https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-highlight-advanced-specialty-solutions-chinaplas-2014
Food-Safe TPE: Versaflex™ thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) enables consumer products manufacturers to replace a thermoplastic vulcanizate (TPV) silicone material with a softer, child-friendly TPE material, while maintaining strict compliance with food contact regulations in Japan and China.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/SEM Services Capabilities Overview Brochure.pdf
Industrial Design
• Research methodologies
• Brainstorming/problem solving
• Concept sketching
• Ergonomic development
• 3D CAD modeling
• Photo rendering & 3D prototyping
• Color, material, & finish selection
• Design for manufacturing
Part/Tool/Process Design Optimization
Prototype Capabilities
• Over 10 injection molding machines ranging from
50–550 tons:
- Materials sampling and evaluation
• Fully automated continuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastic (CFRTP) injection-overmolding cell
- Prototyping combinations of injection
molded discontinuous fiber reinforced
thermoplastics with CFRTP inserts
• Full suite of auxiliary support equipment
including:
- Material drying
- Water and hot oil thermolators for
mold heating
- Ultrasonic welding for inserts
- Secondary & post operations
• 150-ton compression molding presses
• Profile extrusion
• Co-extrusion film and wire & cable
• Over 20 molds at varying geometries to
validate structural, application, and functional
performance.