https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/custom-tpe-brooks-running-shoe.pdf
BROOKS R U N N I N G S H O E • Exceed current material performance • Optimal cushioning • Fast reaction time • Both energy absorption and return • Provided a 30-50% improvement in cushioning over traditional material • Simplified manufacturing from four-steps to a single injection molding process, yielding a 30-40% reduction in energy usage • Increased sales by up to 40% compared with the previous model Customized TPE Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SHOCK ABSORPTION LEARN MORELEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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CUTLERY MAKER P R E M I U M K I T C H E N K N I V E S • Replaced aluminum while providing the same premium weight and feel of a metal • Withstand dishwashing without the discoloration issues of aluminum handles • Streamlined the design and molding phase, working directly with the manufacturer • Enabled the customer to expand their product line, providing a dishwasher safe kitchen knife into the market Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Material KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION APPEARANCE + HEFT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-caps.pdf
LU X U RY PAC K AG IN G M A NUFAC TUR ER S P I R I T B O T T L E C A P S • Specific gravity of 1.6 • EU and FDA compliant material • ABS-based material suitable for electroplating • Delivered a customized density polymer that supported electroplating, resulting in both the look and feel of metal • Demonstrated experience and expertise in density-modified material technology and electroplating to reach application goals quickly and cost-effectively Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METALIZED FINISH + HEAVY WEIGHT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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Complet LFT - Trail Bicycle Suspension Link PERFORMANCE CYCLING OEM T R A I L B I C Y C L E S U S P E N S I O N L I N K • Weight reduction to reduce cyclist fatigue • Structural strength and toughness capability • Endure repeated piston actions during use • Replaced aluminum to reduce weight 33% • Optimized design for metal-to-thermoplastic conversion • Conducted FEA performance analysis to confirm composite met specifications Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT + WEIGHT REDUCTION LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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MAJOR OUTDOOR RETAILER I N T E R N A L W I L D G A M E B A C K P A C K F R A M E • Simpler manufacturing process to enable higher volume production • Retain shape while carrying wild game load • Toughness to survive backcountry use • Easy cleaning after use • Lowered production cost by substituting injection molded composite for thermoset layup • Redesigned frame to meet higher structural load requirements • Integrated design features to ease cleaning and improve functionality Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION SIMPLIFY MANUFACTURING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.
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PERSONAL WATERCRAFT OEM S T E E R I N G C O L U M N • Similar strength performance to existing aluminum assembly • Withstand outdoor UV exposure • Weight reduction for improved performance • Corrosion and moisture resistance • Premium aesthetic • Provided a material that met application load requirements and allowed for part consolidation • Delivered confidence in changing material through design consultation, robust Mold Flow simulation support, and UV customization • Incorporated carbon fiber to support a marketing story Complēt™ Hybrid Moisture Resistant Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PART CONSOLIDATION + DESIGN/FEA SUPPORT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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FUJI FISHING F I S H I N G R O D H A N D L E • Good aesthetics with easy processing • Good toughness modified to work in low temperature environment • Excellence stiffness and durability • Good quality control • Offered customized formulation that balanced toughness and stiffness to pass customer’s specific mechanical test • Provided strict quality control and quick response which helped the customer meet its deadline and get to market faster Edgetek™ Glass-Filled Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION GOOD TOUGHNESS + STIFFNESS LEARN MORE Copyright © 2021, Avient Corporation.
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TOY GUN BRAND S C O P E • Excellent surface appearance • Low shrink performance • Reduce carbon emissions • Competitive price • Delivered good dimensional stability with a low water absorption level • Offered better performance and surface finish without visible fibers as compared with normal glass fiber-filled PA6 and PA66 • Formulated with 20-30% bio-based content, offering low product carbon footprint values to help meet the customers’ sustainability goal Customized Nymax™ BIO Bio-based Polyamide Solutions KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PREMIUM SURFACE + SUSTAINABILITY LEARN MORE Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/Nymax - Utility Box - Application Snapshot.pdf
LEARN MORE INDUSTRIAL HOUSING OEM U T I L I T Y B O X S T I F F E N E R • Meet material stiffness requirement of 12,000 MPa flex modulus • Stable raw material supply • Formulated a solution that meets economic and mechanical property requirements • Quickly sampled and qualified the new material at multiple facilities • Enabled manufacturing at scale by using packaging that minimized moisture uptake during transit and storage • Provided a stable supply of post-industrial recycled (PIR) PA66 to offset prime PA66 Nymax™ REC Glass-Filled Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION PERFORMANCE + MATERIAL SUPPLY Copyright © 2023, Avient Corporation.
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Microsoft PowerPoint - Complet LFT Bettcher Motor Yoke.pptx BETTCHER INDUSTRIES Q U A N T U M ™ M O T O R Y O K E • Reliably support 25-pound motor without deflection • Reduce manufacturing system costs through metal-to- composite conversion • Chemical resistance to withstand corrosive substances during frequent sanitation and during use • Optimized yoke design for new material and performed CAE analysis to confirm reliability • Reduced part weight by nearly 40% • Single-step injection molding fabrication cut lead times and lowered per part costs • Molded-in color eliminated secondary painting and finishing operations Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation.