A Pioneering Vision Correction Solution for the Developing World Designers Brian Everett, Jane Spikowski, and John Church of PolyOne’s IQ Design team donated design time and expertise to help White, executive director of GV2020, develop his invention, a diagnostic device called the U-See™. VIDEO NOTE: PolyOne has created a video detailing this collaboration, which can be viewed here: A Pioneering Vision Correction Solution for the Developing World

Avient introduces new high-impact Gravi-Tech™ density-modified formulations, developed to replace die-cast or machined metals in premium weighted applications while offering superior design freedom, manufacturing efficiency, and sustainability. The innovative hybrid product technology is developed to replace die-cast or machined metals to deliver both the look and weighted feel of metal in premium brand high-impact applications. Developed to meet the growing demand for applications with a luxurious look but with a cost-effective alternative to metal, the new formulations pass strict drop test requirements and provide excellent low-temperature impact performance.

MILAN – December 10, 2024 – Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, today announced the launch of ColorForward™ 2026, its annual color trend forecasting tool for the plastics industry developed to support the design of impactful aesthetics for new consumer products.  These recent developments prompted Avient's ColorForward team to develop the following four societal trends: 

L’Oréal recently expressed the need for a tool to help simplify the process of developing color with recycled resin. Having identified optimized colorants for the packaging of the Redken line worldwide, Avient’s PCR Color Prediction Service helped L’Oréal simplify overall color development with recycled resin. Avient’s Color Prediction Service allowed us to use local PCR grades wherever the business is – if the color is for Europe, we use the European grade,” said Chantal Nestor-Saury, product development manager at L’Oréal.

Mevopur™ Colorants represent a broad range of color concentrates and formulations, developed specifically for use in today’s complex healthcare applications, which meet or exceed requirements for regulations such as USP Class VI, ISO 10993, USP 661 and ICH Q3D. Versaflex™ HC BT218 is a medical-grade TPE developed specifically to handle the growing demand for and complexities of biopharmaceutical tubing. This service aligns material, technical, and manufacturing expertise to streamline product development and optimize supply chain and logistics.

We’ve developed the GLS™ line of thermoplastic elastomers from a wide range of technologies to suit an even wider variety of purposes. If your application requires something even more special, our experts will work with you to develop unique formulations to help you create products that will dazzle your customers. Sync design with manufacturability: Learn about how Avient Design can help simplify your new product development process

Development and application of SBC compounds to offer good economics and formulation flexibility meeting the end use performance requirements Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys

Specialty color and additive Smartbatch™ concentrate developed with carbon fiber to produce desired effect for automotive interior Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding Gravi-Tech™ polymer-metal composites are high density materials developed as thermoplastic-based alternatives to lead and other traditional metals

Versaflex™ PF formulations are specially developed for the manufacture of co-extruded surface protective films (Portuguese language version) The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys Recent developments of medium barrier, high barrier and super high barrier TPEs and their applications in food and medical packaging

Development and application of SBC compounds to offer good economics and formulation flexibility meeting the end use performance requirements Adhesion mechanisms and novel TPE developments for overmolding The focus for this study was to develop thermoplastic elastomer compounds that would overmold onto substrates made from Nylon (PA), Polycarbonate (PC), Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), and PC/ABS alloys