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Navigating the Challenges of Semiconductor Packaging with Specialty Polymer Solutions Learn more about the challenges of semiconductor packaging and how we can help. More

Military-Grade Protection for U.S. Soldiers Ballistic system from Edwards Design and Fabrication, Inc. relies on GlasArmor™ Panels More

Benefits of Bio-Based Solutions Finding value in addressing the increased demand for bio-derived solutions. More

Rethinking Materials for Automotive Aftermarket Parts Making the Switch from Metal to Plastic Using Long Fiber Thermoplastics More

Chemically Resistant Polymers for Next-Generation Devices Preventing environmental stress cracking in consumer and healthcare applications. More

Polyketone, a Next-Generation Sustainable Nylon Alternative Explore the benefits of polyketone More

Optimizing Automotive Structural Component Designs with Advanced Modeling Learn how virtual capabilities can improve performance. More

E-Battery Systems for Electric Vehicles As battery enclosures evolve into integrated structural components, the need for advanced materials has grown. Consider engineered polymers and advanced composites. More

Navigating Beyond PFAS Exploring concerns and challenges along the path to developing non-PFAS solutions. More

Tough Enough to Protect the Power Grid Modular ballistic protection made possible with GlasArmor™ composites More

Solutions for EVSE Infrastructure Design and production priorities for EV equipment. More

Color and effect trends for inspired plastic designs Create impactful aesthetics for your future plastic products using our ColorForward™ annual color and effect trend forecasting guide. More

How to Lightweight Automotive Components Exploring Three Key Opportunities for Metal-to-Plastic Conversion More

Deep Black Shades for Polyester Textiles Achieve intense fade-resistant jet-black shades in polyester textiles with deep black colorants for the eco-conscious spin-dyeing process. More

Creating Circular Composites: Challenges and Opportunities for Polymer Materials Engineers The Path to Sustainability More

Designing Parts to Meet Sustainability Goals Exploring the various possibilities when incorporating sustainability into part design. More

Pultruded Composites: A Design and Material Engineer's Guide This guide will explore the benefits, drawbacks, and target applications of pultruded composites. More

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. More

Understanding PCR in Closure Applications Understanding the challenges of incorporating PCR and exploring potential solutions. More

Strategies to Manage Your Carbon Footprint A guide to defining, reducing, and calculating your carbon footprint. More

Comparing Sustainable TPEs to Traditional Alternatives Explore the differences between sustainable TPEs, conventional TPEs, and silicone. More

Understanding TPE Material and Performance for Enabling 5G Technologies Discover the effects of material formulations and thickness on dielectric performance More

Enhance Electric Vehicle Battery Design and Performance Discover the advantages of using engineered polymers in EV battery applications. More

Getting More Efficient with Polymer Colorants A look at the challenges and potential solutions when ordering and using smaller amounts of colorants. More

Traceability for Recycled Textiles Support recycled content labels for synthetic textiles with a low-investment traceability solution. More

Developing Your ESG Framework A guide for describing, evaluating, and reporting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data. More

Sustainable Packaging with Collapsible Totes Learn about these efficient, safe and sustainability-enabling containers More

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. More

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. More

Making Plastic Parts More Sustainable Using bio-based and recycled materials in your finished products More

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. More

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. More

Get to Know Composite Sandwich Structures Design optimization, predictive tools, and best practices for working with thermoplastic composite sandwich panels More

Forming Methods and Applications Learn more about forming methods and applications that benefit from the advantages of CFRTPs More

Thermoplastic Composites Characteristics and Advantages Explore how the versatility of continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites can help you minimize weight and maximize design efficiency More

碳足迹管理策略 定义、减少和计算碳足迹的指南 More

Could polyketone be the next-generation nylon alternative? Understanding the performance attributes and limitations of polyketone More

Composite Tripod Stands Out from the Crowd Innovative, rollable tripod design gains strength and durability from composites More

Understanding the Chemical Resistance of TPEs Exploring the performance of various TPE types More

New Horizons for Fiber Optic Cable The case for high-performance material solutions More

Increasing Supply Security for Medical Plastics Minimize the risk of supply disruptions for healthcare plastic colorants and functional additives More

Healthcare Bio-based Polymer Solutions Switching to bio-based solutions for adding color and performance to healthcare plastics More

Balancing Beauty and Sustainability with TPEs Explore the design options & challenges of TPEs with sustainable content More

Changing Regulations of IVDR Understanding the relevant changes and resulting challenges of the EU IVDR More

Medical Wearables: The New Frontier of Healthcare Listen in as we discuss a popular topic – medical wearables More

How to Protect Blow-Molded Bottles from Drop-Impact Damage Design bottles that will stay protected, despite drops and impact More

How to Solve Pearlescence and Haze Challenges in Blow Molded Bottles How to manage unwanted coloring in blow molded bottles More

