https://www.avient.com/products/advanced-composites/pultrusion-and-continuous-filament-winding-technology/glasforms-continuous-filament-wound-tubes-poles
Manufactured continuously, at a much higher rate than standard filament winding
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-debuts-thermoballistic-thermoplastic-composite-panels-camx-2023
ThermoBallistic panels provide structural bullet-resistant reinforcement to meet UL 752 Level 3 ballistic rating for interior and exterior architectural surfaces and components at a lighter weight than traditional panel materials.
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/avient-features-thermoballistic-ballistic-resistant-composite-panels-jec-2024
ThermoBallistic panels provide structural bullet-resistant reinforcement to meet UL 752 Level 3 ballistic rating for interior and exterior architectural surfaces and components at a lighter weight than traditional panel materials.
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/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/knowledge-base/article/enhancing-circularity-pet-challenges-and-solutions?rtype[]=1164
One of the primary challenges in the recycling of PET is maintaining high yield rates for quality rPET.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/enhancing-circularity-pet-challenges-and-solutions?ind[]=6599
One of the primary challenges in the recycling of PET is maintaining high yield rates for quality rPET.
https://www.avient.com/company/sustainability/sustainability-report/products/supplier-collaboration-evaluation
Among the assessed suppliers, 94% received an EcoVadis medal rating in their overall scorecard evaluation.