Edgetek™ 3D/LDS Solutions are the advanced technologies to help customers to build 3D circuits on molded part surfaces with fewer processing steps, shorter lead times and lower production costs.

THE SOLUTION The Avient technical team leveraged expertise in liquid formulations with the science of dispersion to develop Excelite™ IM, a CFA solution that targeted automotive injection molding applications and would help address the issues of this tier-1 molder.

LEADING BIOTECH MANUFACTURER C O N D U C T I V E P I P E T T E T I P S • Accuracy of liquid measurements • Hydrophobic properties to minimize fluid retention • Concentric dimensional stability and warp resistance • High flow properties for multi-cavity molds • Offered consistent electrical conductivity to achieve repeatable part performance and minimize failures from inconsistent conductivity • Provided high flow grade with easy processing to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness • Achieved high stiffness and warp resistance, minimizing the rejection rate Trilliant™ HC Conductive Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

SWIMMING POOL CLEANER OEM C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R • Durable and will not rust • Dimensional stability • Easy to process • Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass fiber-reinforced material with excellent strength and modulus to replace steel • Offered low moisture absorption and good chemical resistance to maintain performance • Responded quickly and provided local technology support on mold design and injection process OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DUAL-BAND ANTENNA MANUFACTURER P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M • Ceramic replacement • Miniaturization • Moldable • Formulated materials for specific Dk/Df values • Delivered lower signal loss versus ceramic • Enhanced mechanical properties and eliminated secondary processing • Provided stable dielectric performance during injection molding process Edgetek™ Dielectric Constant (Dk) Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

ELAUSA ELECTRONICS V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K • Replace aluminium to reduce part cost and weight • Maintain similar thermal transition to current material • Simplify manufacturing • Reduced part weight from 38g to 9g • Provided the required thermal efficiency through part re-design and material choice • Enabled upfront simulation data through Avient Design reducing risk of metal replacement • Simplified manufacture process to a single injection molding step Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER S E A T P A N • Consolidate parts to reduce assembly time and lower manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seat pan with lightweight composite material • Aided consolidation of multiple metal parts and fasteners into a single injection molded component, lowering costs $100k year • Saved time and money using FEA validation to confirm real-world performance before building tooling • Created full-size 3D printed prototypes to test fit and function Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

AIRGUN BULLET MANUFACTURER B U L L E T C A S I N G • Reduce weight by replacing metal • Gunpowder free • Less shooting energy from 100 Joules to 20 Joules • Delivered a high-impact nylon formulation with equal performance and 80% less weight • Enabled improved shooting accuracy due to the stable coefficient of friction(COF) • Provided fast technical response and mold trial support Bergamid™ Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

LEADING ARCHERY OEM C A M M O D U L E • Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles • Maintain low vibration performance • Replace metal to reduce weight • Meet short lead time and budget constraints • Provided design guidance and mold flow analysis, saving the customer $800 - $1,500 compared to outsourcing the analysis • Streamlined the development process using an existing, specialty product to meet key performance needs as well as budget and timeline constraints, enabling the customer to launch in time for a leading industry tradeshow Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?