Replacing metal cuts heat sink costs for LED lighting assemblies As part of their search for an alternative, Mars Otomotiv’s engineers met with Avient to explore non-metal options for the part. Mars Otomotiv owned the tooling used to form the metal heat sinks.

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OnForce™ Long Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Formulations provided metal replacement and met strict mechanical criteria Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50% Craftech Non-Metallic Fasteners

R A I L C A R M A N U FAC T U R E R D O O R P A N E L • High stiffness-to-weight ratio and improved thermal insulation to incumbent materials • Efficient manufacturing process to ensure quality panel construction and standards • Domestic supply and manufacturing to ensure timely delivery • Reduced component complexity compared to metal • Custom-engineered panel with varying core materials and thicknesses to meet performance requirements • Reliable material supply with product manufactured in United States CRTM™ Composite Sandwich Panels KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT AVIENT SOLUTION CORROSION & IMPACT RESISTANT LEARN MORE Copyright © 2024, Avient Corporation.

O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E M A N U FAC T U R E R C A R G O R A C K • Design freedom • Improve process efficiency to reduce cost • High strength-to-weight ratio • Aesthetic appeal • Weather and chemical resistance • Replaced metal with a injection-moldable thermoplastic plus TPE overmold to meet performance demands and maintain premium brand quality • Provided technical support to help expand the design and function of the cargo rack • Reduced manufacturing costs by eliminating the painting step from the process Versalloy™ TPE and thermoplastic substrate KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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?

BIO additives MR snapshot 2022 Final EXTRUSION CAST PROCESSOR T H I N P L A F I L M & B A G S • Non-stick performance during manufacturing • Excellent film quality with good aesthetics • Efficient and clean process performance • Compliant with food contact applications* • Provided a performance additive to prevent biodegradable resin from sticking to the chill-roll surface • Reduced the polymer friction factor on metal surfaces, resulting in a better film quality • Helped improve the manufacturing process with fewer cleaning steps CESA™ OnCap™ & BIO Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Provides structural performance that can go head-to-head with metals at a fraction of the weight Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced nylon composite replaced metal steering column supports and lowered weight by 50% Craftech Non-Metallic Fasteners

Lightweighting , Metal Replacement , Sustainability , Transportation Polymers have a considerably lower density than metal, allowing for lighter and more energy-efficient batteries. Polymers can be processed at a lower cost than metals, reducing overall material expenses.

WEIGHT REDUCTION • Up to 75% lighter than steel; up to 25% lighter than aluminum • Better fuel economy for transportation • Simplified installation DESIGN FLEXIBILITY • Complex shapes less costly to produce than metal • Ability to tailor strength and stiffness in specific areas • Versatile aesthetic options for surface finish PART CONSOLIDATION • Easier installation and assembly with fewer parts • Simplified transport of finished goods • Fewer parts = reduced chance of failure Value that the U.S. composite materials market is expected to reach by 2022 $10.6B 50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency 7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020 Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting product having substantially different properties than the individual components.