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碳足迹管理策略 定义、减少和计算碳足迹的指南 更多
Microbe Protection for Catheters A breakthrough formulation improves the antimicrobial properties of tiny medical tubing. 更多
Improve Medical Overmolding Medical hose manufacturer lowers costs and achieves higher flow by switching to TPE. 更多
Benefits of Metal Replacement Why consider plastics in lieu of metal? Read some of the primary benefits. 更多
TPE Grips for Indoor Applications See how adding a soft-touch grip to common household products can improve the sensory experience. 更多
Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs 4 Ways Blue Jean Stain Resistance TPEs Can Streamline Designs for White and Light-Colored Phone Cases 更多
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Designing for Sustainability 4 Pillars of Sustainable Design for Consumer Electronics 更多
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Transform Product Development with FEA Learn 4 ways engineering simulation aids the design process 更多
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Tough Enough to Protect the Power Grid Modular ballistic protection made possible with GlasArmor™ composites 更多
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Traceability for Recycled Textiles Support recycled content labels for synthetic textiles with a low-investment traceability solution. 更多
Savings and Appeal for Automotive Interior Automaker delivers 'wow' factor and $500,000 in annual savings with new colorant plus additive. 更多
Vibration Reduction and More Manufacturer improves saw cover while increasing efficiency, reducing scrap and saving $55,000 annually with overmolding process. 更多
Lightweighting Simplified An overview of the impact of removing weight, and subsequently improving ergonomics and fuel efficiency. 更多
Get the Paint Out! These components win by losing the paint and saying yes to molded-in color. 更多
Advanced Composites For Ballistic Protection See how continuous fiber composites add safety and security to the world we live in 更多
Weathering the Storm
Weathering the Storm with Advanced Composites Reliability and resilience of electrical transmission & distribution components gets a boost with fiber-reinforced composites 更多
Reinforcing a Stronger Infrastructure
Reinforcing a Stronger Infrastructure Thermoplastic composites enable advancements in oil and gas pipe through corrosion resistance, reduced weight, and flexible reinforcement. 更多
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Could polyketone be the next-generation nylon alternative? Understanding the performance attributes and limitations of polyketone 更多
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Getting More Efficient with Polymer Colorants A look at the challenges and potential solutions when ordering and using smaller amounts of colorants. 更多
Meeting FDA Requirements with TPE Innovative dosing adapter helps parents avoid dispensing too much liquid medication to their children, and achieves greater production efficiencies. 更多
Winning Impact Modification: Using TPEs Discover how one manufacturer improved performance and reduced weight for $500,000 in annual savings. 更多
Packaging That Saves Space See our patent-pending design that provides the functionality of rigid packaging in the most efficient footprint possible. 更多
UV Light Blocking for PET Beverage Packaging Find out the top 5 benefits that UV light blockers for PET beverage packaging offer brand owners and packaging designers. 更多
Wearable Medical eBook
TrendWatch: Medical Wearables + Digital Health Learn why the right materials matter for meeting growing demand 更多
In-House Plastisol
Considering In-House Plastisol Production? Weigh the pros and cons in these seven key categories 更多
Exploring Fluoropolymers
Exploring Fluoropolymers A family of high-performance materials that are widely used today 更多
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Thermoplastic Composites Characteristics and Advantages Explore how the versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites can help you minimize weight and maximize design efficiency 更多
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Enhance Electric Vehicle Battery Design and Performance Discover the advantages of using engineered polymers in EV battery applications. 更多
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Tier 1 Drives Savings New material leads to cycle time improvement, reduced maintenance costs and color standardization. 更多
Lightweighting Mistakes
Avoid Lightweighting Mistakes Four ways to ensure you don’t take any missteps when removing weight. 更多
Discover TPEs for Healthcare Find out how and where these game-changing materials are being used. 更多
Three Color Mistakes to Avoid Discover the top three pitfalls to avoid in order to maximize color in your operations. 更多
Smart Colorants™ Learn how to use both solid and liquid colorants effectively. 更多
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TPE For Beginners Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) are used to create durable products that we use everyday. Learn how to design with TPEs and the advantages of using this eco-friendly material. 更多
What's the difference between fillers and reinforcements
What’s The Difference?™ Fillers & Reinforcements We take an objective look at the types of polymer fillers and reinforcements available and which ones will give you the results you’re seeking. 更多
