News around Arnitel®

Arnitel® ECO to be launched at K 2010 

Following the successful introduction of EcoPaXX^™, a bio-based, high performance engineering plastic, DSM Engineering Plastics will be launching Arnitel^® Eco at K 2010. Arnitel Eco is a high performance thermoplastic copolyester (TPC) with a 20%-50% content derived from renewable resources, depending on the hardness of the grade. The new material, which is already being sampled to selected customers, is specifically suited for applications in Consumer Electronics, Sports & Leisure and Automotive Interior.

Herman Miller Embody® Chair finds support in DSM materials

The Embody® represents the ultimate achievement in ergonomic task chair design. This radical departure from the usual ergonomics in office furniture uses design elements that mimic the human spine and provide absolute support to promote improved circulation and increased oxygenation to the brain. Embody® does not use traditional foam; support is provided through unique design using materials such as Akulon® Polyamide 6 for support structures, and Arnitel® TPC, and Sarlink® TPE for seating layers.

Recognition for leading the industry in greening consumer electronics.

DSM Engineering Plastics has been recognized as a leading solutions provider that supports and enables the electronics industry to move away from chemicals that can lead to health and environmental problems.

Arnitel® XG in  Greener Consumer Electronics, moving away from bromine and chlorine"

Chemsec and Clean Production Action, CPA, published a report called: Greener Consumer Electronics, moving away from bromine and chlorine.

DSM Engineering Plastics leads the way in delivering green sustainable products

As the European Union marks Green Week 2009, which continues to support the drive for climate change, DSM Engineering Plastics announces that the Company will continue to focus on the development of a “Green Portfolio” of engineering materials to meet customer requirements and in line with DSM’s sustainability policy (People, Planet, Profit).

DSM presents recent innovations in automotive E&E applications

DSM Engineering Plastics has introduced a range of both new materials and specific grades of existing materials, designed to deliver the required performance, whilst meeting the overall industry trends for lighter, more effective and greener solutions.

Arnitel® TPC advantage for Ford Fiesta vacuum brake tubing

Ford has selected Arnitel TPC from DSM Engineering Plastics for the production of vacuum brake tubes for its recently launched new Ford Fiesta. In doing so, Ford has acknowledged the advantages of Arnitel for this specific application. Ford already uses Arnitel in similar applications in a number of its models: Ford Mondeo, Ford S-Max, Ford C-Max, Ford Galaxy and Ford Focus.