Vamac DHC makes durable seals, cures up to 30 per cent faster

01 July 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Vamac DHC, the newest addition to the DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer family, cures up to 30 percent faster than existing no-postcure grades while improving compression set and oil resistance. Vamac DHC cures in the molding press, eliminating the cost and delay of traditional oven curing.

New look for auto safety glass

30 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers New technology that allows digital images to be printed directly on the DuPont SentryGlas automotive safety interlayer blends form and function by introducing design possibilities to an important safety feature.

DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66 enables greater tyre safety

29 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new low-cost system for tyre pressure monitoring, manufactured by SmarTire Systems Inc. of Canada, uses rugged, extremely lightweight sensors made with DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66.

Industry award for innovative use of plastics in saving fuel

28 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Toyota's Crown and Lexus GS-300 boast a fuel-savings component that earned the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Powertrain Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers for Toyota and partners Aisan and DuPont Automotive.

AccuAngle protractor improves automotive color matches

27 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers People often see things differently, especially color. With the need to ensure proper color matches in the auto industry, those differences can be costly.

DuPont Zytel nylon high-pressure oil tank of for BMW motorcycle

26 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers BMW's new K 1200 S motorcycle has dry-sump lubrication, developed for use in racing cars. This technology offers maximum operating safety even under extreme conditions, and it reduces motor height, as it does away with the oilpan.

DuPont Zytel HTN resins smooth path to lead-free circuit assembly

25 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont scientists have developed the new LX series of DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide to meet growing demand for electronic components that can withstand the higher temperatures required for board assembly with lead-free solders.

DuPont Rynite PET switch redesign saves space, cuts production costs

24 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Cooper Bussmann is delivering benefits to its customers and reducing manufacturing costs with the redesign of its Telpower fused disconnect switches to use DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester.

RedHat Next Generation solenoid valve gets protection and more from DuPont Zenite LCP

23 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Innovative RedHat Next Generation solenoid valves from ASCO get a big assist from DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer in surviving harsh conditions.

DuPont Zytel wide band resonator wins award

22 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Dodge Nitro 2.8L Turbo Diesel sports a unique wide-band resonator from Woco Motor Acoustic Systems USA Inc. that captured top honors in last night’s Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Division “Most Innovative Use of Plastics” Award in the powertrain category.

Sliding truck window mounts flush with aid of DuPont Rynite and Delrin

21 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Guardian Industries’ flush-mount sliding rear window for pickup trucks captured the Most Innovative Use of Plastics award in the Performance and Customization category at the Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Division Innovation Awards event. The window’s innovative design keys on the performance and design freedom afforded by DuPont Rynite PET thermoplastic polyester and DuPont Delrin acetal.

DuPont SentryGlas used for world's largest self-supporting staircase in laminated safety glass

20 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Seele GmbH & Co.KG (Gersthofen/Germany) was presented with the ‘Innovation Award Architecture and Glass’ during Glasstec for its development of the world's largest self-supporting staircase, manufactured almost entirely from laminated glass.

DuPont Crastin PBT thermoplastic polyester for fluorescent lamp holders

19 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Leviton Manufacturing has sharpened its competitive edge with the adoption of DuPont Crastin PBT thermoplastic polyester for fluorescent lamp holders. Scott Mast, engineering manager at Leviton’s plant in West Jefferson, N.C. said “In redesigning thermoset urea parts to use Crastin, we were able to meet high quality and reliability goals while meeting customer expectations for high-performance materials.”

DuPont Zytel nylon housing high-performance circuit breakers

18 June 2007 - DuPont Engineering Polymers 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.

A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device

18 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. Launched by the Belgian company Delta Water Engineering, the compact yet robust device is available for domestic or commercial use, and requires comparatively little space for installation.

An innovative propeller hub isolator developed by Mercury Marine delivers quieter, smoother gear shifting

17 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers “The hub isolator virtually eliminates the noise, vibration and harshness effects perceived as ‘shift clunk’ when shifting from neutral into gear,” said Scott Olig, materials engineer, R&D, at Mercury Marine.

Polymeric additive that helps improve the performance and processibility of tapes

16 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers today announced that it is introducing DuPont Entira Strong, a polymeric additive that helps improve the performance and processibility of tapes, filaments and films made out of oriented polypropylene and polyester. The addition of Entira Strong, even at loading levels as low as 2 to 3 percent by weight, delivers a multitude of performance-enhancing features ranging from increased hot drawability and tenacity to reduced dusting and splitting.

Six new grades of DuPont Delrin acetal meet needs for lower volatile emissions

15 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers “In this the 50th anniversary year of Delrin, our new grades underscore our ongoing commitment to adapt and improve the world’s first acetal resin to satisfy evolving customer requirements,” said George Hesser, Delrin marketing manager for the Americas.

DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials

14 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials with new high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide. The new grade, Zytel HTN53G50LRHF, is making its debut at the NPE 2006 exhibition this week.

New Design-Materials-Processing solution developed by DuPont Automotive

13 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Automotive headlamps, a significant opportunity to add personality to vehicle styling, can now be manufactured more cost effectively through a new “Design-Materials-Processing” solution developed by DuPont Automotive. A combination of new DuPont Crastin PBT grades, innovative manufacturing techniques plus design and development support enables direct metallization of automotive headlamp bezels, the trim ring that not only supports the headlamp, but provides distinction in design.

New engineering polymers and a major milestone for DuPont Delrin

12 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Advancements in engineering polymers for innovative applications from the worlds of automotive manufacture, electrics and electronics, sport and leisure, amongst many others. The company will also celebrate the 50th birthday of DuPont Delrin polyacetal, the “original” acetal resin invented by DuPont which continues to deliver outstanding mechanical performance.

DuPont Packaging improves bio-based and biodegradable packaging

11 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Bio-based and biodegradable packaging just got better. DuPont Packaging today launched commercial availability of DuPont Biomax Strong, an additive that improves the performance of bio-based, biodegradable polylactic acid packaging.

