https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-08/edgetek-base-station-antenna-case-study.pdf
MAJOR TELECOM
COMPANY
B A S E S T A T I O N P H A S E
S H I F T E R
• Required customized Dk / Df values tailored to a unique
antenna design
• Quick qualification of designs and short lead times were
critical to support the rapid rollout of new 5G networks
• Met required Dk / Df properties using two
customized solutions offering Dk 3.6, Df
0.0006 and Dk 3.1, Df 0.0007
• Accelerated speed to market due to
thermoplastics’ design flexibility
Custom Edgetek™ Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Patient Mobility Mini Case Study.pdf
PERSONAL CARE
DEVICES
P A T I E N T M O B I L I T Y
• Diminish the growth of harmful microbes on surfaces
without compromising product performance
• Achieve cohesive color across different polymeric
materials with the addition of antimicrobial ingredients
• Accelerate product development timeline
• Preserved polymer performance by
minimizing undesirable microbes
• Designed a masterbatch solution that
achieved color harmony between diverse
polymeric materials even with the addition of
antimicrobial ingredients
• Accelerated speed to market by several
weeks with Avient’s pre-tested material and
supplier expertise while reducing costs of lab
testing fees by up to $50,000
Cesa™ WithStand™ Antimicrobial Additives
with OnColor™ Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Case Study snapshot - GLS TPE Recoil Pad_0.pdf
HIVIZ® SHOOTING
SYSTEMS
R E C O I L P A D
• Recoil reduction
• Comfort and soft-touch feel
• Durability
• Developed a custom TPE solution to help
HIVIZ expand its accessory product line
and launch its market-differentiating recoil
pads
• Retained integrity and high-end feel using
recoil-damping technology that also
offered superior durability, weatherability
and comfort for shooting enthusiasts
Custom GLS™ Thermoplastic Elastomer
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Guitar Picks Case Study Snapshot.pdf
MUSIC
ACCESSORIES OEM
G U I T A R P I C K S
• Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light
environments
• Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed
to market
• Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that
meet quality and performance standards
• Provided onsite exploration using color
theory and trend research to develop three
color options for use in dimly lit
environments or by people with low vision
• Expedited the process with rapid color
matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing
time for additional matches to be explored
• Developed specific colors that met all quality
standards and offered unique, vibrant, and
fun options
ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/case study snapshot-Ostomy bag-G2705.pdf
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MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
O S T O M Y B A G S E A L S
• Comply with ISO 10993 and FDA Class II medical device
regulations
• Offer Good sealing performance
• Provide technical supports for processing
recommendations
• Deliver a high compression set materials to improve
comfort
• Provided a medical-grade TPE to help the
customer meet necessary regulatory
specifications and gain market share
• Provided technical support during design
and the manufacturing process for EVA
bonding
• Delivered soft-touch feel and excellent
sealing performance
Versaflex HC Thermoplastic Elastomers -
G2705 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/CORE Canning Lid Case Study Snapshot %281%29.pdf
FOOD PACKAGING
MANUFACTURER
C A N N I N G L I D S E A L S
• Meet regulatory requirements for the application
• Provide technical support including specific color,
processing and molding recommendations
• Deliver a high retort formulation to help preserve food
quality and extend shelf life
• Developed an FDA-compliant bio-derived
plastisol to meet necessary regulatory
specifications and help gain market share
• Provided technical expertise throughout the
design and manufacturing process
• Offered a high retort solution with material
strength and durability
CORE™ Bio-based Vinyl Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-11/preperm-4-5g-antenna-component-application-snapshot.pdf
LEADING ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
A N T E N N A C O M P O N E N T S
• Extremely tight performance tolerance
• Dielectric performance of 3 – 7Dk
• Ability to utilize existing injection molding machinery
• High mold flow index (MFI)
• On demand material delivery
• Provided technical support throughout the development
of multiple, highly technical materials
• Formulated high quality materials that aligned with
stringent specification, at a cost effective price
• Provided order flexibility, allowing customer to order on
demand
• Collaborated across the supply chain, enabling customer
to take a premium solution to market that can reduce
maintenance and construction costs for end users
Custom PREPERM™ Low-Loss Dielectric
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-10/Omnicolor Case Study Plastic Molder.pdf
PLASTIC INJECTION
MOLDER
V A R I O U S M A R K E T S &
A P P L I C A T I O N S
• Ability to use a color concentrate in multiple resins
• Low let down ratio (LDR)
• Color consistency over time
• Offered versatile solution across resins and
in various molding methods
• Provided range of 1-3% LDRs in four
standard colors
• Achieved consistent color in a variety of
products and markets for over 10 years
Omnicolor™ Multipurpose Colorants
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-07/Avient_CodeConduct_2023_Swedish.pdf
Svar: Ja.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-08/carbonerro-paddle-case-study.pdf
Development began after the Carbonerro team began
hearing negative customer feedback about sinking
aluminum shaft paddles, produced outside of the U.S.
and predominantly used in the low- to mid-level market.
SUP pro paddles are typically equipped with carbon
fiber shafts, but this option was too cost-prohibitive for
the mid-level market.