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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-kitchen-knife-handle.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/gravi-tech-spirit-bottle-caps.pdf
LUXURY PACKAGING MANUFACTURER 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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Glucose Monitor Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING OEM C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R • Provide color options that work within a limited existing pigment set • Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new color formulations • Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and realize lower costs • Offered color options that met desired aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved pigment set while creating a distinct color difference from an existing device • Provided support in achieving regulatory approvals, resulting in significant cost and time savings • Compressed the timeline through on-site color visualization, exploration, and formulation of new colors ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Cesa Fiber Additives Antimicrobial for PA Carpets - Application Snapshot.pdf
CARPET PRODUCER N Y L O N C A R P E T • Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital carpets • Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed polyamide (nylon) • Limited impact on color • Quick development to address growing market needs for hygienic surface coverings • Developed efficient antimicrobial solution adapted to BCF processing for high-quality yarns • Reduced risk of discoloration with a smartbatch alternative • Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick development, trials and production quantities • Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Complet - Aftermarket Motor Mount - case study snapshot.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS MANUFACTURER M O T O R M O U N T • Reduced part weight with retained performance • High strength • Corrosion resistance • Fatigue resistance • Facilitated lightweighting with a long glass fiber PA66 composite that matched the performance of the incumbent metal part • Met strength and corrosion requirements while achieving cost savings and reduced processing steps versus a die cast aluminum part • Relieved performance fears with mold flow analysis and hands-on technology support • Sampled quickly to accelerate speed to market KEY REQUIREMENTS METAL REPLACEMENT LEARN MORE WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-04/edgetek-fishing-rod-handle-case-study-one-pager.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/complet-lft-trail-bicycle-suspension-link.pdf
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-05/complet-lft-moisture-resistant-watercraft-steering-column-application-snapshot.pdf
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?