DuPont Zenite grades for improved processing and performance

10 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Two new grades of Zenite LCP deliver even better flow properties than typical LCPs along with other desirable property combinations required for connectors and other board-mounted electronic components. One grade, Zenite 7244, combines low warp with very high flow. The other, Zenite7140X, is well-suited for board assembly processes using lead-free solder. Its heat deflection temperature is 300ºC, and it has good knit-line strength and an excellent over-all balance of properties.

New engineering polymers from DuPont for the electrical and electronic industry

09 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Responding to changing needs in the electrical and electronics industry, DuPont Engineering Polymers has developed new grades of DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer.

High-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN joins Superstructural portfolio

08 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials with new high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide.

DuPont Delrin and DuPont Zytel provide stability and safety for high-tech ski-binding

07 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers All polymer-based components of the new DIAMIR touring and freeride ski bindings, from the company Fritschi AG Swiss Bindings, are made of engineering polymers from DuPont. High requirements in terms of reliability and safety meant the Swiss manufacturer turned to a highly impact-resistant grade of DuPont Delrin acetal resin two specially modified impact-resistant and glass-reinforced grades of DuPont Zytel nylon.

Five parts of DuPont Delrin in new bone-cement mixer

06 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Five injection-moulded parts of unreinforced DuPont Delrin acetal contribute to the smooth, efficient operation of the Bocemix, a patented new bone-cement mixer which makes injecting acrylic bone-cement faster, easier and more consistent for orthopaedic surgeons.

Slide element made of DuPont Delrin enables optimal side support in car sports seats

05 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Whether a comfortable width during a relaxed cruise or a precise level of side support on fast curves, active backrest width adjustment (referred to as the ALBV system) from L&P Automotive Europe (formerly Schukra), Nuremberg, enables optimal side support whatever the situation. Integrated in the front seats of the more sporting models from BMW, the electronically-controlled system uses signals from the ESP sensors to adjust the angle between the backrest and its side cushions according to the style of motoring.

DuPont Zytel Nylon 66 selected for Chrysler Group rocker cover on 4-cylinder world engine

04 December 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The trend toward use of thermoplastic in engine rocker covers takes a giant step forward with Chrysler Group’s new inline 2.0L and 2.4L 4-cylinder world engine that powers the Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass and Jeep Patriot.

New grades of polymers that meet demanding requirements for use in non-implantable healthcare products

10 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Twelve grades of DuPont engineering polymers that meet demanding requirements for use in non-implantable healthcare products and equipment are making their debut at the MD&M West exposition in Anaheim, Calif.

DuPont engages designers with display at PDM 2006

10 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Recognising the role of designers and design-engineers in the development of polymer-based products, DuPont Engineering Polymers is tailoring the presentation of its portfolio of high-performance polymers at PDM 2006 (Telford, 26th-28th September 2006) to address this specific audience. The exhibit in Hall 2, Stand G21, will portray a range of commercialised polymer parts and components, by both area of application and functional performance, in an innovative “three-dimensional” display conceived by the industrial designer Chris Lefteri.

Laser-welded oil pipe in VW’s dual-clutch gearbox avoids demoulding problems & contamination

09 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A tube of hot-oil-resistant DuPont Zytel nylon carries oil from the filter to the six-speed direct-shift gearbox’s control unit of Volkswagen’s trend-setting dual-clutch gearbox. To produce the complex-shaped tube cost-effectively and at the same time avoid demoulding problems, German automotive supplier IBS Filtran combines injection-moulding with laser-transmission welding to join separately moulded parts without risk of producing loose particles that might contaminate the oil. A ring of heat- and oil-resistant DuPont Vamacethylene acrylic elastomer seals the oil tube from the gearbox.

A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device

09 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. Launched by the Belgian company Delta Water Engineering, the compact yet robust device is available for domestic or commercial use, and requires comparatively little space for installation.

DuPont Hytrel provides added safety for high-performance motorcycle boot from Puma

08 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers ‘1000’ is the name of the new motorcycle boot from Puma, developed by the world-renowned sporting goods manufacturer for both the professional racer and hobby biker. A core safety element of the boot’s design is an adjustable clamp made of a stiff yet elastic grade of Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer. The material combines particularly elastic deformation behaviour with a high degree of protective support for the ankle in the event of an accident.

A new grade of Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer delivers multiple benefits

08 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers New grade of DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer delivers multiple benefits as an impact modifier for adhesives, coatings and other thermoset resin systems.

New polymeric additive that helps improve performance & processibility of tapes, filaments & films

07 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers today announced that it is introducing DuPont Entira Strong, a polymeric additive that helps improve the performance and processibility of tapes, filaments and films made out of oriented polypropylene and polyester. The addition of Entira Strong, even at loading levels as low as 2 to 3 percent by weight, delivers a multitude of performance-enhancing features ranging from increased hot drawability and tenacity to reduced dusting and splitting.

Components of DuPont Zytel ST801 provide stability for Snowbike¹

07 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Components used to secure and steer the newest models of the Snowbike¹, manufactured by the Austrian company Brenter (www.snowbike.com), are made of DuPont Zytel ST801. They consist of the hinge, which conveys handlebar movements to the front runner for steering, and the brackets, that attach the frame to the skis.

Components of DuPont Zytel ST801 provide stability for Snowbike¹

06 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Components used to secure and steer the newest models of the Snowbike¹, manufactured by the Austrian company Brenter (www.snowbike.com), are made of DuPont Zytel ST801. They consist of the hinge, which conveys handlebar movements to the front runner for steering, and the brackets, that attach the frame to the skis.

New thermoplastic nanocomposites that promise to open new opportunities for design & production

06 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers is developing thermoplastic nanocomposites that promise to open new opportunities for design and production of parts delivering higher performance, lighter weight and/or increased molding productivity.

DuPont Engineering has developed new grades of DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer

05 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers has developed new grades of DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer and DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide delivering improved processing and performance. The new materials are making their debut at the NPE 2006 plastics exhibition this week.

DuPont R&D Center in Shanghai tailors innovations for Asia Pacific Region

05 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Since it officially opened nine months ago, the DuPont Corporate Research & Development Center in Pudong, Shanghai, now houses several DuPont businesses and over 100 scientists and technicians working to deliver DuPont innovations tailored to the needs of the Asia Pacific region.

Resin expansion completed for DuPont Vespel parts

04 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Staying ahead of increasing demand for DuPont Vespel parts, DuPont Engineering Polymers has expanded its polyimide resin production, providing a 50 percent increase of the resin required for production of direct-formed Vespel SP-1 and SP-21 polyimide parts.

New disposable outdoor garment concept made with DuPont Hytrel

04 September 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A highlight of the DuPont exhibit at ISPO, held in Munich, will be the introduction of a unique concept for the manufacture of semi-disposable, multi-use water-resistant and breathable outdoor garments based on a DuPont Hytrel engineering thermoplastic elastomer active membrane.

DuPont new high temperature solutions

30 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The DuPont polymer portfolio boasts a range of products for high temperature applications, typically those in the automotive and electrical/ electronic industries. One such recent example is the development of a heat-shield, made of Zytel HTN PPA, to protect the beauty-covers of the new Mercedes’ three-litre 6-cylinder diesel motors from overheating.

New DuPont Delrin grades fulfill evolving customer needs

30 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers “In this the 50th anniversary year of Delrin, our new grades underscore our ongoing commitment to adapt and improve the world’s first acetal resin to satisfy evolving customer requirements,” said George Hesser, Delrin marketing manager for the Americas.

Intake manifold of DuPont Zytel HTN withstands high temperature in audi V-8 turbo-diesel

29 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The German firm of MANN+HUMMEL, a major global partner for the automotive and engineering industries, picked DuPont Zytel HTN polyphthalamide for the air-intake manifold in the 4.2 liter diesel motor that powers the Audi A8. This high-performance polyamide’s good mechanical properties withstand high temperatures as well as aggressive gases and liquids such as fuels, lubricants, combustion products and brine, over long periods. Parts molded from this resin show outstanding dimensional stability.

New technologies & strategies manage challenges borne from fiercely competitive global marketplace

29 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The need for innovation, new technologies and strategies to manage challenges borne from a fiercely competitive global marketplace are a few of the themes that emerged from the results of the DuPont Engineering Polymers survey.

DuPont Engineering Polymers to produce new family of high-performance polymers

28 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced at NPE that it is moving forward with plans to produce a new family of high-performance thermoplastic resins and elastomer products made with renewable resources.

Momentum Gives designers a bigger palette

28 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Momentum explores 12 major consumer trends responsible for shaping future product design and then presents more than 50 innovative materials from either DuPont or INVISTA along those trends in a way that stimulates new product design ideas.

DuPont Engineering Polymer develop thermoplastic nanocomposites that promise new opportunities

27 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Dr. Nandan Rao, vice president, technology for DuPont Performance Materials, announced that DuPont Engineering Polymers plans to introduce its first nanocomposites in 2007 and gave a preview of their potential benefits and underlying technology.

Thin, hot-running ignition parts? DuPont Thermx PCT answers the call

27 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new grade of DuPont Thermx PCT high-performance polyester has what it takes to make durable components for the emerging generation of smaller, hotter-running automotive ignition coils.

Coming soon from DuPont: Advances in Nanocomposites

26 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers is developing thermoplastic nanocomposites that promise to open new opportunities for design and production of parts delivering higher performance, lighter weight and/or increased molding productivity.

New halogen-free DuPont Zytel HTN meets electronic recycling needs

26 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers With a V-0 UL94 flammability classification, a halogen-free formula and other desirable properties, a new DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide resin meets emerging requirements of electronic component manufacturers around the world. The new material, a 30 percent glass-reinforced PPA designated as Zytel HTNFR52G30NH.

New DuPont E/E resins offer Improved processing, design capabilities

25 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Responding to changing needs in the electrical and electronics industry, DuPont Engineering Polymers has developed new grades of DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer and DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide delivering improved processing and performance.

New high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN

25 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers is expanding its portfolio of strong, stiff superstructural materials with new high-flow grade of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide. The new grade, Zytel HTN53G50LRHF.

New lighting technology from DuPont Automotive sheds light on cost-reduction solutions

24 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Automotive headlamps, a significant opportunity to add personality to vehicle styling, can now be manufactured more cost effectively through a new “Design-Materials-Processing” solution developed by DuPont Automotive. A combination of new DuPont Crastin PBT grades, innovative manufacturing techniques plus design and development support enables direct metallization of automotive headlamp bezels, the trim ring that not only supports the headlamp, but provides distinction in design.

European food contact approval for VITON FREEFLOW Z200 process aids for food packaging films

24 July 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Performance Elastomers has announced that its Viton FreeFlow Z200 fluoroelastomer process aids have been declared compliant with food contact regulations in Europe for use in finished film-type food packaging materials.

New advanced snowboard binding uses Zytel and Hytrel

21 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Nidecker of Switzerland has developed the ACT 1, a new all-polymer snowboard binding on which the heel-cup can be easily adjusted to the precise size of the rider's boot. The patented binding is made almost entirely of two engineering polymers, DuPont Zytel nylon and DuPont Hytrel engineering thermoplastic elastomer. 'On one hand, most all-polymer bindings have a one-piece base and are sold in three sizes, to make up for the fact that they cannot be accurately adjusted for different boot sizes,' explains Arnaud Muscatelli, project manager at Nidecker, one of the first European companies to manufacture snowboards.

