Solvay Engineering Plastics

Lyon, FRANCE – May 7, 2014 – Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in advanced polyamide solutions, introduced at Chinaplas 2014 a new 40% glass-filled grade of its range of Sinterline™ polyamide 6 powders designed for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). The new material meets a growing demand for higher-performance rapid prototyping and low-volume series applications in China and other Asian markets, with a focus on engineering plastics applications in automotive under-the-hood components, electrical and consumer goods. View more and related images

Lyon, FRANCE – May 6, 2014 - Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, and e-Xstream engineering, an MSC Software Company, have formed a partnership to open source MMI1 Technyl® Design for automotive OEMs. MMITechnyl® Design is an advanced simulation service that offers industry players a tool to meet the challenges of light-weighting, a key driver for metal replacement especially in the automotive industry. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 16, 2013 --- Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, has developed Technyl® One, a new patented polymer technology designed especially to help electrical protection products manufacturers address miniaturization challenges. Announced at K’2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany, this innovative technology effectively yields high electrical performance while drastically reducing tool corrosion and simplifying processing. View more and related images

Lyon, France October 16, 2013 --- Here at K’2013, Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, today announced that Technyl® eXten has successfully demonstrated its effectiveness as a highly efficient fluid barrier material in a world-first application for air conditioning systems manufactured by GMS Korea, a leader in precision instrument technology. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 16, 2013 ---Thanks to Solvay’s MMI1 Technyl® Design teams at Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide materials and TrelleborgVibracoustic, the market leader in automotive vibration control solutions have together created a faster and smarter way to design and develop thermoplastic engine mounts. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 16, 2013 ---Here at K’2013 (Hall 6-C61), Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions and worldwide leader in materials for engine cooling systems, introduces an innovative hydrolysis and road salt resistant Technyl® eXten grade which broadens its product offering for demanding automotive thermal management systems. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 10, 2013 --- Technyl®from Solvay Engineering Plastics, a global leader in polyamide solutions, will celebrate its 60th year as a material of choice for major industry players at K’2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Since 1953, the mechanical, chemical, thermal and fire-resistance performance of Technyl® materials have enabled superior value-added and environmentally conscious innovations in demanding markets such as automotive and transportation, construction and energy, consumer goods and industrial equipment. View more and related images

Lyon, France, November 27, 2012 – Solvay’s Engineering Plastics business unit announces the launch of Sinterline™ the first range of PA6 powders developed specifically for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS*). This additive layer manufacturing technology allows the rapid creation of complex parts. View more and related images

Lyon, France, October 15th, 2012 – Technyl polyamide from Rhodia Engineering Plastics, a member of the Solvay group, has been chosen by Röchling Automotive for the manufacturing of turbocharger air ducts which have to resist temperatures of up to 210°C. View more and related images

Lyon, France, July 19 2012 – The environmental benefit of the use of recycled polyamide for automotive applications has been validated by a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) jointly led by leading engineering plastics developer Rhodia (member of the Solvay group), Valeo, one of the world’s top automotive suppliers and car-maker PSA Peugeot Citroën. View more and related images