DuPont announced the launch of its latest addition to its roofing underlayment product line, the Tyvek Protec PSU peel-and-stick underlayment. The self-adhered Tyvek Protec PSU product is specifically intended for critical areas of the roof, such as the eaves and valleys, that are more susceptible to water leaks. The adhesive layer — composed of rubberized…
DuPont launches conductive tape for use in biosignal monitoring
DuPont recently introduced a new tape that’s safe for skin for medical monitoring devices. DuPont Liveo Soft Skin Conductive Tape 1-3150 is a silicone-based thermoset adhesive for electrical biosignal sensing and transfer. Combining the key benefits of silicone technology with electrically conductive properties, Liveo Soft Skin Conductive Tape technology is intended for use as a…
DuPont opens new adhesives manufacturing facility
DuPont officially opened its new adhesives production facility in Zhangjiagang (ZJG), East China. The new facility will produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation industry — primarily in lightweighting and fast-growing vehicle electrification applications. The facility, with the capacity to serve regional needs, is designed to deliver a global customer experience with state-of-the-art process…
DuPont acquires Laird Performance Materials
DuPont announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Laird Performance Materials, a global provider in high-performance electromagnetic shielding and thermal-management solutions. Laird Performance Materials’ offerings complement ICS’ portfolio in flexible laminates, dry-film photoresist, specialty films, and plating chemistries. “I’m pleased to welcome our very talented Laird Performance Materials colleagues to DuPont,” said Ed…
DuPont named winner of GM overdrive award
DuPont Mobility & Materials (M&M) won the prestigious GM Overdrive Award for its BETASEAL 900 EI electrically-isolating sealant in the “Accelerate Innovation” category. DuPont was one of only five companies in that category to be selected for this coveted award in 2020. The award was announced during a virtual ceremony honoring the recipients of GM’s…
DuPont launches new EV battery-pack sealing and bonding adhesive
Electric-vehicle (EV) battery packs and panels can now be assembled and serviced without compromising the sealing performance. This is thanks to BETASEAL 900EI, DuPont‘s new electrically isolating adhesive. The new adhesive, which is ideal for EVs, bonds coated metals, pretreated thermoplastics, and composites — or any multi-material combination. It is a one-component moisture-curing non-conductive polyurethane-based…
DuPont to build new adhesives manufacturing facility
DuPont is investing approximately $30 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province in East China. The new facility will produce adhesives to serve customers in the transportation industry, primarily in support of two industry mega trends: vehicle electrification applications and lightweighting. Construction will begin in Q3 2021 and the facility is expected to…
DuPont’s latest 3D printing materials give users greater manufacturing agility
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers, a global business unit of the DowDuPont Specialty Products Division, launched new additions to the company’s portfolio of 3D printing materials at RAPID + TCT 2019, including six new Zytel polyamide and Hytrel thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) pellets and two new Hytrel filaments. DuPont’s pelletized materials for pellet extrusion modeling […]
DuPont opens new Ohio aerospace technology center
DuPont Transportation & Advanced Polymers (DuPont) today announced the opening of its new Aerospace Technology Center at the DuPont Vespel manufacturing site in Valley View, Ohio. DuPont leaders were joined at a celebration event by customers, suppliers, government officials, employees and company leadership. “Innovation and collaboration are the keys to meeting the rapid pace of…
Self-lubricating spherical aircraft bearings from DuPont and Longxi
DuPont and Fujian Longxi Bearing (Group) Corporation Limited (“LS”) have teamed up for a new advance in self-lubricating spherical bearings in aircraft design. The collaboration brings spherical bearing design and wear resistant liner expertise together into a superior performing bearing family. DuPont and Fujian Longxi have worked together to develop self-lubricating bearings for use in […]
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DuPont Performance Materials contributes to the production of a new conveyor belt
DuPont™ Hytrel® offers the flexibility of rubber with the strength and processability of thermoplastics to produce conveyor belts. This versatile copolyester allows for detectability whilst maintaining its heat and chemical resistance for a flexible and durable material. It is part of DuPont’s portfolio in metal and x-ray detectable polymers and is an excellent combination to…
DuPont’s Zytel HTN selected for use in USB Type-C 3.1 connectors
DuPont’s Zytel HTN high-performance polyamide resin has been selected for use in reversible-plug USB Type-C connectors, which are forecast to replace Type-A and Type-B connectors and rule as…
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Thermoplastic elastomer helps keep marine devices afloat
DuPont Performance Polymers and Ireland-based Technology from Ideas (TFI) collaborated to develop a novel way to allow moored devices to move with the sea, dramatically reducing peak loads up to 70% and improving durability of mooring lines that tether and protect high-value marine devices, such as wave energy devices and fish farms. The Dynamic Tethers…