New versatile high-performance polyester for lead-free soldering

21 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The high thermal and hydrolysis resistance of DuPont Thermx PCT, DuPont's new family of thermoplastic polyester resins, opens fresh ways for cost-effective solutions of problems in the electrical and electronics industries. With their high short-term thermal resistance, these resins can withstand temperatures which occur in surface-mount reflow or through-hole soldering with lead-free solders—up to 265°C. Flame-retardant types meet the recently introduced tougher requirements for glow-wire resistance which now apply to unattended domestic electrical appliances. Tyco Electronics uses this DuPont PCT (polycyclohexylene dimethyl terephthalate) for making many connectors and interconnection devices for the automotive and other industries.

Hytrel TPE's lead new DuPont initiative in Polymers for healthcare products

20 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Twelve grades of DuPont engineering polymers that meet demanding requirements for use in non-implantable healthcare products and equipment are making their debut at the MD&M West exposition in Anaheim, Calif. The materials are among the first commercial offerings to emerge from a recently launched DuPont initiative to develop and market a broad portfolio of engineering plastics and elastomers for non-implantable medical devices and for diagnostic or pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment. The initiative utilizes the company's expertise and long experience in polymer science, quality, safety and regulatory compliance for the medical products market.

New steering technology for inline skates features DuPont Zytel

20 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The Italian company MGM SpA has switched from aluminium to DuPont Zytel nylon for three key components of a technology which makes inline skates more manoeuvrable. They feature on the new Night Hawk CS model from Fila Skates. The change of material not only maintains extremely high levels of performance in terms of stiffness and elasticity, but also reduces production and assembly costs. This in turn has enabled the company to make its latest skates more affordable to a wider range of users.

DuPont launches new capacity for safety glass interlayers

19 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announced that new production capabilities for its safety glass interlayers are now operational. The facilities expansions were put in place in response to strong global demand growth for impact-resistant glass. Key to the expansion is opening of the company's new manufacturing line in Fayetteville, North Carolina, which makes DuPont SentryGlas Plus interlayers for global markets.

New heat shield of DuPont Zytel HTN protects Mercedes Diesel's Beauty Cover

19 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Powerful modern diesel engines generate a lot of heat in the tightly packed engine compartment. Conventional, relatively inexpensive nylons used under the hood for large covers soon meet their thermal tolerance limits. That is why DaimlerChrysler chose an efficient and cost-effective solution for its new 3-liter six-cylinder diesel engines: a heat shield made of PPA-based (polyphthalamide) DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance paolyamide to protect the multi-functional beauty cover made of glass- and mineral-reinforced nylon from local overheating. Tier-1 supplier Woco Industrietechnik GmbH, of Bad Soden-Salmünster, Germany, developed these parts and supplies them to DaimlerChrysler.

New, green water softener made almost entirely of strong and rigid DuPont Delrin

18 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new, environmentally-friendly water softening device, which solely relies on water volume for its operation rather than a power supply, is made almost entirely of DuPont Delrin acetal resin. Launched by the Belgian company Delta Water Engineering, the compact yet robust device is available for domestic or commercial use, and requires comparatively little space for installation. It is currently sold in Belgium and Italy, and will be rolled-out across Europe in 2006. Strong and rigid Delrin was selected for the majority of the device's parts due to the material's good moisture, heat, and solvent resistance, combined with high tensile and flexural strength plus low elongation.

New coupling protects bearings with aid of DuPont Zytel HTN and nylon

18 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The new AEGIS shaft grounding coupling promises to protect motor bearings against electrical damage produced by shaft current. Electro Static Technology, an ITW Company based in Mechanic Falls, Maine (U.S.), produces the coupling using eight key housing and sealing parts moulded from glass-reinforced, flame-retardant grades of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66 resin.

High-impact DuPont Zytel SST protects Continental's ESC sensor cluster

17 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers To meet the main requirements of ruggedness and torsion resistance for the housing of Continental Automotive Systems Division's recently-introduced Electronic Stability Control system, the part's developers chose high-impact DuPont Zytel Stiff-Super-Tough nylon. 'In the past we used aluminium for such housings,' says Kai Allissat, manager, Program Planning & Control ESC Sensors at Continental's Automotive Systems Division, 'but to save costs we looked for alternatives. Our new design is made of two halves injection-moulded from heat-stabilised Zytel SST nylon reinforced with 25 percent glass fibre. With this material we were able to cut the housing's manufacturing costs by 40 percent compared to metal.'

For tougher adhesives and coatings, try new DuPont Vamac MR

17 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new grade of DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer delivers multiple benefits as an impact modifier for adhesives, coatings and other thermoset resin systems. Called Vamac MR, it can improve impact resistance, flexibility at low temperatures and high-temperature resistance in applications such as cyanoacrylate adhesives, phenolic resin formulations and flexible epoxy circuit board coatings. The new modifier is thermally stable up to 280ºC. It is an amorphous polymer with a sub-zero glass transition temperature (-30ºC), resulting in very good low-temperature flexibility. Unlike other Vamac grades, Vamac MR has no added chemicals which can impact adhesive performance.

New Ford Transit features headlamp bezels made of DuPont Zytel

16 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Headlamp bezels for the new Ford Transit (world premiere at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, 25th April 2006) are made of Zytel 103 HSL, a heat-stabilised nylon 66 from DuPont. The headlamp, the first to be fully developed and manufactured in Turkey, is supplied by Turkish company Mako, a leading automotive electrical component manufacturer owned by Magnetti Marelli (Italy).

DuPont's new advanced portfolio for outdoor performance apparel and accessories

16 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont announces a broad portfolio of scientifically engineered performance materials that provides manufacturers and retailers with 'one stop' shopping for their winter sports apparel and outdoor accessories. DuPont's array of products, which includes DuPont Active Layer, DuPont Sorona and DuPont ComforMax, are based on the latest advancements in materials technology. While each has its own unique attributes and benefits, when used together DuPont's performance products allow manufacturers to take their designs to new heights.

