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Understanding TPE Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies White Papers & eBooks Study of the effects of formulation and thickness on the dielectric, signal transparency properties of Versaflex TPEs View
A guide to the spin-dyeing technology White Paper Learn more about this fiber dyeing technology, its advantages, and our color and additives portfolio to support it. View
Protecting your CEEE Applications from Counterfeiters White Paper Discover how Avient's in-plastic solution can protect against counterfeiting in E&E applications View
Evaluating the Performance of PKE for POM Replacement White Paper Download this free study to determine if PKE can address POM's toxicity and sustainability issues without sacrificing performance View
Continuous Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastic Composites: Performance Advantages & Applications White Paper Explore how the versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites can help you minimize weight and maximize design efficiency. View
Environmentally Stabilized Composites - White Paper White Papers & eBooks Learn more about moisture resistant nylon long fiber reinforced composites View
Superior Packaging Impact with Anti-Fog - White Paper White Paper Prevent fogging of your transparent food packaging View
Whitepaper: Sustainable Fiber Coloration Technology (Spin-Dyeing) White Papers & eBooks Take the next big step towards true sustainability in fashion textiles View
Trendwatch™ Overcoming 5G Component Challenges (English) eBook A look at the trends and challenges of the 5G revolution, and next-gen materials engineered to help View
Whitepaper: Thermoplastic Composite Sandwich Panels White Paper Design optimization, predictive tools and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels View
Microbial susceptibility of various polymers and evaluation of thermoplastic elastomers with antimicrobial additives White Paper Examine the technical details of our research study to test against microbial attack, including the efficacy of GLS™ TPES with antimicrobial additives View
Chemically Resistant Polymers for Next Generation Devices White Paper Examine the damaging effects chemicals can have on the plastic components and learn about preventing environmental stress cracking in consumer and healthcare applications View
Whitepaper: Composite Overmolding Part Optimization White Paper Optimizing Part Design with Thermoplastic Composite Injection Overmolding: How localized reinforcement can reduce weight and improve performance View
TRENDWATCH™ Materials for Medical Wearables & Digital Health - eBook eBook Learn why wearables and digital technologies are becoming so integral to personal health View
Consumer Electronics November 2020 eBook A look at six tech segments poised for growth, and actionable ideas to boost product performance View
Liquid Chemical Foaming Additives - White Paper White Paper Explore the advantages and differences in using liquid vs conventional CFAs View
SMART DESIGN™ The Design - Materials Connection - eBook White Papers & eBooks Why design and materials should be inextricably linked for successful products View
Smarter Materials™ High Performance Thermoplastics - eBook eBook Learn about high-performance thermoplastics that surpass commodity and engineering resins with their exceptional capabilities View
OnCap™ Light Shield Damage Protection - White Paper White Paper Information on the application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage View
How TPEs Can Help Medical and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Meet Growing Global Demand - White Paper White Paper This whitepaper details how TPEs can be used to meet global demand for healthcare devices and apparatus View
TrendWatch™ Materials Matter for Adventure Sports Gear - eBook eBook Explore what's accelerating the adventure sports market and affecting product development, design and performance. View
Material Selection for Four Healthcare Environments - White Paper White Paper Find out which materials make sense for your products, no matter where they’re used View
Trend Report: Efficient Manufacturing and Molded-In Color eBook Learn about molded-in color, the alternative to painting thermoplastic automotive parts.  View
How to Improve PET Packaging for UV-Sensitive Beverages - White Paper White Paper Enhance content protection without compromising design flexibility, production efficiency or recyclability View
Trend Report: Perceived Value and CMF eBook Learn about Avient's suggestions for increasing a vehicle's perceived value. View
What's the Difference? Nylon 6 vs. Nylon 66 - eBook eBook Whether you're looking to learn more about the history, performance or processability of the two most popular forms of nylon, Avient has you covered View
Trend Report: E-Mobility and CMF eBook The shift to electrically-powered vehicles is in high gear - here are some design elements to consider.  View
Designing Consumer Products with TPEs - White Paper White Paper How TPEs provide sensory enhancement in surface feel and texture View
Fog Prevention in Food Packaging - White Paper (Chinese) White Paper Reasons for the occurrence of fog in food packaging and how to prevent it (Chinese language version) View
Whitepaper: CFRTP Advantages & Applications White Paper Explore the functionality and versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites View
High Performance Clear Thermoplastics Elastomer - White Paper White Paper Development and application of SBC compounds to offer good economics and formulation flexibility meeting the end use performance requirements View
OnCap Light Shield Damage Protection - White Paper (Chinese) White Paper Information on application and use of light shield additives to protect products from light damage (Chinese language version) View
Next-Generation TPE Technologies for Medical Devices - White Paper White Paper Medical challenges, TPEs for barrier technologies, soft and clear temperature-resistant TPEs and overmolding View
Fog Prevention in Food Packaging - White Paper White Paper Reasons for the occurrence of fog in food packaging and how to prevent it (English language version) View
Novel Thermoplastic Elastomers for Overmolding Applications - White Paper White Paper Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding View
Smart Materials™ Vibration Damping - eBook eBook Learn more about the different types of vibration and identify ways you can use materials to mitigate the problems it causes View
Novel Thermoplastic Elastomers For Universal Overmolding on Dissimilar Thermoplastics - White Paper White Paper Material used, injection molding of plaques, physical properties, adhesion, rheology and results View
What's the Difference? TPEs vs. Silicones for Portable Speakers - eBook eBook Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book View
Novel Thermoplastic Elastomers with Universal Bonding Characteristics - White Paper White Paper Introduction to TPEs that universally bond to non-polar substrates such as polypropylene View
What's the Difference? TPEs and Liquid Silicone Rubber - eBook eBook This high-level, objective look at both TPEs and LSR touches on some key topics to consider in three critical categories—design, production and performance—to help you make a more informed decision View
Overmolding of Thermoplastic Elastomers Engineered Solutions for Consumer Product Differentiation - White Paper White Paper This paper covers general aspects of overmolding technology and TPEs as a class of materials that offer engineered solutions for this evergreen trend. View
What's the Difference? TPEs vs. Silicones for Portable Speakers - eBook(Chinese) eBook Learn protection and durability differences, pros and cons of each material, suggested applications and more in this e-book View
Thermoplastic Elastomers in Medical Devices - White Paper White Paper Safety factors, barrier properties and applications of TPEs in medical devices View
Coconut Water in PET Bottles - Whitepaper White Paper Discover how Avient’s ColorMatrix Amosorb oxygen scavengers and Ultimate UV™ light barrier can protect coconut water from oxygen and light-induced degradation View
TPE Overmolding Solutions for Engineering Thermoplastics - White Paper White Paper The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys View
Smart Materials™ Advanced Composites for Demanding Applications - eBook eBook Take a comprehensive look at composite materials to help you identify the best solution for your needs View
TPEs with Improved Barrier Performance - White Paper White Paper Recent developments of medium barrier, high barrier and super high barrier TPEs and their applications in food and medical packaging View
Trendwatch™: Medical Wearables + Digital Health - eBook eBook Learn why wearables and digital technologies are becoming so integral to personal health View
Universal Polyamide Overmold Thermoplastic Elastomer - White Paper White Paper Background of old nylon overmolding compared to new polyamide technology View
Smart Colorants™ - eBook eBook Learn more about making the most of color: strategy, best practices and solutions View
CPSIA Questions & Answers - White Paper White Paper Guidance on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for small businesses, resellers, crafters and charities View
Smart Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases - eBook eBook Consider design trends, materials and processing options when designing your new phone case models.  View