https://www.avient.com/products/thermoplastic-elastomers/dynaflex-thermoplastic-elastomers
Understand how to manage vibration and sound in this educational eBook.
Increased process efficiency and formulated a solution that met rigorous medical application requirements
https://www.avient.com/resource-center/knowledge-base/article/top-five-ways-enhance-ergonomics-healthcare-products
In fact, ergonomic design of medical devices, diagnostics, equipment and packaging is one of the top trends in healthcare today.
Vibration and noise damping: Reducing the amount of vibration or noise given off by medical equipment can enhance comfort.
TPE solutions for damping include padded feet for equipment and gasketing for medical devices, as well as various types of ear plugs.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/preserving-planet/waste
These efforts are in line with our commitment to sustainability and strengthen the health of our communities and operations worldwide.
Operation Clean Sweep companies greatly help to prevent plastics from making their way into the ocean, promoting safety, health and cleanliness for marine life.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/supplier-collaboration-evaluation
It includes requirements for child and forced labor, the right to collective bargaining, non-discrimination, employee health and safety, conflict minerals Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) due diligence, and ethical treatment of the environment.
Health and Safety Policy
https://www.avient.com/news/dyneema-launches-new-fiber-protective-gloves-initiating-paradigm-shift-light-weight-comfort-and-strength
Dyneema® has been tackling this issue for over a decade through its market-leading Dyneema® Diamond fiber technology, which supports the creation of protective gear with unmatched strength, wearability, and reliability.
This unyielding commitment to excellence has earned Dyneema® the trust of elite manufacturers in sectors, including automotive, medical, food, and heavy industry.
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/color-additive-combination-masterbatches/oncolor-wpc-capstock-technology
TPEs that are ideal for healthcare, consumer goods and cutting-edge electronics such as wearables
https://www.avient.com/news/specialty-polymer-solutions-avient-improved-durability-and-sustainability-healthcare-products-pharmapack-2023
However, this can negatively impact the mechanical and physical performance of medical plastics.
They can be used in medical applications that include ergonomic grips, handles, gaskets, seals, IV connector caps, and diagnostic testing devices.
The new range contains shades commonly used in medical devices: yellow, mid and dark grey, mid green, light and dark blue, white, and black.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-announces-expansion-neusoft-tpu-manufacturing-china-medtec-china-2024-enhancing-service-apac-customers
This announcement also coincides with the start of Avient’s exhibit at Medtec China 2024 today, one of the country’s top medical technology expositions.
In addition, the material can be overmolded on various substrates such as TPU and Nylon to allow for the creation of complex medical devices.
Avient's Suzhou facility operates under ISO 13485 quality management system certification, complying with the leading standards in medical device manufacturing.
https://www.avient.com/resources-0?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=46
Trendwatch™ Overcoming 5G Component Challenges (English)
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-debuts-latest-healthcare-solutions-mdm-west-2015
Royalite™ flame retardant, UL- listed sheet materials provide the chemical resistance, formability and impact strength needed for large medical and electronic housings.
Both Valiant and Royalite offerings meet the high quality standards and regulatory requirements of the medical industry.
Application-based material recommendations: PolyOne’s distribution team works with medical device customers to discover an outstanding combination of resources, technology expertise and material solutions to meet application needs.