When our newly added production line is validated and goes on-stream in Singapore next quarter, Avient will be able to increase its capacity to supply these materials, which address the particular needs of the healthcare industry in the Asia Pacific region," says Say-Eng Lee, vice president and general manager, Color & Additives Asia.

Quality, technical innovation and sustainability are the three pillars of our company, and collaborating with PolyOne on this metal replacement project helped us in all three areas,” added Jean-Luc Berthet-Bondet, director at Sylumis.

They are becoming increasingly intricate, with multiple light sources added for increased safety and comfort.

They are becoming increasingly intricate, with multiple light sources added for increased safety and comfort.

Below are three common areas that can trip processors up when it comes to adding color.

The material added immediate benefits including: complex designs at lower costs than metal; lighter weight; inherent corrosion resistance; adaptability for ingress protection up to IP67; high heat resistance; compliance with UL94 V-0 flammability standards; and options for either electrically conductive or insulating properties.

This not only added cost, it made for longer cycle times, even as rising demand was pushing the manufacturer to unlock new capacity.

You’ll need to account for added inventory planning steps and raw material delivery cycles.

These scavengers can also lead to the formation of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) that can accumulate and pose compliance risks.

These scavengers can also lead to the formation of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) that can accumulate and pose compliance risks.