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Listing of all 34 news releases from DSM Somos:

DSM Somos has nanotechnology breakthrough for RP

User application article By using stereolithography rapid prototyping from DSM Somos, a complete process from CAD drawing to fitted injection molds took just eight working days to make moulding tools. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (10 April 2008)

Resin expands SL into rapid manufacturing

For rapid prototyping and 'direct' or 'rapid manufacturing' using stereolithography, a resin has been formulated to give high durability in terms of impact strength and stiffness. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos ( 2 July 2007)

Composite resin for stereolithography

DSM Somos, a leading developer of stereolithography (SL) resins for the rapid prototyping industry, has announced the commercialisation of NanoTool. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos ( 5 February 2007)

DSM to invest in Chinese polymer plant

Expected to come on stream in 2008, a Royal DSM polymer plant at its Jiangyin site, Jiangsu province, China, will produce high viscosity grades of Akulon polyamide 6. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (19 September 2006)

Dutch speciality plastics plants to be built

Royal DSM is to construct two manufacturing facilities at its Chemelot site in Geleen, the Netherlands in response to market growth for polyamide and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (11 September 2006)

Demand grows for stereolithography materials

A growing demand for high-performance oxetane based materials, as well as for a growing line of composite resins include investment casting, fit and function and wind tunnel testing. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (30 August 2006)

Materials move RP closer to direct manufacturing

Latest rapid prototyping materials are intended to move the technique closer to direct manufacturing, offering enhanced processing speeds (20% increase) and ease of secondary processing. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (21 June 2006)

Multi-purpose SL resin has PP mechanical toughness

A multi-purpose stereolithography resin combines the mechanical performance of polypropylene with an aesthetic similar to white injection moulded materials. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (27 April 2006)

Stereolithography dispute resolved

DSM Somos,has reached an agreement in principle to settle the patent litigation currently pending between the two companies in Germany and to cross-license patents relating to SLA materials. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (12 January 2006)

High metal part yield from stereolithography resin

User application article Chicago-area service bureau Express Pattern used Somos WaterShed 11120 stereolithography resin to produce investment cast patterns resulting in a metal part yield of close to 95%. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (29 November 2005)

SL resins behave like thermoplastics

Based on market demand for stereolithography (SL) resins that approximate the aesthetic of engineering plastics, DSM Somos has expanded its Somos 9000 and Somos 12000 series. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos ( 4 October 2005)

Enforcement initiated over SL material patent

DSM Desotech has announced that enforcement has been initiated relative to a ruling that found 3D Systems' Bluestone filled stereolithography material infringes a co-owned DSM patent. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (28 September 2005)

High quality soft-tooling wins the business

User application article High quality RTV soft-tooling, that delivers parts for design evaluation, functional testing or patterns for RTV silicon-mould soft-tools, keeps mobile computer specialist competitive. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (13 May 2005)

SL material deflects highest heat yet

Among new stereolithography materials recently launched is a material that delivers the look of production injection molding plastics with the highest heat deflection temperature available. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos ( 6 April 2005)

More rapid prototyping materials expected in 2005

Two new materials for rapid prototyping previewed at Euromold 2004, a fire retardant material, and a low durometer material, will be in line for commercialisation during 2005. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (15 December 2004)

No crystals in DSM's stereolithography resins

DSM Somos continues to avoid use of crystalline materials in reinforced SL products due to potential health hazards. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (15 October 2004)

Production-grade prototypes, rapid manufacturing

User application article Rapid tooling and prototype manufacturer Valla is satisfying demanding new applications with Somos ProtoFunctional Materials. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (15 October 2004)

DSM Desotech, 3D Systems collaborate on SL resin

DSM Desotech and 3D Systems Corporation have entered into a worldwide non-exclusive distribution agreement for stereolithography resin. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (30 June 2004)

Rapid prototyping conferences scheduled in June

Conferences and expositions for European rapid prototyping industry: DSM Somos(R) will share its experience with European audience. Brochure available

News from DSM Somos (13 April 2004)

Resins cut prototype camera build times by third

User application article With the introduction of alternative resins to its production line, Malcolm Nicholls has been able to cut prototype build times of Panasonic's new X70 camera phone by one third. Brochure available