As wellness and self-improvement take on greater significance, people turn to science for new ways to optimize both their physical and mental performance.  BioXcelerate explores ways in which scientific breakthroughs and technological advances create a burgeoning industry, discovering new techniques for “hacking” our bodies to become healthier, happier and more productive. Uncharted uncovers the ways that technology allows our imaginations to run wild, enabling us to experience previously hidden locales from new and unique perspectives.

a medical technology company specializing in eliminating pain, speeding recovery and preventing infections for healthcare providers and patients worldwide.  University of Alabama is at the forefront of innovation, material science and service that truly make a difference in people's lives. 

The technologies include: GLS TPEs for Automotive HVAC Seals: improves driver and passenger safety and comfort with industry-leading TPE technology that has been proven to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for heating / ventilation / air conditioning applications. Visit PolyOne’s Collaboration Café in the Science and Innovation Exhibition Area (Hall 11.3/R41) at Chinaplas to explore the possibilities.

Human Trace: As technology becomes more and more imbedded in our lives, people want to be reminded of human touch.  Uncanny Valley: As science and technology intrude ever more upon our lives, things are getting a bit weird. The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Midea is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in marine engineering, and he spent six years in the U.S. Midea also earned an MBA from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

The collaboration not only challenged the students to think creatively but also provided them with real-world experience in materials science and industrial design. The Georgia Institute of Technology, or Georgia Tech, is one of the top public research universities in the U.S., developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. As a leading technological university, Georgia Tech is an engine of economic development for Georgia, the Southeast, and the nation, conducting more than $1 billion in research annually for government, industry, and society. 

Maintaining color consistency across multiple resins sourced from different suppliers in countries around the world is a complex task that requires color-management knowledge and global resources. ColorWorks™ Design and Technology Avient’s New Aesthetix initiative combines polymer science and unconventional ways to look at processing and formulation to deliver innovative aesthetic solutions to plastic materials.

Developed in 45 to 55 Shore A durometers, Avient’s new reSound R grades are ideal for general purpose applications in the consumer and automotive industries. This technology brings together advanced material science and innovation to support customers’ goals and the circular economy.

Imagine the outcome if you could instill your next new product with design expertise that also takes material science and processing know-how into account? Our team of industrial designers and project engineers utilize a proprietary design process that enables you to get to market faster without unforeseen hurdles that cost you time and money. We use this technology today for concepts, prototypes, and prototype tooling in conjunction with our design resources to help you evaluate multiple iterations faster and optimize your manufacturing process as well as your product’s performance and aesthetics.

The second acquired business, Polystrand, operates on the leading edge of continuous reinforced thermoplastic composite technology, a next generation material science that delivers the high strength and lightweight characteristics of composites, further enhanced with the design flexibility to form more complex shapes. They are great additions to our growing specialty portfolio, which remains unmatched in the industry,” said Robert M. The company is dedicated to serving customers in diverse industries around the globe, by creating value through collaboration, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence.