https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-11/infographic-advanced-composites-ebook.pdf
WEIGHT REDUCTION
• Up to 75% lighter than steel;
up to 25% lighter than aluminum
• Better fuel economy for
transportation
• Simplified installation
DESIGN FLEXIBILITY
• Complex shapes less costly
to produce than metal
• Ability to tailor strength
and stiffness in
specific areas
• Versatile aesthetic
options for
surface finish
PART
CONSOLIDATION
• Easier installation
and assembly with
fewer parts
• Simplified transport
of finished goods
• Fewer parts = reduced
chance of failure
Value that the U.S. composite
materials market is expected to
reach by 2022
$10.6B
50% Amount of weight reduction that advanced composites could bring to passenger cars, leading to 35% better fuel efficiency
7% CAGR that analyst firm Technavio forecasts the global medical composite materials market will experience from 2016–2020
Fiber-reinforced polymer composites combine thermoset
or thermoplastic resins with fiber reinforcement, the resulting
product having substantially different properties than the
individual components.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/mevopur-laser-welding-for-ivd-case-study-brief.pdf
G E N O M I C D I AG N O S T I C
D E V I C E M A N U FAC T U R E R
I N - V I T R O D I A G N O S T I C ( I V D ) D E V I C E
MEVOPURTM Laser-Transmitting and Laser-Absorbing
Pre-color Solution
AV I E N T S O L U T I O N
• Customized solutions - Quality-by-Design (QdB) approach
• Optimized pigment / additive selection – good distribution in
final part minimizes welding failure
• Mitigated contamination and extractable risk on incoming raw
material with control based on fingerprinting
• Ensured uninterrupted supply from multiple ISO13485-2016
certified sites
• Minimized risk of change with change control agreements
W H Y AV I E N T
K E Y R E Q U I R E M E N T S
P R O D U C T I V I T Y & Q U A L I T Y
• Good weldability, low rejection rate
• Solutions in wide range of polymers, colors and
transparency
• Pre-tested ingredients to biocompatibility and
extractable metals
L E A R N M O R E
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-additives/performance-enhancement-additives/mevopur-functional-additives
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-03/Playground Equipment Application Snapshot.pdf
R E C R E AT I O N A L
E Q U I P M E N T
M A N U FA C T U R E R
P L A Y G R O U N D E Q U I P M E N T
• Protection from harsh elements and weathering
• Coating solution to protect children against metal
abrasions
• Range of bright colors
• Formulated without phthalates
• Provided vinyl coating solutions to protect
against the effects of harsh weather, and to
protect children from potential scrapes and
scratches
• Incorporated antimicrobial and UV additives
to resist mold growth
• Offered brightly colored, non-phthalate
plastisol formulations
CORE™ Non-Phthalate Plastisols
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-02/complet-lft-automotive-removable-roof-bracket.pdf
AUTOMOTIVE
OEM
S U V R E M O V A B L E R O O F
P A N E L L O C K I N G B R A C K E T
• Lower weight by replacing cast steel
• High stiffness & strength requirements to mimic metal
performance
• Critical dimensional tolerances to safely secure removable
roof panels
• Lowered weight by over four pounds per
vehicle to achieve 80% reduction with
carbon fiber reinforced composite
• Provided injection molded material solution
to simplify fabrication and eliminate need for
powder-coating finish
Complēt™ Long Carbon Fiber PPA Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/case-study-one-pager-lubrione-switchgear-plunger.pdf
G L O B A L E L E C T R I C A L
E Q U I P M E N T P R OV I D E R
S W I T C H G E A R P L U N G E R
• Customer looking to replace metal.
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2023-09/Case Study - Nymax REC - off-road vehicle.pdf
O F F - ROA D V E H I C L E
M A N U FAC T U R E R
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/2021-04/case-study-one-pager-gravi-tech-toothbrush-base.pdf
I TA L I A N M O L D E R &
PA RT P RO D U C E R
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/2022-09/Dynaflex - Disc Golf Discs - Application Snapshot.pdf
SPORTS
EQUIPMENT OEM
D I S C G O L F D I S C S
• Replace incumbent polymer with an alternative material that
offered consistent supply and comparable performance
• Colorable and able to support product differentiation using
special effects
• Grippy but not tacky
• Ability to meet varying flexibilities and weights
• Professional Disc Golf Association approval
• Presented a TPE with diverse durometers to support
a range of disc capabilities, weights and grip features
• Delivered a durable material with good flow
characteristics for simple and economical production
• Provided a natural, easy-to-color material with good
UV resistance
• Offered a breadth of material and specialty services
to enable product line expansion using metallic
effects, polymer additives, and additional material
formulations
Dynaflex™ Thermoplastic Elastomers
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2024-07/Versaflex TPE for Orthopedic Sole Insert - Application Snapshot.pdf
O RT H O P E D I C PA RT S
M A N U FAC T U R E R
O R T H O P E D I C S O L E I N S E R T
• A super soft TPE (
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2025-02/Edgetek FR_Server Cabinets Internal Hold - case study snapshot.pdf
SBD cordless power tool
GLOBAL CLOUD
SERVICE PROVIDER
I N T E R N A L H O L D O F S E R V E R
C A B I N E T S
• PC-based solution with good impact strength
• UL 94 V-0 certification
• Dimensionally stable
• Offered a 40% glass fiber-reinforced PC solution
with high modulus and high impact strength
• Achieved a UL 94 V-0 flammability rating at 3.0 mm
• Provided pre-colored formulation that met specific
white requirements and maintained good color
stability even after long-term production at high
temperatures
• Ensured high flowability so the material could be
injected with low pressure, avoiding damage to the
metal frame
Edgetek Engineered Polymer Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?