https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-archery-cam-module.pdf
LEADING
ARCHERY OEM
C A M M O D U L E
• Ability to pass fatigue testing of 100,000 cycles
• Maintain low vibration performance
• Replace metal to reduce weight
• Meet short lead time and budget constraints
• Provided design guidance and mold flow
analysis, saving the customer $800 -
$1,500 compared to outsourcing the
analysis
• Streamlined the development process
using an existing, specialty product to
meet key performance needs as well as
budget and timeline constraints, enabling
the customer to launch in time for a
leading industry tradeshow
Nymax™ PIR Nylon Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-09/case-study-one-pager-gls-om-bergamid-victorinox-pen-knife-1.pdf
VICTORINOX
S W I S S S O L D I E R ’ S K N I F E
Transition from metal to polymer handle that would be more
ergonomic and provide:
• Scratch and chemical resistance
• Impact resistance and durability
• A grippy, soft-touch feel
• Collaborated with the customer to fully
understand and meet their design challenges
and goals
• Used design and material expertise to develop
a customized two-material solution that met all
key requirements
• Enabled the customer to produce a new,
innovative product appealing to its consumers
Bergamid™ nylon copolymer overmolded with
GLS™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/off-road-vehicle-hood-panel-case-study-brief.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
BRAND
H O O D P A N E L
• High gloss
• Scratch appearance resistance
• Ease of processing
• Provided technical support from concept to
production
• Conducted FEA and mold flow analysis
• Had solutions for either natural plus
concentrate or pre-colored to best meet
customer needs
• Customized colors to match brand identity
and preference
Artisan™ Nylon PA6 Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/complet-lft-scorpyd-crossbow.pdf
SCORPYD™
CROSSBOW
I N T E G R A T E D R A I L A N D R I S E R
• Reduce weight by replacing aluminum
• Integrate bolt rail and riser for supporting limbs into unified
assembly
• Achieved a 40% weight reduction to
improve handling and firing ease
• Provided structural design services to create
industry-first integrated rail and riser
assembly
• Conducted FEA performance analysis to
confirm long carbon fiber reinforced
composite met extreme requirements
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber ETPU
Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-08/Gravi-Tech Formulations - Hearing Protection Headset - Case Study Snapshot.pdf
Collaborated with Avient Design team for
design support and material performance
simulation
• Provided great service, with support from
Color & Additive colleagues in Brazil.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-06/Maxxam - EV Part - Application Snapshot.pdf
KUNSTSTOFF
SCHWANDEN
E L E C T R I C V E H I C L E P A R T
• Replace aluminum to reduce part weight and overall
weight of the electric vehicle
• Secure supply of high volume of material
• Flexible delivery
• Cost competitive
• Enabled OEM to replace metal and reduce part
weight
• Provided excellent customer service, sending
samples and technical data promptly
• Supported customer with processing queries
• Secured material supply and flexible delivery –
delivering on a specific date each month
Maxxam™ Polyolefin Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-06/micro-coax-cable-case-study_0.pdf
DATA COMMUNICATIONS
CABLE MANUFACTURER
M I C R O C O A X C A B L E S
• Achieve required level of deep black and opacity
• Maintain a let down ratio (LDR) of approximately 5%
• Ensure there are no clumps in the finished part
• Conform to RoHS REACH compliance requirements
• Delivered desired level of black and opacity
to optimize conductivity
• Provided LDR within the acceptable range,
resulting in consistent processibility
• Formulated a RoHS REACH compliant
solution that helped lessen data interference
by avoiding clumps in the finished part
Colorant Chromatics™ PFA Jet Black
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-07/case-study-one-pager-nymax-pir-marine-accessories.pdf
OUTDOOR HIGH
PERFORMANCE
MANUFACTURER
M A R I N E A C C E S S O R I E S
• High strength
• High UV resistance
• Structural stiffness
• Provided multiple nylon grades for several
marine accessories
• Complemented customer expertise with
application development insight and
technical support in material selection
• Eliminated supply concerns by serving as a
single, stable source for numerous materials
Nymax™ PIR Post-Industrial Recycled Nylon
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-12/excelite-one-pager-auto-hvac.pdf
AVIENT SOLUTION
LIGHTWEIGHTING + CYCLE TIME
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• Achieved average weight reduction across molds
of 7.75%
• Achieved cycle time reduction of 15-20%
• Provided key support with equipment and
processing
• Reduced energy consumption
• Projected savings of $500,000 annually
KEY REQUIREMENTS
• Lightweighting
• Cycle time improvement
• Processing support to enable a seamless transition to
begin using foam
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https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-12/Complet LFT - Off-Road Seating Shell.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L
• Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs
• Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame
with lightweight composite material
• High durability to withstand harsh usage environments
• Delivered long glass fiber reinforced
thermoplastic solution providing metal-like
performance with excellent toughness
• Lowered component costs with single-piece
injection molded seat shell
• Utilized global capabilities to meet
manufacturing supply chain needs
Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?