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Forming Methods and Applications Learn more about forming methods and applications that benefit from the advantages of CFRTPs 更多
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Understanding TPE Material and Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies Discover the effects of material formulations and thickness on dielectric performance 更多
Reducing Costs in Solar Wiring This single-layer jacket amps up photovoltaic wire offering for a leading manufacturer. 更多
FIVE WAYS TO ENHANCE ERGONOMICS Learn about the multiple benefits available when adding TPEs to your products. 更多
Packaging Idea Center
Packaging Innovations Looking for attractive and functional packaging materials? Think TPEs. 更多
UV Barrier Additives These three considerations will help your application harness the power of UV barrier additives. 更多
Thermoset vs. Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix 更多
Sandwich Panel
Lightweight and Strong Watch the webinar to explore the critical performance advantages of composite sandwich panels 更多
The changing dynamics of USP
Changing Dynamics of USP Learn more about the what and when of the coming changes to USP 661 更多
Composite Sandwhich Panels
Get to Know Composite Sandwich Structures Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels 更多
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Designing Parts to Meet Sustainability Goals Exploring the various possibilities when incorporating sustainability into part design. 更多
RoHS Compliance Expands Markets Learn how Kalas expanded its offerings by reducing heavy metal in wire, cable. 更多
Video: Using Thermochromic Effect TPEs Learn how to use TPEs that change color as temperature changes. 更多
Consumer Electronics and TPEs Discover how thermoplastic elastomers can change the game for consumer electronics design. 更多
Structural Performance Gets an Upgrade Learn how a composite brace helped a major OEM create an underbody with lighter weight and improved structural integrity. 更多
Smarter Materials
Smarter Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases 更多
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Advanced Composites Explained This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of composites to the properties, advantages, and common applications. 更多
Emerging Trends and Top 10 Production Challenges for Blow Molded Bottles
Emerging Trends and Top 10 Production Challenges for Blow Molded Bottles Learn about exciting trends and commonly-faced production challenges 更多
Solar Panels
Understanding the needs and challenges of photovoltaic cable Hear from Meenali Parsekar, Product Manager of Wire and Cable at Avient, to learn more on his take on manufacturing photovoltaic cable. 更多
Cosmetic packaging
Comparing Sustainable TPEs to Traditional Alternatives Explore the differences between sustainable TPEs, conventional TPEs, and silicone. 更多
Eliminate paint? No problem Masterbatch approach eliminates added cost, chemical volatility of painting. 更多
Medical Stopper
Medical Stoppers, Improved Learn more about a specially formulated TPE that offers excellent resealing, low levels of coring, and better manufacturing efficiency compared to traditional materials. 更多
TPEs for Portable Speakers See how thermoplastic elastomers can bring astounding design, increased performance and high durability to your electronic products. 更多
Laser Marking Made Simple Learn how you can achieve permanent results with laser marking additives. 更多
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VIDEO: OnColor™ Naturals Colorants 更多
Let's Get Circular
Let’s Get Circular Find out how Avient’s solutions are helping to help meet Germany’s ambitious sustainability targets for a plastics circular economy. 更多
How to Solve Pearlescence and Haze Challenges in Blow Molded Bottles
How to Solve Pearlescence and Haze Challenges in Blow Molded Bottles How to manage unwanted coloring in blow molded bottles 更多
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Can Polyketone (PK) Materials Provide an Alternative to Polyoxymethylene (POM)? Download this free study to determine if PK can address POM’s toxicity and sustainability issues without sacrificing performance. 更多
EMI Shielding Adds Speed Shielding connectors deliver higher speeds, lower costs than ever before. 更多
How to Enhance Auto Interiors Learn how a material combined high quality, high productivity, and low production cost to meet the needs of both OEMs and their suppliers. 更多
Luxurious Packaging Your brand connotes luxury. Your packaging should too. 更多
Paddlesports Equipment Done Right Explore these three tips for designing paddlesports equipment that exceeds expectations. 更多
Ski Boot Market
Ski Boot Design & Color Color and design are vital when pitching ski boots to different personality types. 更多
Utilizing Ocean Plastic
Utilizing Ocean Plastic for a More Circular Economy Recycled content formulations help brand owners deliver on their sustainability goals, reduce waste, and work towards a circular economy. 更多
How to Protect Blow-Molded Bottles from Drop-Impact Damage
How to Protect Blow-Molded Bottles from Drop-Impact Damage Design bottles that will stay protected, despite drops and impact 更多
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Design Guides for Engineered Polymers 更多
LED Heat Sinks A shift from metal drives an improved product line for one component manufacturer. 更多
