Polymer vehicle interior delivers ‘wow’ factor, $500,000 in annual savings After a successful trial, the OEM was convinced it could shift from fabric to a polymer interior using the color and additive concentrates.  By rethinking the material for its interiors, the OEM saved more than $500,000 a year in material, manufacturing and logistics costs.

Polymers are formed differently and have inherent properties that are optimized by using best practices for their design. Don’t wait too long to select materials: Engage with a polymer supplier early on in the design process to specify the exact material attributes you need. Heat transfer capabilities of metal with design freedom and weight reduction of engineered polymers

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THE CHALLENGE A manufacturer of high-speed, electronic connectors for the telecommunications industry had a customer that needed a connector for a new, low-cost computer it was developing. Traditionally, many connectors of this type are produced using liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) formulated with carbon fiber. THE IMPACT Avient’s solution was a unique, nylon-based material that met the all of the application’s performance requirements.

PolyOne to Begin Specialty Engineered Material Production in India PolyOne Features Suite of Non-Halogen, High-Temperature Material and Additive Solutions at Wire China 2016 SHANGHAI – PolyOne is showcasing its extensive portfolio of high-performance polymer and colorant solutions at Wire China 2016 this week.

Flame Retardants and Compliant Solutions Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics Protective Materials

Flame Retardants and Compliant Solutions Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics Protective Materials

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Flame Retardants and Compliant Solutions Versaflex™ Non-Blooming TPEs for Consumer Electronics Protective Materials