https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more ergonomic and provide: • Scratch and chemical resistance • Impact resistance and durability • A grippy, soft-touch feel • Collaborated with the customer to fully understand and meet their design challenges and goals • Used design and material expertise to develop a customized two-material solution that met all key requirements • Enabled the customer to produce a new, innovative product appealing to its consumers Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with GLS™ TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-03/Versaflex-Footwear insert-Application snapshot_0330.pdf
SOFT TOUCH + COLORABILITY FOOTWEAR ACCESSORY BRAND F O O T W E A R I N S E R T • Low durometer with good processability • Optimal cushioning with high elasticity • Non-tacky feel • Excellent colorability • Customized a formulation to achieve super soft gel performance without a tacky finish • Provided material with sufficient cushioning and elasticity for all-day comfort • Optimized lead time and stable supply with local inventory Versaflex™ Customized TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/versaflex-wireless-charger.pdf
WIRELESS CHARGER BRAND W I R E L E S S C H A R G E R • Good surface finish • UV and stain resistance • Abrasion resistance • Bonding to PC • Provided total solution for product with excellent surface results plus on-site technical support to improve customer’s yield • Improved excellent UV and stain resistance performance to meet stringent requirements • Delivered outstanding anti-abrasion and anti-scratch performance Versaflex™ CE 3130-80N TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/eccoh-5565-antenna-power-cable.pdf
CABLE MANUFACTURER A N T E N N A P O W E R C A B L E • Elongation at -40°C • High temperature bend test at 130°C • Low water absorption • Resistance to braided shielding • Fire performance to pass CPR class Dca • Provided best cold performance compared to competitor solutions • Enabled faster processing with increased line speed • Met material fire performance requirements and all other performance criteria ECCOH™ 5565 Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT Wheelchair Caster Wheels - case study snapshot.pdf
WHEELCHAIR OEM C A S T E R W H E E L • Composite to replace a traditional aluminum caster • Lightweight, strong material that can withstand the rigor of daily use • Corrosion-resistant solution to reduce cost and frequency of maintenance • Formulated two materials that chemically bond seamlessly to minimize slip • Reduced weight by 33% (280g), supporting improved user maneuverability • Offered an injection-moldable alternative to metal that led to a more functional design and reduced vibration Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber Nylon 6/6 and TPU Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Smartbatch Color and Additives - Lower Bumper - Application Snapshot.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE OEM L O W E R E X T E R I O R B U M P E R • Develop a new color for molded-in-color plastics • Create ‘Wow’ effect without chroming or paint • Provide metallic aspect with good UV resistance for exterior part • Developed new “gris megalithe” color for PP (AS1) utilizing Avient Design center • Produced master plaques to showcase new color • Accelerated testing to certify outstanding weathering resistance • Collaborated across the supply chain to optimize metallic effect in the final part Smartbatch™ Combination Colorants & Additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/dynaflex-knee-brace-case-study-one-pager.pdf
HEALTHCARE DEVICE MANUFACTURER W E B K N E E B R A C E • Good bonding to polypropylene (PP) • Flexible and soft-touch feel • Skin contact, general FDA compliance • Good tensile strength and resilience • Excellent colorability • Offered material that passed the required FDA regulations • Provided high elasticity memory and ultra soft tactile finish to meet the comfort and pleasant surface feeling requirements • Delivered TPE with easy and stable processing and colorability DynaflexTM Thermoplastics Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/reSound BIO TPE -Underwire-case study snapshot.pdf
FAMOUS UNDERWEAR BRAND U N D E R W I R E • Formulated a 40% bio-derived material to help meet customer’s sustainable goals with good rigidity and supporting strength • Improved comfort and softness compared to a normal steel underwire design • Passed ISO 105-X18 textile test with good chemical resistance, durability, and wash fastness Customized reSound™ BIO TPE WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-05/reSound R - Bic Razor Handle - Application Snapshot_NEW.pdf
BIC S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S R A Z O R H A N D L E • Recycled material • Good colorability • Soft, grippy feel for razor handle • Overmolds on to ABS • Comparable performance to traditional TPE • Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled content • Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum plastic by 2030 • Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40% Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content TPE KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/case-study-one-pager-custom-tpe-outside-rear-view-mirror-gasket.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER O U T S I D E R E A R - V I E W M I R R O R G A S K E T • Black materials with hardness 60 and shore A • UV Stabilized • Overmouldable on to PP • ROHS Compliant • Customer specified material • Utilized global reach to translate customer approved solution from Europe to India • Reduced development time as material was already qualified in Europe • Reduced import/export costs • Enabled Indian business to specify Avient as a preferred supplier Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?