Radiation Shielding Without Lead Global medical device OEM outpaces competition with non-lead CT scanner components. 更多
Three Ways That Soft Touch Enhances Consumer Products Learn how to enhance the aesthetics and ergonomics of your consumer product with TPEs. 更多
Nylon 6 vs. Nylon 66 Explore the differences between nylon 6 and nylon 66 to find out which is right for you. 更多
Anti-counterfeiting technologies Discover the pros and cons of anti-counterfeiting technologies. 更多
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Men’s Grooming Packaging In the men’s grooming market, packaging is a crucial tool to attract consumers and get them to choose your product. 更多
Protective Face Masks
Improving the Performance of Protective Face Masks Improved dielectric properties in face masks increases filtration efficiency and extends shelf life. 更多
Medical Wearables
Medical Wearables: The New Frontier of Healthcare Listen in as we discuss a popular topic – medical wearables 更多
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Success Stories with Engineered Polymers Check out our library of resources highlighting some of the ways we’ve supported success for our customers. 更多
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Understanding PCR in Closure Applications Understanding the challenges of incorporating PCR and exploring potential solutions. 更多
Cutting Weight, Freeing Design With help from PolyOne, auto parts manufacturer HellermannTyton finds a nylon lightweighting solution. 更多
Achieving Color Harmony Read how we helped one electric carmaker shorten lead times and fine-tune color harmony in key molded interior parts. 更多
Four Ways to Improve Surface Aesthetics with TPEs Learn four ways to improve your product's sensory and visual qualities with TPEs. 更多
The Secret to Controlling Interior Vehicle Dust Maintain a clean look throughout manufacturing, shipping and showroom display. 更多
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Materials for Advanced Mobility Discover how materials are making the future of personal mobility possible. 更多
Quality by Design
Quality by Design To help you reduce the risk of regulatory non-compliance for medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, let’s start at the beginning – the materials used and our Quality by Design (QbD) process behind the scenes. 更多
Reducing Weight in Automotive Parts
Reducing Weight in Automotive Parts Foaming agent decreases dashboard weight by 20% while improving part bending strength, ultimately enhancing vehicle safety. 更多
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Changing Regulations of IVDR Understanding the relevant changes and resulting challenges of the EU IVDR 更多
Recycling
Making Plastic Parts More Sustainable Using bio-based and recycled materials in your finished products 更多
Packaging
A Guide to NIAS: Prioritizing Safety and Sustainability in Plastic Food Packaging This guide will explore the industry impact of NIAS and how to ensure safety and sustainability in plastic food and beverage packaging. 更多
TPE in Medical Device Saves $175,000 After turning to Avient for help, a manufacturer successfully reduces costs for a new valve insert by $175,000. 更多
TPE Tackles Critical Issues, Saves $100,000 Custom TPE addresses critical issues and delivers $100,000 in annual savings. 更多
VIDEO: Managing Skin Irritation for TPE Wearables This webinar highlights root causes and details remedies for wearable electronics designers. 更多
Fighting Fog in Food Packaging Additives can help provide a solution to unappealing fog and keep packages looking customer-friendly. 更多
Going The Distance Reduce friction and ensuing wear to improve automotive system useful life. 更多
What is FEA
Accelerate Product Development with Predictive Analytics Learn the basics of FEA: What it can do and how it helps 更多
Closing the Packaging Loop
Closing the Packaging Loop with Post-consumer Recycled PET Oxygen scavenger reduces PET haze and improves recyclability for consumer packaging in the circular economy. 更多
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Balancing Beauty and Sustainability with TPEs Explore the design options & challenges of TPEs with sustainable content 更多
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Change the Way You Dye Textiles Change the way you dye fibers with a technology that uses no water and less energy than the classic bath-dyeing technology. 更多
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Pultruded Composites: A Design and Material Engineer's Guide This guide will explore the benefits, drawbacks, and target applications of pultruded composites. 更多
Additives for Productivity Find out how a luxury European automaker met peak demand with a new cycle time reduction additive. 更多
Garden Sprayer Gets a Grip A leading garden equipment manufacturer creates a new, high-end line of sprayers using TPEs to enhance quality, durability and aesthetics. 更多
Video: Avoid Mistakes in Consumer Electronics This webinar explains the top ten mistakes that consumer electronics manufacturers make during the material selection process and how they can be avoided. 更多
Automotive Design Trends Stay a step ahead of industry developments and design with consumers in mind. 更多
Fillers & Reinforcements Explained Discover how to choose the best filler or reinforcement for your application needs. 更多
Global Vision
Bringing Global Vision 2020’s USee™ to Life A Pioneering Vision Correction Solution for the Developing World 更多
TPE and LSR
