https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-debuts-latest-healthcare-solutions-mdm-west-2015
This technology eliminates the need for co-extrusion of a radiopaque stripe, reducing scrap rates and improving production efficiency.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-renol-and-remafin-masterbatches-developed-create-natural-looking-tpe-wine-corks
Climate change and related drought events are reportedly hindering the growth rate of cork trees, and supplies are limited.
https://www.avient.com/news/avients-new-edgetek-materials-optimize-weld-strength-flame-retardance-and-aesthetics-laser-welded-applications
These new Edgetek polycarbonate laser welding formulations include four grades that meet the critical requirements of transmission rate and accommodate suitable pigments and flame retardants that enhance laser absorption without compromising the mechanical performance of weld joints.
https://www.avient.com/news/syncure-xlpe-portfolio-avient-expands-dbdpe-free-flame-retardant-grades
They provide excellent resistance to heat, oil, creep, and abrasion for durability – which can help reduce the risk and rate of material degradation over time – plus high extrusion speeds and ambient curing for additional processing advantages and efficiencies.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-accentuates-what’s-possible-application-specific-materials-and-design-npe-2018
And they require fewer processing steps and lower energy costs because the molder no longer needs to post-heat the part to achieve the expected odor rating.
https://www.avient.com/idea/telecom-supplier-secures-large-contract-specialty-nylon
Avient’s development team went back to work and quickly developed a flame-retardant grade that meets UL requirements for a V0 rating.
https://www.avient.com/idea/andwin-scientific-innovation-improves-dosing-accuracy
Better manufacturing efficiency: Cycle time for the two-part manufacturing process was 60% quicker than had been anticipated during development and production trials, and scrap rates were lower than expected;
https://www.avient.com/idea/heighten-automotive-interior-aesthetics-and-appeal
The Onflex™ S TPE used by Jäger, for example, was formulated with a higher flow rate than alternative materials.
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=29
Excelite™ IM Chemical Foaming Additives improved scrap rate and reduced prominent sink marks for putty knife manufacturer
https://www.avient.com/resource-center?document_type=59&document_subtype=0&industry=0&product_family=0&product_name=0&op=FILTER RESULTS&form_id=resource_filter_form&page=16
Featuring a controlled laser transmission rate and weld width that delivers strength and a smooth surface finish increases part design freedom, and allows for various colors of formulations.