New Atomic's 4tiX: Greater safety in lightweight ski-binding thanks to Zytel and Delrin

15 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers With an innovative design and the use of two DuPont engineering polymers, 4tiX, a new super-lightweight ski-binding by Austrian winter-sports-equipment maker Atomic, combines comfort and reliability with added safety in complex twisting falls. The two toe-clamps, which hold the front of the ski-boot and release it if the skier falls, are made of glass-reinforced Zytel nylon. The toe-piece housing, the automatic heel-release housing and a large number of other components are made of Delrin acetal.

Marine Propeller Isolator using DuPont Delrin Combats Shift Clunk

15 May 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The component consists of two ring-shaped plastic parts joined by eight titanium rods. The plastic parts, made of DuPont Delrin 150 acetal resin, are over-molded onto the rods. The isolator is mounted on a sleeve that mates with the propeller shaft. When the engine is shifted into gear, the isolator functions as a torque spring, absorbing the difference in rotational energy between the shaft of the propeller, which at the instant of shifting is turning lazily in the water, and the engine's drive gears, which are spinning at 264 rpm.

DuPont announces breakthrough in next generation flat panel displays wechnology

25 April 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont, a leader in the development of organic light emitting diode displays, today announced a significant technology breakthrough in its OLED technology, taking a significant step toward commercialization of this next generation flat panel display offering. Using advanced materials, OLEDs produce low power, thin, high-performance flat panel displays. OLED panels are emissive, eliminating the need for backlights and simplifying display design compared to other display technologies, such as liquid crystal displays.

DuPont new solar program advances the science of renewable energy

11 April 2006 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont today announced the launch of a solar energy program at its Chestnut Run facilities here to further its research in next-generation solar panel technology. The company has installed three rows of large photovoltaic solar panels to convert the sun's energy into electricity for an existing R&D and business facility at the site. The system, which can provide enough electricity for eight homes, was installed by WorldWater & Power Corp. The solar panels were made by GE Energy in Newark, Del. The system is being equally funded by DuPont and a Green Energy Fund grant from the Delaware Energy Office.

DuPont launches new capacity for safety glass interlayers

18 October 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Originally introduced to address the extreme demands of the hurricane market, SentryGlas Plus is finding new applications around the world including embassies, high rise building facades, balustrades, handrails, floors and overhead glazing. DuPont's latest glass interlayer offering provides architects with expanded capabilities for meeting increasingly stringent building codes. It is stronger, clearer and more durable than traditional interlayers.

New heat-shield of DuPont Zytel HTN protects Mercedes beauty-cover

18 October 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Powerful modern diesel motors generate a lot of heat in the tightly packed motor compartment. The conventional, relatively inexpensive, nylons which are used under the bonnet for large covers soon meet their thermal tolerance limits. That is why DaimlerChrysler chose an efficient and cost-effective solution for its new three-litre 6-cylinder diesel motors: a heat-shield of DuPont Zytel HTN high-performance nylon to protect the multi-functional beauty-cover made of glass- and mineral-reinforced nylon from local overheating. Woco Industrietechnik GmbH, of Bad Soden-Salmünster, a Tier-1 supplier, developed these parts and supplies them to DaimlerChrysler.

DuPont Cosmetic Solutions at Luxe Pack 2005: transparency, elegance and performance

30 September 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Elegant yet functional packaging solutions for the luxury market, often around the theme of perfect transparency, as well as new technologies for increased aesthetic appeal form the highlights of the DuPont Cosmetic Solutions exhibit at Luxe Pack 2005 (2-5 November 2005 in Monaco). Value-adding materials, consulting and technical expertise are key strengths of DuPont, a leader in the field of cosmetic packaging, who will be exhibiting at stand VA4.

Carnegie Library showcases DuPont SentryGlas Expressions and characterises a new way of thinking for libraries

29 September 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The recent renovation of the Main Branch at the Carnegie Library in Pittsburgh, PA., is an example of the design elements made possible by SentryGlas Expressions. Prominently featured in the design of the library's windows, walkways and stairs, the decorative interlayers add vitality and radiance to the project. SentryGlas Expressions design elements at the library include illustrative images of globes, embedded within the glass to create an effect of openness and space, while dividing the computer lab from areas of study. The same technology also features in the Brookline library's 'light wall,' which projects natural light from a rooftop skylight onto both floors creating an open, airy feeling.

DuPont new engineering polymers pass tougher glow-wire tests

19 September 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers To improve the fire-safety of unattended domestic electrical appliances, the revised IEC 60335-1 standard lays down more stringent requirements for the glow-wire test for plastics materials. Many engineering plastics in DuPont's portfolio of thermoplastics meet or exceed these tighter safety requirements, which govern their use in electrical and electronic components of washing machines, refrigerators, cooking ovens, microwaves and similar appliances. This new standard is coming into force now.

New DuPont ACE delivers cost-effective performance for automotive hoses & ducts

07 September 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Packaging & Industrial Products introduces DuPont ACE, a new acrylic co-elastomer that cost-effectively fills the gap between high- and mid-range elastomers. Designed to meet the needs of the global automotive industry, DuPont ACE can cost effectively replace ECO, CPE, high VA content and in some cases ACM in intermediate fluid and temperature resistance applications, such as turbocharger hoses, cold side, Transmission Oil Cooler hoses, molded air ducts and fuel hose covers.

Licensee network for new DuPont Delrin Decorating Solutions technology takes shape

31 August 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont has recently signed a global licensing agreement with the UK company Quality Plated Plastics for the metal plating of DuPont Delrin. It represents the latest step in the formation of a network of licensees who can offer a pre-treatment process, developed by DuPont, for the painting and plating of DuPont's acetal resin. The Slovenian company, Secaplast D.O.O., is an example of a global licensee for the painting process. On the basis of these developments, DuPont aims to encourage the development of plastic components for consumer goods, which combine function and aesthetics with the additional benefits of lower cost and increased productivity.

New DuPont active layer launched in the US

31 August 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont unveiled the DuPont Active Layer at the 2005 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, held in Salt Lake City (US) in August. A new scientifically engineered film, the DuPont Active Layer provides waterproof and windproof protection to active apparel that helps people stay dry and comfortable during inclement weather conditions. The DuPont Active Layer is featured in a variety of clothing products, such as ski and snowboard gloves, winter sports jackets, golf rain gear, shoes and hunting apparel.

DuPont's new application-specific materials and new technologies

29 August 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Among material applications to be presented is the use of DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide resin for a heat shield used under the bonnet. Other diverse areas of application will include sport & leisure, industrial baking and electronics, where DuPont materials such as its thermoplastic polyesters (Thermx PCT und Crastin PBT) and DuPont Zenite LCP liquid crystal polymer resins feature prominently.

DuPont new active layer makes its debut

11 August 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The Active Layer manages moisture through an impenetrable yet breathable layer of film of high quality construction that provides superior functional performance. Also, the film is recyclable if used with 100 percent polyester fabrics. Beyond apparel, DuPont Active Layer is finding increasing acceptance in many end uses requiring waterproof, breathable and windproof characteristics, such as operating room gowns, some personal protective apparel, backpacks, sleeping bags and bedding covers.

New strong and tough DuPont Zytel used in FAKRA-standard connectors

20 July 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers FAKRA-standard connectors, manufactured by US company Osram Sylvania and moulded from DuPont Zytel nylon, are emerging as the preferred links for on-board cabling used with satellite radio and a wide range of other telematics systems. Mechanical properties such as strength, stiffness and toughness, and the ability to meet tight moulding tolerances make the DuPont material first choice for the application.

First 7-Speed automatic gearbox has shift plate of DuPont Zytel

12 July 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A shift plate made of DuPont Zytel nylon carries the fully integrated gear-change control system of DaimlerChrysler's trend-setting 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic gearbox. The complex part, about 40 cm long and moulded to close tolerances, maintains its vital functional properties even though it works while immersed in gear oil at up to 140 °C. A flexible printed circuit, based on the DuPont Pyralux system, connects the electronics with the magnetic valves and with various sensors and floats which are also mounted on the shift plate. The entire module was developed and is supplied by Siemens VDO Automotive AG, Regensburg. Geiger technik, of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, supplies the shift plate.

DuPont resins enable greater tyre safety

27 June 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A new low-cost system for tyre pressure monitoring, manufactured by SmarTire Systems Inc. of Canada, uses rugged, extremely lightweight sensors made with DuPont Zytel HTN high performance polyamide and Zytel nylon 66. Spurred by demands to extend tyre life and improve safety, tyre-pressure monitoring, which is already widely used in heavy trucks and other commercial vehicles, is set for a major expansion in passenger cars. Recent US legislation requires all light passenger vehicles built or imported into the US to be equipped with tyre monitoring systems by the 2008 model year.

New DuPont Cool2Go Wrap keeps beer colder longer

20 June 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Leave it to DuPont to find the answer to the age-old question of how to keep beer cold on a hot summer day. Utilizing its expertise as a global leader in producing science-based, innovative packaging solutions, DuPont today announced that the DuPont 'Cool2Go' wrap, is being used for the first time on beer cans to keep beer colder for a longer period of time.

New MINI autos stay on the go with DuPont Vespel for transmission seals

01 June 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The stepless automatic drive in the sporty MINI car can operate maintenance-free, thanks in part to the exceptional abrasion resistance and other high-performance capabilities of sealing rings made of DuPont Vespel SP polyimide. The drive, a continuously variable transmission type, is made by ZF Getriebe GmbH of Germany.

Innovative & award-winning bicycle pedal light uses DuPont Engineering Polymers for durability & strength

31 May 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Pedalite, designed and manufactured by Pedalite Limited of Kingston-upon-Thames (UK), is a patent-protected, non battery-dependent bicycle pedal light with an integral energy storage system. It incorporates three DuPont engineering polymers for key components, all selected for their ability to withstand harsh use in extreme conditions. Pedalite was a recent recipient of the Consumer Product Design Award 2005 at the Plastics Industry Awards held in London in May. It will also be part of the DuPont exhibit (Hall A2, Stand 42) at ISPO, the international trade fair for sports equipment and fashion, held in Munich, Germany, 3-5 July 2005.

Tests confirm wood-plastic improvements with low levels of DuPont Fusabond

23 May 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Recent tests of injection molded samples of high-density polyethylene with just 25 percent wood demonstrate that very small amounts of Fusabond W PC-576D can produce improvements in tensile strength and flex strength compared with composites containing no coupling agent. Earlier trials with a typical, highly filled extrusion formulation, HDPE with 55 percent wood, had shown that just 0.5 percent Fusabond W PC-576D can deliver a three-fold reduction in water absorption after 30 days, a two-fold increase in strength and higher stiffness versus no coupling agent.

New safety headpiece features DuPont Zytel SST for outstanding mechanical resistance

09 May 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The Procap respiratory protection helmet, designed and manufactured by Scott Health and Safety of Finland to help protect workers in tough and hazardous environments, has three major parts made of DuPont Zytel Stiff Super Tough nylon. The material was selected for its light weight, impact resistance and overall outstanding mechanical resistance at high and low temperatures.

DuPont material science features in Teleflex Fluid Systems’ exhibit at Engine Expo 2005

29 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Teleflex Fluid Systems Europe (TFSE), a global manufacturer of PTFE hoses and accessories, will feature two products for the automotive industry benefiting from DuPont material science at Engine Expo 2005 in Stuttgart, Germany, 31 May to 2 June 2005.

Safety headpiece features DuPont™ Zytel® SST for outstanding mechanical resistance

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The Procap respiratory protection helmet, designed and manufactured by Scott Health and Safety of Finland to help protect workers in tough and hazardous environments, has three major parts made of DuPont™ Zytel® SST (Stiff Super Tough) nylon.

Flexible DuPont™ Surlyn® bag in a rigid outer-bottle

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The ‘bottle in the bottle’ is an innovative and intelligent packaging concept for cosmetics and pharmacy products, developed by the German company Gaplast GmbH and using DuPont packaging resins.

