https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-natural-fiber-materials-and-metal-replacement-solutions-featured-fakuma-2015
By collaborating, PolyOne and selected developers have succeeded in establishing a time- and cost-saving means to produce the 3D-MIDs serving as heat sinks in LED lighting, which could prove an alternative to the complex printed circuit boards now fairly ubiquitous in these applications.
https://www.avient.com/news/breakthrough-automotive-exterior-design-features-specialty-polyone-color-and-additive-technology
Citroën notes that this will reduce the cost of vehicle ownership by reducing damage due to everyday bumps, such as those from shopping carts or the doors of other vehicles.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-fatty-food-contact-materials-portfolio-versaflex-ffc-tpes
Compared to silicone rubber, the only other material used in these applications, Versaflex FFC is easier to process so it can simplify manufacturing and shorten cycle times, potentially reducing overall cost.
https://www.avient.com/news/new-black-colorants-available-avient-help-achieve-high-jetness-polyester-textiles
The textile market has long sought deep black colorants that offer exceptional jetness to textiles without incurring high costs.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-launches-first-ever-tpe-blue-jean-stain-resistance-phone-cases
In addition to a boost in design capabilities, our new stain-resistant TPEs also offer the supply chain flexibility and ease of processing that brands require to bring their white and light-colored phone cases to market both quickly and cost effectively.”
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/consider-adding-soft-touch-grips-competitive-edge
For most consumers, the added ease of use is well worth the extra cost.
https://www.avient.com/idea/exploring-benefits-bio-based-alternatives
This can be challenging for many companies as they strive to comply with regulations while managing product development, production efficiencies, and costs.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/transform-product-development-fea?rtype[]=1164
It may also help to streamline lead times or avoid costs associated with performing multiple rounds of physical testing.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/case-study/cutting-edge-product-development-rada-cutlery
The new formulation allowed them to go after new markets, including commercial kitchens, and improved cost efficiencies to balance the increased part size.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/changing-regulations-ivdr
Backed by robust bio-compatibility pre-testing, healthcare quality systems, and change control standards, these ‘medical grade’ concentrates and pre-color formulations can help minimize risk and avoid high costs of non-compliance.