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PROSTHETICS AND
ORTHOTICS BRAND
K N E E R A I L & B R A C E
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Update design to achieve slimmer design
• Offer excellent strength and modulus properties
• Improve durability with better fatigue resistance than
incumbent aluminum
• Increased design freedom and
lightweighting for metal replacement
applications while meeting structural needs
• Delivered excellent fatigue endurance and
moisture resistance for enhanced durability
• Achieved cost reduction per part by
switching to an injection molding process
Complēt Long Carbon Fiber Reinforced
Structural Thermoplastics
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTIONS
LIGHTWEIGHTING + DESIGN FREEDOM
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KEY REQUIREMENTS
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STRUCTURAL
DECKING
R E I N F O R C E D H D P E L U M B E R
• Reinforcement to improve strength of HDPE decking
• Composite tape compatible with HDPE for strong
adhesion
• Low thermal expansion
• Domestic (U.S.) supply and manufacturing
• Added strength to HDPE deck boards to
enable industry-leading load capacity and
joist spacing spans
• Extended product life with superior adhesion
of PE tape via co-extrusion
• Improved supply reliability with product
manufactured in Englewood, CO
Polystrand™ unidirectional thermoplastic
composite tape
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
INCREASED STRENGTH
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
WEAR RESISTANCE + EASY PROCESSING
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OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
BRAND
H O O D P A N E L
• High gloss
• Scratch appearance resistance
• Ease of processing
• Provided technical support from concept to
production
• Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis
• Had solutions for either natural plus
concentrate or pre-colored to best meet
customer needs
• Customized colors to match brand identity
and preference
Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
PAINT REPLACEMENT
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
METAL REPLACEMENT + COST SAVINGS
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SCORPYD™
CROSSBOW
I N T E G R A T E D R A I L A N D R I S E R
• Reduce weight by replacing aluminum
• Integrate bolt rail and riser for supporting limbs into unified
assembly
• Achieved a 40% weight reduction to
improve handling and firing ease
• Provided structural design services to create
industry-first integrated rail and riser
assembly
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm long carbon fiber reinforced
composite met extreme requirements
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DESIGN SERVICES + WEIGHT REDUCTION
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
CONSISTENT CONDUCTIVITY + HIGH FLOW
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Trilliant XR - CT and MRI Scanners
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
M R I A N D C T S C A N N E R S
• Uniform shielding with no “hot spots”
• X-ray shielding up to 140 KeV
• Meet European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) future compliance requirements
• Provided a lead alternative solution that
delivered improved geometric flexibility for
more uniform radiation shielding
• Lowered shielding component costs 30-50%
by eliminating machining and assembly steps
Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LEAD REPLACEMENT
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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?
AVIENT SOLUTION
IMPROVED STRENGTH + DURABILITY
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AEROSPACE
INTERIORS OEM
S E A T S P A C E R & A R M R E S T
• Weight reduction to increase airliner fuel economy
• Meet FAA safety requirements for FST compliance
and 16G kinetic survivability
• Agility to delivery solution within 8-month
compressed product development timeline
• Achieved 40% weight reduction generating
$16,000 per year reduction in fuel costs
• Optimized component designs for long fiber
material and conducted FEA validation
• Performed prototype molding and testing for
load and impact specifications to expedite
development
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PES
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING
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