Lightweighting & Inclusive Innovation

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1 Lightweighting & Inclusive Innovation William D. Provine Director Science & Technology External Affairs DuPont Company From Transit Hubs to Combat Zones: Serving the Government Customer with Lightweight Materials June 5, 2012

2 Transforming for our 3 rd Century more than 200 Years of Innovation Growth Birth Maturity Explosives Birth Growth Maturity Chemistry, Energy Birth 2012 Growth Integrated Science Biology Chemistry Materials Science Nanoscience

3 We are applying our science to find solutions to some really BIG challenges FEEDING THE WORLD REDUCING OUR DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS KEEPING PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT SAFE National Geographic images 3

4 The Global Scope of DuPont Science & Technology >9,500 Scientists and Engineers $2.0 Billion R&D Spend in 2011 Over 150 R&D Centers Worldwide 4

5 DuPont Uniqueness: Integrated Science Innovation occurs at the nexus of disciplines and markets. DuPont is uniquely positioned to innovate in a renewable economy: Critical mass of Core technology Leveraged enabling competencies Complementary external capabilities Integration mindset 5

6 Integrated Science Delivers Automotive Solutions Low Cost, Energy Efficient and Sustainable Materials for Automotive Renewable Materials DuPont Zytel RS nylon Metal-Like Performance Blow-Molded DuPont Hytrel Durable Under the Hood Parts DuPont Zytel PLUS nylon 6

7 Innovation in Automotive Market How Will Automakers Meet Emerging Regulations? What Materials will Gain the Most in the Next 10 Years in Automotive? Percent of Respondents % 51% 32% 28% 13% Percent of Respondents 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 75% 56% 50% 41% 33% 21% 0.0 Engine Downsizing with Power Boosting Technologies Hybrid & Electric Powertrains Downsize Vehicles Lightweight Structural Materials Fuel Cells 10% 0% Advanced Composites Plastics Aluminum Bio-based Materials Fibers Steel Source DuPont Automotive/SAE survey of design engineers performed by Signet Research Inc. 7

8 Current Automotive Lightweighting Solutions ICE Powertrain Numerous metal to plastic apps Integrated air duct solutions Seal & bearing materials Hose reinforcement Oils & greases 8

9 Engine Applications using High Temperature Plastics Material science advances are key to application penetration Rear camshaft retainer: 0.2 kg Manifold: 1.0 kg Charge air cooler: 1.0 kg Turbo duct, hose: 0.5 kg Oil pan: 1.0 kg Cooling system: 0.8 kg Rocker cover: 0.5 kg Engine cover: 1.0 kg Cylinder head: 4.5 kg Pumps, throttle body, small components: 0.5 kg Eliminating just 11 kg on the 70 million light-vehicle 2011 engines could save 240 million gallons of fuel or 9 million barrels of crude oil used for transportation Data: DuPont 9

10 Kevlar AP in Hose Fiber Yarn Advanced Fatigue Testing Coolant Hose: o Differentiate yarn performance in knit pattern reinforcements for coolant applications o Same knit design and hose geometry for each yarn Kevlar Pulp & Kevlar EE Kevlar & Nomex Filament yarn Kevlar & Nomex Staple Fiber Kevlar & Nomex Spun yarn Forms of Technical Yarns for Hose Reinforcement o 5x faster pressure cycle rate o 2.5x higher pressure wave amplitude o 8x greater pressure cycles required o 7x faster vibration rate o 50/50 coolant/water mix o Sustained 130 C coolant and chamber air temperature 10

11 Advanced Materials Reduce Weight in Airplanes Typical usage of honeycombs from Nomex and Kevlar papers in modern transport aircraft is about 25% of exterior surface and all of interior Outstanding Weight Savings 11

12 Advanced Materials Reduce Weight in Airplanes Such honeycombs are in significant usage for military aircrafts and helicopters 12

13 Integrated Science Delivers Better Protection Providing innovative protective apparel solutions across a broad range of hazards For industrial, hazmat, civilian protection, and military applications 13

14 Integrated Design Approach to Lightweight Helmets Science Based Approach to Fibers Selection, Materials Design and System Development Soldier Helmet Needs (source Kevlar KM2 Plus New Fibers & Properties Putting Science to Work Systems & Knowledge based material innovations New Material Structures Lightweight Hybrid Helmets KEVLAR prepregs and other advanced materials. Kevlar XP H170 14

15 Enablement of Inclusive Innovation for Government Markets Through Eyes of Industrial Partner Government o Enable access to key decision makers to all across the value chain (e.g., not just through primes) and clearly articulate strategic needs and product specifications. o Provide significant government purchase opportunity and/or supportive policies and incentives Academia o Develop and provide unique capabilities o Conduct efficient results oriented research o Enable access to developed intellectual property through reasonable terms and conditions Industry o Develop and deliver products that meet customer needs o Engage and incentify collaboration to maximize speed to market and minimize innovation costs 15

16 Copyright 2012 DuPont or its affiliates. All rights reserved. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont, The miracles of science and all products denoted with or are registered trademarks or trademarks of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates. 16