Design Matters Raw Material Selecting the right material for your application can have multiple nuances, from properties and processing to design and appearance.

Design engineers know that when high strength-to-weight ratio is required, fiber reinforced polymer FRP) composites are the material of choice. Two characteristics often used to compare the attributes of FRP materials are performance and design flexibility. The continuous fiber reinforcement provides strong and stiff material performance, while the thermoplastic resin matrix enables design flexibility through post-forming.

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This higher Tg frees manufacturers to design parts that can withstand greater operating temperatures and high-temperature sterilization without warping. The materials also accept color more readily than standard PEEK formulations, supporting the creativity and branding goals of designers. In addition, compared to PEEK, the materials can be processed at lower temperatures to help manufacturers save energy during injection molding.  

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A circular economy aims to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Through our design expertise and materials science, we help our customers reduce material usage, enable recyclability or recycle content, and improve physical performance. Through our design expertise and material science, we help our customers reduce material usage, enable recyclability or recycle content, and improve physical performance.

Part Design Part design and molding conditions can be just as important as polymer formulation. Proper positioning of the gate, or mold opening, and proper mold design can minimize flaws. Runners should be designed with a full round gate and no sharp corners.1

Industrial design in combination with functional materials improves products and increases speed to market Design and material solutions for protective sports equipment Complēt™ long carbon fiber reinforced composites allows deployment of injection molded material solution for design flexibility and customization

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But with so many material choices, where do you begin? Avient Design Sync design with manufacturability: Learn about how Avient Design can help simplify your new product development process