DuPont Packaging Introduces Next Generation 'Just in Time', environmentally-friendly Cyrel®FAST plating system

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Building on the proprietary DuPont thermal mass transfer technology that has significantly impacted the flexo industry, DuPont Packaging Graphics is introducing the next generation of the revolutionary DuPont™ Cyrel®FAST system - the Cyrel®FAST TD4260.

DuPont in Packaging

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Speech made by Danielle Blomert, Marketing Director, DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers Europe at the press presentation of DuPont Security and Solutions on Friday 22 April 2005

New “Lock&Peel” technology brings unique opening features and greater processing flexibility

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The new Lock&Peel technology from DuPont Packaging Solutions provides brand owners and packaging converters with greater freedom to design specific, unique peel properties for their packaging.

Low friction plus low wear: Vespel® sealing rings for ZF’s CVT drive

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The VT1F stepless automatic drives, made by automotive transmission and suspension systems specialist ZF Friedrichshafen AG, need no maintenance thanks in part to highly abrasion-resistant sealing rings made of DuPont™ Vespel® SP polyimide.

A genuine alternative to natural cork: co-extruded wine-cork with DuPont™ Elvax®

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A co-extruded cork, with an expanded core of DuPont™ Elvax® ethylene-vinyl acetate, has been recently launched by Anton Volpini De Maestri Packaging Enterprises L.C. of Spittal, Austria.

Exceptional combination of aesthetics and function earns DuPont™ Surlyn® key packaging role at AmorePacific

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A lip gloss tube combines glass-like transparency with squeezable flexibility. A cream jar and essence bottle achieve visual harmony between high gloss and a luxurious frosted appearance in forms that imbed a circle or a cylinder within a square.

DuPont’s Security and Solutions business to market essential authentication technologies

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) and its Security & Solutions business, are marketing two technologies arming brand-owners with the necessary tools in the ongoing fight against counterfeiting and tampering.

Anti-Counterfeit Packaging Solutions for Global Consumer Protection

25 April 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Companies around the world are demanding solutions to protect their products and their customers from counterfeits.

DuPont opens first Packaging & Industrial Polymers ethylene copolymer business operation in Asia Pacific

16 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Packaging and Industrial Polymers opened a new DuPont™ Bynel® and DuPont™ Fusabond® adhesive resins production facility in Shenzhen, China, in mid-March 2005.

PCT baking tins help reduce operating costs and improve efficiency

09 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Industrial baking tins made of DuPont Thermx high temperature polyester are gaining acceptance across Europe as a viable alternative to their metal counterparts.

DuPont™ Thermx® PCT baking tins help reduce operating costs and improve efficiency

08 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Industrial baking tins made of DuPont™ Thermx® high temperature polyester are gaining acceptance across Europe as a viable alternative to their metal counterparts.

Newly-developed DuPont™ Teflon® protection immunises concrete slabs against dirt

08 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont™ Teflon® surface protection for high-quality cement products, developed by Rinn Beton- und Naturstein (Germany), DuPont and BETRA (Germany), has established itself as a worldwide market innovation.

Alfa Chemicals appointed UK and Ireland distributor for DuPont’s fluoropolymer additives business

04 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers With effect from February 2005, Alfa Chemicals Limited, a leading speciality chemical distributor, is the new distributor of DuPont fluoropolymer additives, including Zonyl® fluoroadditives and selected grades of Teflon® fluoropolymer PTFE powders and dispersions, in the UK and Ireland. Both companies are committed to ensuring continuity of supply during the transition of business.

Self-adjusting swirl generator raises turbocharger compressor efficiency

04 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A swirl generator, made from DuPont Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer, is used to rotate combustion air before it enters the turbocharger compressor of specific BMW diesel engines.

DuPont at Interpack 2005: science and technologies for innovative packaging solutions and brand security

03 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers At Interpack 2005 in Düsseldorf, 21-27 April 2005, DuPont will present its broad offering for the packaging industry at Stand D21, Hall 10.

DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers adjusts specialty elastomer prices

01 March 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) announced a price increase of 0.30 Euro/kg for DuPont™ Vamac® GLS, Vamac® HVG and Vamac® DP elastomers. These products are used in a variety of industries and applications. The price increase is part of a global price adjustment and is effective April 1st, 2005.

Laneige lip gloss tube made of DuPont™ Surlyn® combines transparency with squeezability

24 February 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The glass-like transparency of DuPont™ Surlyn®, combined with the material’s soft squeezability, toughness and chemical resistance, made it the clear choice for the packaging of Laneige Shining Lip Gloss, a recent introduction by AmorePacific of Seoul, Korea.

DuPont™ SentryGlas® Expressions™ key to Lancel store redesign

17 February 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The architects of Lancel’s redesigned signature store in Paris’ historic Place de l’Opéra have incorporated DuPont™ SentryGlas® Expressions™ decorative laminated glass technology as a key element in achieving the “audacious and innovative” style required by this prestigious client.

DuPont Fusabond modifiers improve flame retardancy, toughness and strength of wire and cable polymers

17 February 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont has introduced tailor-made, low-gel coupling agents for production of improved halogen-free insulation and jacketing for wire and cable. Available in a very broad choice of base polymers, DuPont Fusabond modifiers enable compounders to improve both mechanical properties and flame retardancy by allowing increased filler levels in halogen-free, flame retardant and low-smoke insulation and jacketing compounds used in wire and cable constructions.

Paper on cracked laminated glass receives industry recognition

31 January 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A paper, co-authored by Dr. Stephen J. Bennison of DuPont’s Glass Laminating Solutions business unit, on the “Mechanical Response of Cracked Laminated Plates”, has received recognition from ASME (American Society for Mechanical Engineers).

