https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-04/Complet LFT-Automotive Aftermarket Side Step.pdf
AFTERMARKET PARTS
MANUFACTURER
S I D E S T E P
• High strength
• Low moisture absorbance, reduced warpage
• Pleasing cosmetic finish
• Strong flexural modulus
• Offered long fiber thermoplastic (LFT) with 3x the
strength of the incumbent short fiber material
without a need for retooling
• Resolved major disadvantage of moisture uptake
with a moisture-resistant PA66 LFT formulation
• Facilitated part consolidation and design freedom
• Modeled performance of long glass fiber design
with advanced testing capabilities (FEA,
moldflow, burnoff)
Complēt™ Long Fiber Reinforced Structural
Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT
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AUTOMOTIVE
OEM
V E H I C L E L I G H T H E A T S I N K S
• Replace aluminium to reduce part weight and cost
• Excellent thermal performance
• Simplify manufacturing process
• Reduced part weight by 40% and 44% in two
heat sink designs while matching the
performance of the incumbent material
• Met thermal efficiency demands through part
re-design and material selection support
• Customized multiple formulations to satisfy
customer needs
• Improved manufacturability by changing to a
single injection molding step
Therma-Tech™ Thermally Conductive
Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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HEALTHCARE
DEVICE OEM
C O N T I N U O U S G L U C O S E
M O N I T O R
• Specific color matching for brand alignment and
recognition
• Chemically resistant material to help product last longer
• Single source for materials and color expertise
• Provided a pre-colored solution that met
rigorous application requirements to
improve color consistency between products
• Incorporated scratch & mar resistant
additives for improved durability
• Offered the ability to run small pilot lots
• Met regulatory requirements for USP
Class VI
Trilliant™ HC Thermoplastics
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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PHONE CASE
BRAND
C L E A R P H O N E C A S E S
• Optically clear
• Non-yellowing
• Good stain resistance
• Bondable to PC
• Formulated a custom solution to enhance stain
resistance and tensile strength
• Collaborated on application and technical
services to help ensure end product maintained
optical clarity when texture was added
• Provided manufacturing support to reduce scrap
• Coordinated across multiple regions for supply
continuity and technical support to serve
customer’s global needs
Versaflex™ CE 3320-80 TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-11/Vehicle HVAC System Application Snapshot.pdf
TIER 1 SUPPLIER
V E H I C L E H V A C S Y S T E M
• Rapidly develop formulations for 7 types of thermoplastic
• Help Tier 1 meet VW requirements for anti-static solutions
• Able to quickly develop 7 SmartBatch (color
+ effect additive) solutions, for 7 types of
thermoplastic
• Avient formulated the TPE used in the air
vents for this HVAC system
SmartBatch™ Combination Colorants and
Additives, Cesa™ Stat Additives, and
OnFlex™ TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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ITALIAN MOLDER &
PART PRODUCER
L U X U R Y T O O T H B R U S H B A S E
• Density 4.0 SG
• Low water absorption
• Good mechanical performance
• Chemical resistance to toothpaste and cleaning products
• Worked in close collaboration with customer
to fully understand material requirements
• Provided an alternative to metal with the
processing and recyclability benefits of a
polymer
• Enabled customer to launch innovative new
product into the market winning Red Dot
Design Award
Gravi-Tech™ Density Modified Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Case Study - Nymax REC - off-road vehicle.pdf
OFF-ROAD VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
S T R U C T U R A L B O D Y
C O M P O N E N T S
• Replace metal and consolidate parts
• High strength
• Structural stiffness
• Durability
• Reduced manufacturing complexity while
maintaining strength
• Leveraged Avient Design services to
achieve consolidated part design
• Conducted mold flow analysis and guided
material selection using technical and
application expertise
Nymax™ REC Recycled Nylon Formulation –
ND 1233 Grade
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/emea-automotive-case-study-off-road-vehicle.pdf
TIER 2 SUPPLIERS
P A N E L S F O R O F F - R O A D
V E H I C L E S
• Transfer OEM-approved materials from North America to
manufacturers in Europe
• Help manufacturers avoid cash flow issues on small lot
orders
• Managed REACH qualification for 10 OEM-
approved materials
• Optimized logistics so manufacturers could
purchase small lots
10 engineered material and Masterbatch
solutions
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-04/Glucose Monitor Case Study Snapshot.pdf
CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE
MONITORING OEM
C G M S Y S T E M M O N I T O R
• Provide color options that work within a limited existing
pigment set
• Offer regulatory support in achieving approval for new
color formulations
• Shorten development time to gain faster approvals and
realize lower costs
• Offered color options that met desired
aesthetics and moods utilizing the approved
pigment set while creating a distinct color
difference from an existing device
• Provided support in achieving regulatory
approvals, resulting in significant cost and
time savings
• Compressed the timeline through on-site
color visualization, exploration, and
formulation of new colors
ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
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SILICONE PRODUCT
MANUFACTURER
M E N S T R U A L C U P S
• Biocompatible silicone pigment dispersion that meets
healthcare industry material requirements
• Custom-colored silicone paste colorant dispersion for
liquid silicone rubber (LSR)
• Offered a USP Class VI certified,
biocompatible silicone colorant dispersion
with necessary regulatory support to meet
the stringent demands of healthcare
product manufacturing
• Provided color customization options
through personalized communication and
high-level technical support
Stan-Tone HC Plus Silicone Dispersions
for Healthcare
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?