Explore why metal is used today and why design engineers are considering changes and LFT alternatives.

Hair care product development is strongly influenced by the growing, changing global marketplace.

Medical textile manufacturer LEARN MORE MEDICAL TEXTILE MANUFACTURER S U R G I C A L D R A P E S & G O W N S • Pre-tested for ISO 10993 biocompatibility standard • Available in standard blue or other customized colors • Compatible with ETO sterilization • Suitable for use in non-woven SMS spunbond layer • Offered standard blue and custom colors such as green • Pre-tested raw materials for biocompatibility ISO10993 standard • Manufactured under ISO 13485 certified medical sites with change control in place MevopurTM Healthcare Colorants and Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

DONGGUAN FYRNETICS F I R E A L A R M C O M P O N E N T S • Excellent conductive performance, EMI shielding • Excellent IR absorption • Quality stability • Formulated material to meet all customer’s CTQs and support sensor’s certification for sensitivity and accuracy • Provided shorter lead time than previous material supplier, plus excellent service to support material change • Tested surface resistivity using ASTM D257 method, achieving result of E3-E4 Stat-Tech™ ST7400-8010 ESD Formulations KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

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These marking methods require consumables, frequent tool changes and adjustments, regular quality control checks, and storage of the consumables.

Cesa™ Clean Additives WHEN TO USE CESA CLEAN As a best practice, Cesa Clean adds value when used for: • Color changeovers • Material and formulation changes • Shutdown or startup • Machine maintenance WHY USE CESA CLEAN Some of the ways you can benefit from consistently using Cesa Clean: • Improve production uptime with faster color changeovers • Reduce wasted melt puddle material • Reduce resin use during purging • Non-abrasive and safe to use on precision equipment PRODUCT BULLETIN Cesa Clean solutions are available for use in a variety of processing conditions and operating temperatures.