Safety remains the No. 1 priority at DSM Brighter Evansville facility

Materials solution helps control the spread of bacterial and viral infections: Healthcare professionals are occupationally exposed to infectious diseases while working in many medical settings, including hospitals, medical and dental offices, clinics, and emergency rooms. Physicians, nurses, technicians and clinical laboratory workers all want to be protected from exposure to infectious diseases. Andre Oosterlaken discusses how Arnitel VT offers the highest protection level, along with comfort, in disposable medical gowns and drapes. He also talks about the future of medical gowns, new material solutions and innovations for the medical textile market. by Advanced Materials Solutions

14 min listen

Recycle-based materials solution contributes to a cleaner ocean and sustainable livelihoods—Part 1: Driven by eco-innovation, a focus on quality and performance, and a positive contribution to the environment and society, DSM’s Akulon® RePurposed is made from abandoned nylon fishing nets that are cut up, cleaned, extruded and inspected. During this podcast, Reimo Nickel, account manager, discusses this recycled materials solution and how it contributes to a cleaner ocean and sustainable livelihoods for several communities in India; sustainability product trends, and more. by Advanced Materials Solutions

16 min listen

Food contact safety standards in the kitchen: Pim Janssen, market development manager for water and food contact and industrial applications, discusses the topic of food contact safety standards and applications. Food contact standards differ from country to country, but all regulations focus on safe for use. by Advanced Materials Solutions

13 min listen

Recycle-based polyamide contributes to a cleaner ocean and sustainable livelihoods—Part 2: Imagine that you go on a beach vacation with your family—when at the beach, the sand tools you purchased to use with your children break. This type of experience put Lee Ott, founder of Pufferfish, on the path to create the startup company that makes premium sand tools. During this podcast, Ott discusses why Akulon® RePurposed was the material of choice for the sand tools. Also, learn how this recycled materials solution contributes to a cleaner ocean. by Advanced Materials Solutions

15 min listen

Selecting the proper materials solution for gear applications improves durability and lifetime: Gears are found in a variety of applications—from automotive and household appliance applications to robotic applications found in automated facilities. Traditionally, gears in demanding applications are made from metal, but there is an increasing demand for plastic gears. Adnan Hasanovic, Technical Manager, discusses the history of gears, how to select the proper materials solution based on gear application, the future of gears in automotive applications, and more. by Advanced Materials Solutions

16 min listen

Recycle-based polyamide contributes to a cleaner ocean and sustainable livelihoods—Part 3: Fishing nets make up nearly half of the ocean pollution in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Raising awareness of this ocean pollution problem is something Bernard Werk, a Dutch entrepreneur, set out to do when creating the startup Gyre and the SeaCleaner Watch. During this podcast, he discusses what inspired him to create the watch; the startup’s values; why it was a must to use a recycled material to make part of the watch; and why Akulon® RePurposed was the material of choice for Gyre. by Advanced Materials Solutions

7 min listen

Rain jackets made of a unique materials solution protect cyclists from harsh weather conditions: To meet the need for high-performance protective cycling rain jackets, Craft Sportswear, Team Sunweb and DSM Engineering Materials designed, developed and optimized their cycling rain jackets with an Arnitel® membrane. The rain jackets provide 100% protection against rain and wind, along with upgraded levels of breathability thanks to its absorption and desorption technology. The jackets keep riders warm and protected without causing overheating or compromising agility. by Advanced Materials Solutions

24 min listen

Pushing the boundaries in sports & medical applications: Multiple studies suggest that athletes excel in the medical profession and that athletic achievement is an indicator of how well a doctor will do in the medical field. During this podcast, Dr. Rory Snepar, general surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive and robotic surgery, as well as abdominal wall reconstruction; Tom Stamsnijder, professional road bicycle racer (2004 – 2018) and currently project manager and team liaison officer at DSM; and Mike Perillo – Gentile, market development manager, Medical Device & Pharma, DSM Engineering Materials join us to explore the similarities between athletes and medical professionals. Plus, discuss how medical and sports applications made of advanced materials play an important role in helping athletes and doctors excel in their fields. by Advanced Materials Solutions

27 min listen

Taking a sustainability journey—Part 1: In the world today, there are environmental challenges we are all facing. Many consumers want to purchase sustainable products, and companies want to bring innovative products to the markets that are better for the planet and people. DSM supports our customers in developing innovative sustainable solutions. During this podcast, Kim van Neer, sustainability program manager for DSM Engineering Materials, joins us to discuss DSM’s sustainability journey and how we support our customers with their own sustainability journey too. by Advanced Materials Solutions

16 min listen

Taking a sustainability journey—Pt. 2: In the world today, there are environmental challenges we are all facing. Many consumers want to purchase sustainable products, and companies want to bring innovative products to the markets that are better for the planet and people. During this podcast, Neelima Kadirisani, Sustainability Engineer, joins us to discuss greenhouse gases emission reduction solutions, carbon footprint and life cycle assessment. by Advanced Materials Solutions

10 min listen

Keeping EVs cool with advanced materials for thermal management systems: The future of the automotive industry is quickly changing. OEMs and suppliers are investing in the technology and advanced materials needed for EV systems and components. During this podcast, Russel Bloomfield discusses why EV thermal management systems are so critical, and how to ensure your components are safe and reliable. by Advanced Materials Solutions

22 min listen

Safety remains the No. 1 priority at DSM Brighter Evansville facility: Safety has and will always be the No. 1 priority at the DSM Brighter Evansville facility—it is the foundation for everything we do at DSM. The DSM motto is “I care, we care” because we don’t want to see anyone have an incident on our sites. We share this message with visitors, contractors, and employees. During this podcast Dustin Ash, Safety Health and Environmental Manager for DSM Engineering Materials, discusses the safety protocols during the pandemic and the construction of the new facility, and what measures were put in place to keep employees and contractors safe. by Advanced Materials Solutions

8 min listen

How does a fishing net end up in your smart device?: Tune in to Episode 4 of the ‘Climate Change with Net Zero Homes’ podcast with host YiFu Qi, executive vice president of the Global Home & Distribution division at Schneider Electric, as he sits down with Helen Mets, executive vice president of Engineering Materials at DSM, to find out how recycled fishing nets end up in our smart devices at home. Learn how Schneider and DSM Engineering Materials have revolutionized using recycled plastic in smart technology. by Advanced Materials Solutions

16 min listen

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