What's the Difference™? TPEs vs. Silicones This high-level, objective look at both TPEs and LSR touches on some key topics to consider in three critical categories—design, production and performance—to help you make a more informed decision. 更多
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Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Switching to bio-based solutions for adding color and performance to healthcare plastics 更多
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New Life for Aging Pipe Learn how a pipe liner helped a major equipment manufacturer and customer extend the longevity of a piping system and reduce exposure to unsafe chemicals. 更多
Circular economy
Creating Circular Composites: Challenges and Opportunities for Polymer Materials Engineers The Path to Sustainability 更多
Running Shoe Innovation with TPEs Find out how a premier shoe manufacturer created a breakthrough product that adapts to impact. 更多
Protect Auto Interiors Find out how one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials. 更多
Ammo Maker Gets Revolutionary Learn more about how PolyCase Ammunition improved design and function with high-density composites. 更多
Decrease LED Temperature, Increase Value Learn how polymers and design help manage heat in LED applications. 更多
Boost Vehicle Interior Appeal Balance sensory factors to grab consumer attention. 更多
Rada Knives
Cutting Edge Product Development with Rada Cutlery Design services and specialty materials combine for a differentiated new product line 更多
Microbe Growth
Protecting Polymers from Microbe Growth Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives 更多
Mevopur for Increased Security of Supply
Increasing Supply Security for Medical Plastics Minimize the risk of supply disruptions for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives 更多
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Heat Dissipation Solution One manufacturer cut heat sink costs and improved agility for LED lighting assemblies by replacing aluminum. 更多
MEDICAL OEM Boosts Productivity Learn how this contract manufacturer reduced rejects and added $100,000 to its annual bottom line. 更多
Combat Counterfeits Counterfeiting is a problem that extends well beyond the designer apparel and film industries. Are your products at risk? 更多
TPE Grips for Outdoor Applications See how adding a TPE grip can boost premium consumer value and attract new buyers. 更多
Is Your Coconut Water as Fresh as You Think? Learn more about packaging selection for sensitive contents. 更多
Smarter Materials™ eBook from Avient
High Performance Thermoplastics eBook A valuable resource for anyone considering these advanced polymers. 更多
Carbon Fiber Composites
Carbon Fiber Composites Strong, lightweight alternative for metal and wood applications 更多
Fiber Optic Cable
New Horizons for Fiber Optic Cable The case for high-performance material solutions 更多
Collapsible Tote
Sustainable Packaging with Collapsible Totes Learn about these efficient, safe and sustainability-enabling containers 更多
Durablility, Simplified Manufacturer finds improved durability and cost-effectiveness for plastic spinning tubes & bobbins. 更多
TPEs for safety, durability, branding Adding safety, durability and signature blue color gave one medical device manufacturer the edge on its competition. 更多
Explore Color & Design Learn how inspired color and design can engage the senses and emotions. 更多
Automotive Color’s Role How can you use color to not only catch a buyer’s attention, but also their aspirations? 更多
Three Ways to Enhance Cosmetic Packaging Discover how TPEs are helping brand owners and converters create cosmetic packaging that lasts. 更多
Smart Design™ eBook from Avient
The Starting Point: Intrinsic Design Download our free eBook with actionable insights on materials-centered design. 更多
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New Aesthetix Innovative Aesthetic Solutions for Thermoplastics 更多
Chemical Resistance of TPEs
Understanding the Chemical Resistance of TPEs Exploring the performance of various TPE types 更多
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Strategies to Manage Your Carbon Footprint A guide to defining, reducing, and calculating your carbon footprint. 更多
Non-halogen TPEs in Electrical Junction Boxes Non-halogen boxes deliver production efficiencies and increase sustainability. 更多
Mouse Goes Premium with Soft Touch Enhanced user experience drives increased market share and over $400,000 in new sales revenue. 更多
Regulatory Issues An overview on navigating through the regulatory maze. 更多
Amped-Up Off-Road Performance Boost the off road experience with advanced polymer materials that deliver innovation. 更多
Engineered Polymers for ADAS Housings Protect your ADAS Electronics with Thermally Conductive, Static Dissipative & EMI/RFI Shielding Polymers 更多
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No Gambling on a Successful Molded-In Color Transition Discover our novel design and engineering approach enabling superior prediction of molded-in color aesthetics 更多
ColorForward 2024
ColorForward™ Prognosticating Color Trends for Plastic Consumer Products 更多
Revolve Tripod
Composite Tripod Stands Out from the Crowd Innovative, rollable tripod design gains strength and durability from composites 更多
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Developing Your ESG Framework A guide for describing, evaluating, and reporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. 更多