DuPont Engineering Polymers holds ‘Material and Design Clinic’ at PDM 2005

20 January 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers will be running a ‘Material and Design Clinic’ (Hall 2/ Stand G19) at PDM 2005, the new event for the UK plastics design and moulding sector being held at the Telford International Centre, 12-14 April 2005.

Materials and Design clinic at PDM exhibition

20 January 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers holds 'Material and Design Clinic' at PDM 2005.

DuPont electronic materials keep Mars rovers going one year later

20 January 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers One year to the month after Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars, the Rovers are still roaming the planet, sending back crystal-clear images of the Martian surface. Their durable parts help keep them going, enabled by DuPont science.

Call for entries to the DuPont Packaging Awards by end of April 2005

19 January 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Over the next three months, DuPont is once again inviting converters, moulders and consumer goods producers worldwide to submit their latest innovations for the company’s packaging awards programme.

Mirror-housing bracket made of DuPont™ Rynite® wins award for innovative use of plastics

06 January 2005 - DuPont Engineering Polymers A mirror-housing bracket, made of DuPont™ Rynite® PET, won the chassis/hardware category at last November’s ‘Most Innovative Use of Plastics Program’, an event hosted by the American Society of Plastics Engineers.

New DuPont™ Vamac® DHC makes durable seals, cures fast in the press

08 December 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The newest addition to the DuPont™ Vamac® ethylene acrylic elastomer family – Vamac® DHC – cures up to 30 percent faster than existing no-postcure grades while improving compression set and oil resistance. Vamac® DHC cures in the moulding press, eliminating the cost and delay of traditional oven curing.

Ethylene acrylic elastomer makes durable seals, cures fast in the press

08 December 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The newest addition to the DuPont Vamac ethylene acrylic elastomer family - Vamac DHC - cures up to 30 percent faster than existing no-post-cure grades while improving compression set and oil resistance.

Seventeenth DuPont awards for innovations in packaging

24 November 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The winners of the international DuPont Packaging Awards 2004 (www.dupont.com/packaging/awards/) have been announced. Selecting from a total of 104 entries, the eight-member judging panel nominated 22 international food and non-food packaging innovations for awards.

DuPont™ SentryGlas® Plus used for ‘Stairway to Heaven’ at Glasstec 2004

09 November 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Visitors to Glasstec 2004 will be the first in the world to see, touch and walk on ‘Ganzglastreppe’, a freestanding, laminated glass stairway.

DuPont delivers ‘5-Star’ performance for the automotive laminated glass market

09 November 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers 'Security, Safety, Styling, Sound reduction, and Solar protection.' They're the five 'S's and five key automotive benefits receiving star treatment at the DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions stand (11/H71) at Glasstec from November 9 to 13, 2004.

At Glasstec 2004, DuPont continues to advance products, performance, and leadership in the laminated glass industry

09 November 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers -“In 2004”, said Luigi Robbiati, Vice-President, DuPont Glass Laminated Solutions, “we demonstrated our commitment to meet changing customer needs in the construction and automotive industries through significant investments in new products, processes and services.

New DuPont interlayers enable digitally printed white designs in laminated glass

09 November 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions announced at the Glasstec show the industry's first PVB interlayers to enable white, digitally printed images and design effects to be embedded securely inside laminated safety glass.

DuPont raises its prices for engineering polymers

01 November 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Engineering Polymers today announced additional price increases effective 1 January 2005 in Europe, Middle East and Africa for a number of its products.

Overmoulding technology unleashes new design potential

29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Picture a bubble in a bottle. That’s the effect that can be achieved using the innovative new “overmoulding” technology patented by Estée Lauder and developed jointly by Estée Lauder, its suppliers MBF Plastiques and SAF, and DuPont Cosmetic Solutions.

DuPont Cosmetic Solutions merges function and aesthetics to set new standards in luxury packaging

29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Building on the “Triangle of Innovation” – daring design, advanced materials and in-depth process know-how - DuPont pioneers groundbreaking material science and technologies for cosmetic and personal care packaging.

DuPont™ Surlyn® Thick Wall Bottle technology challenges traditional glass applications

29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Striking decorative effects for luxury packaging that are impossible to achieve with glass are now within reach, thanks to DuPont’s new Thick Wall Bottle (TWB) technology.

Cream jars of DuPont™ Surlyn® penetrate new market sectors

29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Combining the luxury look and transparency of glass with exciting creative potential and the performance benefits of advanced polymers, DuPont™ Surlyn® is rapidly becoming the new “material of choice” for jars for cosmetics and personal care products.

New leaflet on image transfer by sublimation technology: Turning DuPont™ Corian® turn into a work of art

29 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers As many designers have been discovering, the extraordinary versatility of DuPont™ Corian® makes it a material limited only by the imagination.

New DuPont™ Zytel® HTNLX smoothes the path to lead-free circuit assembly

20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers To meet growing demand for electronic components that can withstand the higher temperatures required for board assembly with lead-free solders, DuPont scientists have developed the new LX series of DuPont™ Zytel® HTN high performance polyamide.

Crystal clear thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids

20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers DuPont Surlyn® enables the injection moulding of thick-walled parts without sink marks and voids.

World’s first ‘touch-screen’ washing machine has handle of paintable DuPont™ Delrin®

20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers The first commercial application for the new paintable grades of DuPont™ Delrin® acetal resins is a door handle with an integral latch system for a technically advanced domestic washing machine made by the Gorenje company.

Water-injection technology and DuPont™ Zytel® for BMW dipstick guide tube

20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers For producing three-dimensionally bent guide tubes for dipsticks, Schneegans Silicon GmbH, an Austrian supplier to the automotive industry, uses cost-efficient, innovative water-injection moulding together with a grade of DuPont™ Zytel® nylon developed for this technology.

Glass stopper with DuPont™ Elvax® ring seals wine without aftertaste

20 October 2004 - DuPont Engineering Polymers Vino-Lok, a glass stopper with a sealing ring made of DuPont™ Elvax® eythylene-vinyl acet