Expert insights to help you design smarter with high-performance materials

DSM Subject Matter Experts, Michael Kriek, Candace Roulo
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Looking to design better with high-performance materials? Envalior’s podcast delivers expert insights on innovations in mobility, electronics, connectors, consumer goods, robotics and more, helping you optimize performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

  1. How does a fishing net end up in your smart device?

    30/11/2021

    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.

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

    28/10/2021

    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.

    8 min
  3. Keeping EVs cool with advanced materials for thermal management systems

    25/10/2021

    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.

    22 min
  4. Pushing the boundaries in sports & medical applications

    23/09/2021

    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.

    27 min
  5. Taking a sustainability journey—Pt. 2

    29/07/2021

    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.

    10 min
  6. Taking a sustainability journey—Part 1

    24/06/2021

    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.

    16 min
  7. Rain jackets made of a unique materials solution protect cyclists from harsh weather conditions

    30/11/2020

    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.

    24 min
  8. Recycle-based polyamide contributes to a cleaner ocean and sustainable livelihoods—Part 3

    07/08/2020

    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.

    7 min
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