https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-advanced-composites-debuts-unparalleled-lightweight-structural-technology-portfolio-camx-2016
Specific continuous-fiber thermoplastic technologies include:
• Multi-axial and multilayer tapes, laminates and sheets up to 10’ wide
• Sandwich panels in unlimited lengths, up to 6” thick and 10’ wide
• High volume production capacity
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/forming-methods-and-applications
Polystrand continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic 6-ply laminate sheet was integrated into the direct long fiber thermoplastic (DLFT) manufacturing process and applied via compression molding.
https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/complet-long-glass-fiber
Compare long glass fiber thermoplastics strength, toughness, impact data and more.
https://www.avient.com/industries/healthcare/remote-monitoring-wearables/smartwatches-and-smart-rings
Wearable devices such as smartwatches and rings are revolutionizing how patients and healthcare professionals track and access medical data.
https://www.avient.com/industries/telecommunications/5g-applications
The increased demand for data capacity and low latency, plus the growing volume of connected devices requires more base stations and higher frequencies.
https://www.avient.com/industries/transportation/automotive/automotive-and-industrial-radars
Sensing data acquired by radars, LiDAR and cameras are combined with GPS, V2X and 5G to create very detailed real-time maps so that cars can perform micro path planning, select lanes and avoid obstacles.
https://www.avient.com/news/invisio-color-inspiration-2018-polyone-empowers-color-strategies-designs-captivate
A saturated blue, glowing red and transparent chartreuse are suggestive of high-speed data streams, while foggy grey adds a note of stealth.
https://www.avient.com/news/specialty-wire-and-cable-solutions-featured-avient-wire-china-2023
This technology works well in aerospace applications, including optical fiber or data transmission cables.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-expands-5g-rf-material-portfolio-preperm-low-loss-dielectric-thermoplastics
Additionally, ECCOH™ low smoke and fume non-halogen materials are well suited for fiber optics and communication cables; and Fiber-Line™ Swellcoat™ water blocking yarns enable cable designers to reduce cable footprint with higher fiber count cables for increased data transmission capabilities.
https://www.avient.com/news/broad-portfolio-specialty-wire-and-cable-solutions-avient-exhibiting-wire-2022-trade-fair-d-sseldorf
Compliant to the NEK 606 specification, they can be used for OFC, power and data cables in shipbuilding, and offshore applications.