CASE STUDY: GORDON COMPOSITES™ THERMOSET SPRINGS Challe nge Accepted. ROBOTIC EMULATION ENABLES PERSONALIZED PROSTHETICS WITH COMPOSITES Photo courtesy of the DoD Center for the Intrepid COMPOSITE SPRINGS PROVIDE FLEXIBILITY IN PROSTHETIC PERFORMANCE AND DESIGN © 2022, All Rights Reserved Avient Corporation, 33587 Walker Road, Avon Lake, Ohio USA 44012 To learn more, please contact Avient at 1.844.4AVIENT (1.844.428.4368) or visit www.avient.com. Together, the collaborative team evaluated various Gordon Composites™ spring materials and configurations, trialing different lengths, thicknesses and fiberglass-to-resin ratios to achieve the required properties.

eBook:High-Performance Thermoplastics Discover diverse uses for these elite performers of the thermoplastic world.

eBook:High-Performance Thermoplastics Discover diverse uses for these elite performers of the thermoplastic world.

PolyOne developed an ultra-soft version of its GLS™ TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) approved for food contact and medical applications, and included non-toxic PolyOne colorants.  Sandy Wagner Marketing Communications Manager PolyOne GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers +1 815-385-8500 sandy.wagner@avient.com

SHANGHAI – September 11, 2020 – Avient Corporation, a premier global provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services to the healthcare industry, will feature a combined portfolio of polymer formulations, colorants, functional masterbatches, and thermoplastic elastomers at Medtec China 2020 next week.   •    Medical-grade thermoplastic elastomers that help customers to meet the requirements of demanding applications such IV tubing, bags and stoppers.

CHICAGO – At PACK EXPO International 2016 next week, PolyOne is helping brand owners to reach seemingly separate goals – recyclability, functionality and aesthetics – with a single solution: the diverse portfolio of GLS™ thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) for packaging.  Our soft-touch TPEs have been developed to play a key role in the success of consumer products and packaging,” said Michelle Hearn, marketing director, GLS Thermoplastic Elastomers at PolyOne.

The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements. Discover Thermoplastic Elastomer Solutions

The manufacturer began working with Avient to find a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solution to meet its dual requirements. Discover Thermoplastic Elastomer Solutions

Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces. With thermoplastic parts, there is rarely a need for secondary processing steps such as coating, welding, drilling or painting.

Unlike metal, thermoplastics can also be molded into complex shapes that fit tight spaces. With thermoplastic parts, there is rarely a need for secondary processing steps such as coating, welding, drilling or painting.