available from Avient POLYMERS • PET • Polyolefins • PVC COLOR TYPES* • Tints • Translucents • Opaques • Special effects • Additive additions (functional colors) PROCESSES • Injection Stretch Blow Molding (ISBM) • Injection molding • Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM) • Extrusion Sheet, Fiber, Film Avient ColorMatrix has pioneered the development of liquid color dispersions since the 1970s and is now considered the leading global innovator and supplier of liquid colorants for thermoplastic and silicone applications. HELPING YOU WITH LIQUID COLOR There are many important technical factors to consider when implementing new technologies into new or existing injection molding and extrusion processes. Ensuring regulatory compliance for products such as food contact, toys or medical applications can be a complex and time consuming process.

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In addition, this UV laser marking technology for FEP is melt processible and cost effective compared to current PTFE tape wiring solutions for laser marking.

PDICaseStudy.indd 8.5 in 11.6875 in 8 .75 in 11.9375 in 8 .25 in 11 in PDI Solution Boosts Long-Term Medical Device Performance Spinal disc replacement manufacturer relies on quality analysis and manufacturing solutions from Polymer Diagnostics to help its breakthrough product reach far beyond durability requirements.

The new formulations also have a lower density than materials lubricated with PTFE fluoropolymer.    

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y • Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of 2,000 rotations • Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C • Can be sterilized by EtO • Delivered excellent wear resistance performance to fully meet customer’s request • Provided dimensional stability required for this medical application • Reduced friction to lower the noise during operation LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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based companies that manufacture medical-grade silicone healthcare products in China. PolyOne offers a single channel for thermoplastic and thermoset resins used in medical applications, and customers can also leverage expanded healthcare-focused resources to accelerate product development and regulatory compliance. Dow Corning materials are designed for use in medical device fabrication including wound and scar management, drug delivery systems and pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical processing.

The conference offers the latest trends, technologies, and technical information to help spark innovation for improved medical device design and functionality. According to conference co-chairman Bernard Powell, senior product manager for PolyOne’s distribution business, the conference will offer the medical community an opportunity to focus narrowly on the benefits of elastomers in healthcare for application areas such as medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, drug delivery devices, prosthetics, and orthopedics.