel® insulates and protects Leoni spiral jumper cables at 350 km/h Leoni elocab chose DuPont™ Hytrel®thermoplastic polyester elastomer for the jacketing of high-voltage spiral jumper cables which carry electric power between carriages of high-speed trains such as the German ICE or the Spanish VELARO. Leoni, a manufacturer of tailor-made special cables and specialist for mobile high-flex connections, picked this thermoplastic elastomer because it met the application’s demanding multiple requirements. These include flex-fatigue resistance, flexibility at low temperatures, resistance to chemicals, to UV exposure and to impact; it also had to be a good electrical insulator, and to have good processing characteristics that permit cost-effective manufacturing. » More October 24, 2007 New Bike Wheel Survives on Rugged Terrain, Thanks to DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon TAG Wheels, Newport Beach, Calif., makes the new wheel in a single piece using DuPont™ Zytel® nylon resin delivering excellent toughness, strength and stiffness. » More October 24, 2007 DuPont expands portfolio of renewably sourced polymers Products provide comparable or better performance than petrochemical-based alternatives. » More October 15, 2007 New DuPont™ Vamac® Products Extend Performance, Processibility to Meet Market Need for Cost-Effective Materials that Improve Component Performance DuPont Packaging & Industrial Products launches DuPont™ Vamac® Ultra ethylene acrylic elastomers, a new family of higher performance elastomers that greatly enhances the performance AND processibility of the standard grades of heat and oil-resistant Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomers. » More October 3, 2007 New DuPont™ Zenite® LCP Meets Warpage Challenge of Thinner Electronic Parts A new grade of DuPont™ Zenite® LCP liquid crystal polymer meets needs for ultra-low warpage in the thinner part designs used in ever smaller electronic devices. Typical applications for new Zenite® ZE55201 include electronic connectors, chip sockets and interposers. » More September 26, 2007 DuPont and Plantic Announce Starch-Based Biomaterials Alliance DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers and Plantic Technologies Limited, an Australian company specializing in starch-based biopolymers, today announced plans to collaborate in the development and sale of renewably sourced polymers made from Plantic® technology. » More September 20, 2007 DuPont and Sinopec Form Joint Venture to Produce EVA In China DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) and Sinopec today formed a joint venture to produce Ethylene Vinyl Acetate resins (EVA) in China. The location for the plant will be at the existing facility of Sinopec Beijing Yanshan Company in Beijing. Startup of EVA production is planned for late 2008. » More September 17, 2007 UL-Recognized Robotic Cables Deliver Longer Flex Life, Thanks to DuPont™ Hytrel® Northwire Inc. is opening new markets for robotic cables that flex by using DuPont™ Hytrel® thermoplastic polyester elastomer for insulation. » More September 4, 2007 Metal Detectors “See” Parts Molded From New DuPont™ Delrin® Grade New DuPont™ Delrin® 400MTD acetal resin aims to open up more applications in food processing conveyors. Made with a proprietary metal filler, it can be detected by most metal-sensing equipment in the unlikely event of a part’s entry into the process stream. » More August 31, 2007 DuPont Engineering Polymers expands compounding capacity for its DuPont™ Zytel® polyamide resins in Asia Pacific DuPont Engineering Polymers has completed an expansion of compounding capacity for its range of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon 6 and 66 resins at the manufacturing site of DuPont in Ulsan, Korea. » More August 14, 2007 New DuPont Soft Thermoplastic Elastomer Grades Stand Up Under the Hood To meet growing demand for soft oil- and heat-resistant elastomers delivering the cost and design benefits of thermoplastic processing, DuPont Engineering Polymers is extending its range of such materials. » More August 13, 2007 DuPont makes a sustainable presence at K 2007 DuPont’s commitment to a sustainable agenda is reflected in its presence at K 2007, Düsseldorf (Germany), October 24-31, 2007. » More July 31, 2007 Cooling-water pipe of DuPont™ Zytel® resists heat, pressure and anti-freezing agent Hutchinson of Mannheim (Germany) – in close cooperation with Volkswagen – developed a polymer pipe, made of a heat- and hydrolysis-stabilized grade of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon, and manufactured using gas-assisted injection moulding. » More July 19, 2007 LANXESS and DuPont expand joint plastics production Chemical companies LANXESS, based in Leverkusen, and DuPont, with European headquarters in Geneva, have expanded their PBT polymer production joint venture. More than ten million Euros have been invested by the partner companies in the operation of their joint venture (JV), DuBay Polymer GmbH located in Hamm-Uentrop, Germany. » More July 11, 2007 ‘Aggressive’ inline skates by Rollerblade feature frames of DuPont™ Zytel® and DuPont™ Delrin® Inline skates for aggressive techniques, such as grinding, have rough-and-tough lives. That is why Rollerblade, the people who invented inline skating, chose DuPont engineering polymers to provide the ultimate in slideability combined with abrasion-resistance for two new advanced-level models. » More July 10, 2007 Björn Hedlund is new global marketing director at DuPont Engineering Polymers Effective July 1, 2007, Björn Hedlund assumes the role of global marketing director at DuPont Engineering Polymers (EP) in addition to his position as regional director Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA) for this business. He succeeds Timothy P. McCann, who is the new vice president and general manager of DuPont Electronic Technologies. Hedlund will continue to be based at the company’s European headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. » More June 28, 2007 New Bike Wheel Survives on Rugged Terrain, Thanks to DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon The new FRX5 bike wheel has what it takes to withstand the punishment of off-road recreational biking and competition. TAG Wheels, Newport Beach, Calif., makes the new wheel in a single piece using DuPont™ Zytel® nylon resin delivering excellent toughness, strength and stiffness. » More May 31, 2007 Safety-enhanced adaptive headlamp system from Valeo uses DuPont™ Zytel® HTN Valeo, the world leading manufacturer of automotive lighting products, uses DuPont™ Zytel® HTN PPA for its Xenon Dynamic Bending Light (DBL), which is, among others available in vehicles such as the Citroen C4 or the VW Passat. This adaptive headlamp system optimizes illumination of road curves at night-time for enhanced road safety and driver comfort. » More May 30, 2007 Welcome to the Pre-K 2007 Press Kit For an overview of DuPont’s strategy of innovation and adaptation in the global marketplace, take a look at the presentation by Tim McCann, vice president, sales and marketing, DuPont Engineering Polymers. For a glimpse of the future in polymers made from renewable resources, superstructural (i.e. stronger, stiffer materials) see the remarks of Nandan Rao, technology director DuPont Performance Materials. Other presentations provide a view of trends that drive our innovations in materials for automotive, electrical/electronic and other industrial and consumer product manufacture. » More May 1, 2007 Anode Fights Boat Drive Corrosion With Crucial Aid of DuPont™ SuperStructural Nylon Mercury Marine has developed an innovative, robust anode for combating corrosion of marine propulsion drives using a SuperStructural grade of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon. The anode is part of a system for protecting metal parts of marine drives against corrosion when boats are docked or moored. Its operating principle is the same as that used for corrosion protection of offshore drilling rigs, bridge platforms and other high-value constructions. » More April 16, 2007 Cost Returns as Top Auto Industry Challenge, Invites Collaborative Solutions, According to 2007 DuPont Automotive/SAE Survey Cost reduction may again be the number one challenge facing automotive engineers and designers heading into this week’s SAE World Congress in Detroit, but nearly 70 percent of attendees say there is growing recognition and business practice surrounding “total cost reduction” versus “reduced price,” according to results from the 13th annual DuPont Automotive/SAE survey. » More April 12, 2007 Renewably Sourced Thermoplastics, Cost-Saving Ideas for Underhood Automotive Components Highlight DuPont Automotive Talks at SPE Automotive Conference Three technical experts from DuPont Automotive will share their knowledge and insights at the April 24 Automotive Engineering Plastics Conference (EPCON) in Sterling Heights, Mich. The annual event is hosted by the Detroit section and Automotive Division of the Society of Plastics Engineers. » More April 11, 2007 Mixer Relies on DuPont™ Delrin® to Help Improve Orthopedic Cement Injection A patented new mixing dispenser for orthopedic bone cement works smoothly and reliably thanks to five key parts molded from DuPont™ Delrin® acetal. Called the Bocemix, the mixer allows faster, easier and more consistent injection of acrylic bone cement, according to the manufacturer, Bidoia S.a.s. of Peraga di Vigonza near Padua, Italy. » More February 16, 2007 DuPont provides material expertise at MDT 07 The broad DuPont offering for the medical and pharmaceutical industries – from materials for the production of medical components to practical advice on conformity with the latest medical device packaging legislation – will once more be in evidence at MDT 07 in Birmingham, UK (14th – 15th February). The company’s exhibit at stand E206 will centre on the ability of DuPont™ Teflon® fluoropolymer resins and coatings to provide near universal chemical resistance and high levels of purity for medical and pharmaceutical systems; its portfolio of engineering plastics and elastomers to meet varying levels of manufacturing control required for healthcare components or products; and the compliance of DuPont™ Tyvek® to the new ISO standards for medical packaging. » More February 5, 2007 New snowsports helmet relies on DuPont™ Zytel® for strength, durability and comfort The four main protective components of a stylish new safety helmet for snowsports are made of glass-reinforced DuPont™ Zytel® 80G33 nylon, chosen for its combination of superior mechanical properties and excellent processability. » More January 31, 2007 DuPont™ Zytel® replaces metal for tough and durable roof clip A new roof clip, developed by injection moulders Koves Plastic Industries Ltd. of New Zealand, is made of glass-reinforced DuPont™ Zytel® nylon, which was selected for its strength and durability. Its use in the ‘Dimondek 630’ roofing system has facilitated the deployment of much longer lengths of single sheet roofing – in some cases over 60 metres – on commercial buildings in New Zealand. » More January 26, 2007 Circuit Breakers Gain From Shift to DuPont™ Zytel® Nylon for Housing Square D Company is achieving benefits of easier field installation and lower manufacturing costs with the adoption of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon as housings for high-performance circuit breakers. With a base and cover molded from a tough, strong, high-voltage-resistant grade of Zytel®, the housings mark a trend-setting step away from traditional thermosets for such parts. They provide rugged protection for certain high-interruption-rated models of Square D’s PowerPact®¹ line of circuit breakers, namely H- and J-frame products for 70 to 250 A (ampere) applications. » More January 10, 2007 Lamp Holders in DuPont™ Crastin® PBT Meet Needs for Reliability, Economical Cost Leviton Manufacturing has sharpened its competitive edge with the adoption of DuPont™ Crastin® PBT thermoplastic polyester for fluorescent lamp holders. » More		Events Fakuma 2009 October 13, 2009 Friedrichshafen, Germany
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