https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-10/Complet LFT - Aerospace Seating Component - case study snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 AEROSPACE
SUPPLIER
S E A T I N G S T R U C T U R A L
C O M P O N E N T
• Reduce weight to improve fuel economy
• Pass FAA flame, smoke, toxicity requirements
• Meet structural requirements
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Lowered weight ~40% versus aluminum while
maintaining the strength performance properties
• Formulated a PES material to satisfy flame, smoke,
toxicity (FST) standards for commercial aircraft
• Passed and/or exceeded customer’s impact testing
specifications
• Provided an injection moldable hybrid glass/carbon
fiber solution that enabled lower viscosity and
better processability for thin wall parts
Complēt™ Long Hybrid (Carbon + Glass) Fiber
Reinforced PES Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/demystifing-cmf-brochure.pdf
COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH DESIGN SERVICE
FIVE WAYS TO BRING CLARITY TO COLOR, MATERIAL
& FINISH SELECTION
D E M Y S T I F Y I N G C M F
FINDING THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN LOOK,
FEEL AND FUNCTION IS IMPORTANT
BUT CHALLENGING
NEARLY 90% OF ALL PURCHASE DECISIONS ARE MADE SUBCONSCIOUSLY.
If it looks great, but can’t be manufactured or costs
too much, development dies on the vine.
5 COMMON OBSTACLES
BRANDS FACE WITH EVERY CMF CHOICE
D E S I G NC
LLEN
ES
D E S I G N I L LU M I N AT E S
COMPARATIVE
STUDIES
HOW WE CAN HELP
OUR PR OCESS LEADS TO EDUCATED DESIGN CHOICES
TRENDS &
INSIGHTS
OPERATIONS
SUPPORT
DESIGN
SERVICES
POLYMER
INNOVATIONS
Avient Design works with you to find inspiration specific
to your product and your needs.
D E S I G N I L LU M I N AT E S
VISUALIZING
COLOR, MATERIAL
& FINISH SELECTION
WE’VE DEVELOPED A TOOL THAT
ALLOWS YOU TO SET THE CRITICAL
FACTORS FOR YOUR PROJECT,
ALLOWING YOU TO MAKE INTELLIGENT
CMF DECISIONS AND ACCELERATE
DEVELOPMENT.
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Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the time required to consummate the proposed divestiture; the satisfaction or waiver of conditions in the sale agreement; any material adverse changes in the business supporting the PP&S assets being sold; the ability to obtain required regulatory or other third-party approvals and consents and otherwise consummate the proposed divestiture; our ability to identify and evaluate acquisition targets and consummate and integrate acquisitions; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; changes in global industry capacity or in the rate at which anticipated changes in industry capacity come online; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; an inability to raise or sustain prices for products or services; an ability to achieve or delays in achieving or achievement of less than the anticipated financial benefit from initiatives related to acquisitions and integration, working capital reductions, cost reductions and employee productivity goals; information systems failures and cyberattacks; and other factors affecting our business beyond our control, including, without limitation, changes in the general economy, changes in interest rates and changes in the rate of inflation.