Companies placing medical devices and packaged pharmaceuticals on the market need their products to comply with healthcare standards, no matter where their products are sold and no matter where they procure their raw materials. Even regulations such as the updated European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) and In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) that are only valid for products sold in Europe, should preferably be considered from the start to ensure access to the European market.

   Meet targeted cost-performance requirements – The selected resin must offer significant savings over the current LCP/carbon fiber formulation through material and/or manufacturing savings, thus enabling penetration of the low-cost computer market with a competitive connector. A cost-effective solution that would enable the manufacturer to compete in this new market

Adding to the complexity of the decision, TPEs on the market now incorporate recycled and bio-based content. Improved sustainability is also a growing influence on material choices to meet market demands and companies’ sustainability targets.

Now marketed under the Ruger® ARX® line of ammunition, the projectiles feature a patentpending flute design molded from Gravi-Tech™ High Density Composite material. Its market-leading strength in providing specialized polymer-based materials has allowed us to improve our product offerings. Their additional support has strengthened the PolyCase ammunition manufacturing process while improving our time to market and market penetration.”

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They are formulated with renewable plant resources and are a good alternative for markets and applications affected by Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) guidelines. Marketing + Technical Info These additives are created to enhance bioplastics so you can continue delivering top-end products to the market.

Additionally, Versaflex FFC helps address the challenges associated with the global silicone rubber supply chain and can help design engineers get new products to market more quickly. This, in turn, can increase speed to market.” Media Contact Jennifer Huang Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Asia Avient Corporation +86 21 60284888 jennifer.huang@avient.com  

CLEVELAND – June 22, 2021 – Avient Corporation, a premier provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services, today announced the launch of three patent-pending grades for the point-of-sale and consumer markets. These materials were developed in response to consumer and industrial market demands for materials that can withstand increased cleaning and disinfecting protocols. Media contact Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications Avient Corporation michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

We’re excited to showcase our exceptional breadth of polymer solutions and design capabilities, which helps customers create distinctive packaging that combines innovative functionality with shelf impact,” said Darcy Meyers, global marketing director, packaging, PolyOne Corporation. The value we provide enables brand owners to drive market share within the food & beverage, household, personal care and healthcare packaging markets.” Trade Media Contact: Michelle Maniscalco Marketing Communications Manager, North America PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com

We’re excited to add the new Versaflex grade to our expanding set of solutions that enable customers to continue pursuing product innovation and meet market demands,” said Jim Mattey, global marketing director, Specialty Engineered Materials at PolyOne. We are committed to leveraging our material science expertise to formulate alternative and customized solutions that meet regulatory demands and functional necessity for life-saving medical devices, especially in the face of market uncertainties.” Michelle Maniscalco Senior Manager, Marketing Communications PolyOne Corporation +1 440-930-1988 michelle.maniscalco@avient.com