https://www.avient.com/idea/less-wear-more-wow
What’s more, using lubricants to protect a component from wear is a two-step process, because the part must first be manufactured, then coated with oil or grease, adding cost to the manufacturing process.
https://www.avient.com/idea/packaging-jumps-shelf
This first-of-its-kind innovation allows designers to add the tactile feel and aesthetics of TPEs to HDPE containers and packaging while keeping costs down and supporting environmental goals.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/processing-enhancement-additives/cesa-denesting-additives
Anti-fog additives are a cost-efficient means of maintaining the high-optical qualities of polyolefin films used to pack perishable foods.
https://www.avient.com/idea/emerging-trends-and-top-10-production-challenges-blow-molded-bottles
For packaging tier suppliers and converters, extrusion blow molding is a popular process due to low tool and die cost, fast production rates and ability to mold complex parts.
https://www.avient.com/idea/should-polymers-be-used-instead-aluminum-advanced-driver-assistance-system-housings
No need to face the extra processing times or costs that go into painting or vacuum metallization required with traditional polymer formulations.
https://www.avient.com/news/oncap-aversive-masterbatch-additives-polyone-receive-biocidal-product-regulation-authorization-europe
OnCap Aversive masterbatch added to the external cable jacket provides longer lasting protection to help avoid unplanned breakdowns and associated high replacement costs.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-avient-colorworks-design-center-opens-near-mexico-city
Avient customers can work directly with ColorWorks teams in the early stages of product development to help shorten their time to market, control costs, and manage color consistently across the globe.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcases-new-solutions-medical-training-models-mdm-west-2014
Geon™ Sensation Injection-Moldable Vinyl Plastisol – Enables processors to cost-effectively injection mold parts without sacrificing the consistency and performance of traditional vinyl plastisol; excellent for high-touch parts where softer and more durable material is desired
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-specialty-portfolio-high-performance-elastomer-technology-license
And with fewer processing steps leading to lower production costs, it’s a win-win.”
https://www.avient.com/news/new-polyone-technology-improves-brand-protection-and-reduces-counterfeits-consumer-electronics
In addition, a private sector 2013 study (Canon Study) indicated that a significant percentage of U.S. consumers lack a full understanding of the possible safety risks and the true long-term costs of counterfeit electronics.