These formulations enable manufacturers to meet regulatory and performance targets while also reducing costs for changeover, downtime, and inventory,” said Barto Du Plessis, vice president, Asia for PolyOne. Colorant Chromatics™ Chemical & Physical Foaming Additives: enhanced electrical properties, reduced cable weight, and improved cost effectiveness

The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Together, the manufacturer and Avient settled on a final formulation that could utilize existing tooling, thereby avoiding additional costs.

Balancing these demands is a tough task – aesthetic, emotions, safety and, yes, cost must be considered.  But as carmakers juggle new materials to find the right balance of comfort and cost, it becomes more difficult to maintain color consistency.

Fewer manufacturing steps, less time and cost With Versaflex HC, on the other hand, injection molding happens in seconds, and does not require curing or washing, thus saving significant time and reducing cost.

The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Together, the manufacturer and Avient settled on a final formulation that could utilize existing tooling, thereby avoiding additional costs.

The material facilitates two-shot molding, a highly efficient manufacturing process that eliminates time-consuming, high-cost assembly. Together, the manufacturer and Avient settled on a final formulation that could utilize existing tooling, thereby avoiding additional costs.

Efforts to reduce air emissions—particulate matter, nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and hazardous air pollutants (HAPs)— are supported by capital investments, integration of cost-effective technologies and innovative operating practices.

However, improving panel performance can come at the cost of increasing weight.

However, improving panel performance can come at the cost of increasing weight.

When you need a lightweight, strong, cost-efficient, and customizable material, composites may be the choice for you. Design flexibility — Composites can be molded into complex shapes and textures at a relatively low cost. Like automotive applications, the lighter weight of polymer composites can increase fuel efficiency, resulting in reduced fuel costs for the airlines.