THE SOLUTION The manufacturer worked with Avient to identify alternatives to FEP insulation that would meet requirements in their data cable. After delivering polypropylene-based samples from the Maxxam™ FR line for immediate trial, the Avient team also worked with the manufacturer to help them determine the best pair combination design. Upon achieving full-scale production, the manufacturer was also able to reach line speeds of over 1,000 fpm at thicknesses of 10 mil or below, while reducing material costs by 33%.

THE CHALLENGE A leading lighting products manufacturer was developing its latest offering for the LED luminaires market and looking for ways to solve aesthetic and performance issues while streamlining a complicated manufacturing process. To further complicate matters, the company was under a directive to bring lens production back to the United States to improve manufacturing efficiency. This optimized combination of additive and color technology eliminated the “hot spots,” and achieved the sought-after bright white light, and streamlined the entire manufacturing process by enabling in-house production.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER P C R W E L L P L A T E S • Very high level of TiO2 to prevent “cross-talk” between the wells during the qPCR fluorescence testing procedure • Minimized background phosphorescence caused by agglomeration of TiO2 and/or oxidized (stressed) polystyrene • Preservation of polystyrene grade properties • Change control of formulation and manufacturing process • Robust product quality from batch to batch • Developed optimally dispersed, ready-to-use white formulation that maintains adequate signal transmission, as well as minimizing “cross-talk” and background phosphorescence • Optimized the use of general purpose polystyrene (GPPS) for a good balance between melt flow and other physical properties, such as stiffness • Provided comprehensive change control of raw materials and formulation, with a robust manufacturing process and quality control under a third party ISO 13485:2016 certified QMS Mevopur Healthcare Colorants and Formulations – pre-colored solution WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/healthcare-colorants/mevopur-healthcare-colorants-and-formulations Slide 1: laboratory equipment manufacturer

Virtual, computer-aided modelling is a critical tool to help predict part performance, streamline design, expedite prototyping and improve manufacturing efficiencies. If the simulation fails, parameters can be modified – enter a new material, modify the design, augment manufacturing, etc. – to yield the desired results. Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division provides solutions that use data from design and engineering, production and metrology to make manufacturing smarter.

CUSTOM FORMULATION IMPROVES PRODUCTIVITY AND MANUFACTURING EFFICIENCY CASE STUDY: TRILLIANT™ HC SPECIALTY ENGINEERED MATERIALS Challe nge Accepted. THE CHALLENGE A manufacturer of high-quality laboratory research products was eager to expand into the conductive pipette tip market. Total Manufacturing Cost Savings: Despite an increase I price per pound over the competition, the manufacturer’s total cash costs were reduced by over $45,000 on an annualized basis as a result of the proven, quantified savings in cycle time, productivity and scrap.

A STAND UP PADDLE RISES TO THE TOP WITH NEW MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND MATERIALS Challe nge Accepted. Onshoring the manufacturing process of fiberglass shafts would improve their chances of success. Additionally, Avient offered Carbonerro support with the tooling necessary to improve the company’s manufacturing process.

|A team of engineers at this firm was looking for a way to reduce the manufacturing cost of its line of solar-powered lights made using painted metal. Most importantly, the plastic light had to have lower manufacturing costs than the painted metal light. PolyOne provided a pre-colored version of our Geon M5705 material, customized to match the manufacturer’s gray and black painted metal lights.

What’s worse, the equipment manufacturer’s reputation for quality products was beginning to take a beating. The concentrate also included the required color for the manufacturer’s branding and an additive for UV protection. Customers received genuine product backed by the reputation of the manufacturer, not some pirate

GLOBAL ISO 13485 MANUFACTURING FOOTPRINT Avient’s certified sites are located on three continents and offer manufacturing support, project transfer and back-up supply to reduce supply chain risk. They are manufactured at ISO 13485 certified sites with bio-compatible raw materials and documented change control. It is the responsibility of the medical device manufacturer and the person placing the medical device on the market to ensure compliance of the medical device with all applicable laws and regulations, including the suitability of all raw materials and components used for its manufacture.

CABLE MANUFACTURER A E R I A L D R O P C A B L E J A C K E T • Pass clamp test requested by end customer • Strong UV resistance & mechanical performance • Excellent processing • Good fire performance to pass CPR class Cca / Dca • Low shrinkage (< 1%) • Exceeded material fire performance requirements and met all other performance criteria • Simplified supply chain with local manufacture in Europe • Enabled customer to run material at optimum processing conditions by providing support with machine set up ECCOH™ 5978 UV Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? https://www.avient.com/products/engineered-polymer-formulations/eco-conscious-formulations/eccoh-low-smoke-and-fume-non-halogen-formulations Cable manufacturer