Emerging Trends and Top 10 Production Challenges for Blow Molded Bottles Learn about exciting trends and commonly-faced production challenges More

Changing Dynamics of USP Learn more about the what and when of the coming changes to USP 661 More

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. More

Exploring Fluoropolymers A family of high-performance materials that are widely used today More

Reinforcing a Stronger Infrastructure Thermoplastic composites enable advancements in oil and gas pipe through corrosion resistance, reduced weight, and flexible reinforcement. More

Transform Product Development with FEA Learn 4 ways engineering simulation aids the design process More

New Aesthetix Innovative Aesthetic Solutions for Thermoplastics More

Carbon Fiber Composites Strong, lightweight alternative for metal and wood applications More

Protecting Polymers from Microbe Growth Examine the research behind TPEs with antimicrobial additives More

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. More

Closing the Packaging Loop with Post-consumer Recycled PET Oxygen scavenger reduces PET haze and improves recyclability for consumer packaging in the circular economy. More

Reducing Weight in Automotive Parts Foaming agent decreases dashboard weight by 20% while improving part bending strength, ultimately enhancing vehicle safety. More

Improving the Performance of Protective Face Masks Improved dielectric properties in face masks increases filtration efficiency and extends shelf life. More

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. More

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. More

Advanced Composites Explained This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of composites to the properties, advantages, and common applications. More

Lightweight and Strong Watch the webinar to explore the critical performance advantages of composite sandwich panels More

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. More

Considering In-House Plastisol Production? Weigh the pros and cons in these seven key categories More

Weathering the Storm with Advanced Composites Reliability and resilience of electrical transmission & distribution components gets a boost with fiber-reinforced composites More

Designing for Sustainability 4 Pillars of Sustainable Design for Consumer Electronics More

No Gambling on a Successful Molded-In Color Transition Discover our novel design and engineering approach enabling superior prediction of molded-in color aesthetics More

The Starting Point: Intrinsic Design Download our free eBook with actionable insights on materials-centered design. More

High Performance Thermoplastics eBook A valuable resource for anyone considering these advanced polymers. More

Cutting Edge Product Development with Rada Cutlery Design services and specialty materials combine for a differentiated new product line More

Bringing Global Vision 2020’s USee™ to Life A Pioneering Vision Correction Solution for the Developing World More

Accelerate Product Development with Predictive Analytics Learn the basics of FEA: What it can do and how it helps More

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. More

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. More

Ski Boot Design & Color Color and design are vital when pitching ski boots to different personality types. More

VIDEO: OnColor™ Naturals Colorants More

Smarter Materials™ for Mobile Phone Cases More

Success Stories with Engineered Polymers Check out our library of resources highlighting some of the ways we’ve supported success for our customers. More

Design Guides for Engineered Polymers More

Processing Guides for Engineered Polymers Browse our growing library of processing guides for engineered polymer formulations. More

Thermoset vs. Thermoplastic Polymer Matrix Let’s take a closer look at the differences between the thermoset and thermoplastic polymers that play a critical role in determining the performance characteristics of the final composite product. More

Smart Colorants™ Learn how to use both solid and liquid colorants effectively. More

TrendWatch: Medical Wearables + Digital Health Learn why the right materials matter for meeting growing demand More

Advanced Composites For Ballistic Protection See how continuous fiber composites add safety and security to the world we live in More

Blue Jean Stain Resistant TPEs 4 Ways Blue Jean Stain Resistance TPEs Can Streamline Designs for White and Light-Colored Phone Cases More

Engineered Polymers for ADAS Housings Protect your ADAS Electronics with Thermally Conductive, Static Dissipative & EMI/RFI Shielding Polymers More

Three Ways to Enhance Cosmetic Packaging Discover how TPEs are helping brand owners and converters create cosmetic packaging that lasts. More

Is Your Coconut Water as Fresh as You Think? Learn more about packaging selection for sensitive contents. More

Boost Vehicle Interior Appeal Balance sensory factors to grab consumer attention. More

Fillers & Reinforcements Explained Discover how to choose the best filler or reinforcement for your application needs. More

Going The Distance Reduce friction and ensuing wear to improve automotive system useful life. More

Anti-counterfeiting technologies Discover the pros and cons of anti-counterfeiting technologies. More

Paddlesports Equipment Done Right Explore these three tips for designing paddlesports equipment that exceeds expectations. More

Laser Marking Made Simple Learn how you can achieve permanent results with laser marking additives. More

Structural Performance Gets an Upgrade Learn how a composite brace helped a major OEM create an underbody with lighter weight and improved structural integrity. More

UV Barrier Additives These three considerations will help your application harness the power of UV barrier additives. More

Three Color Mistakes to Avoid Discover the top three pitfalls to avoid in order to maximize color in your operations. More

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. More

Get the Paint Out! These components win by losing the paint and saying yes to molded-in color. More

TPE Grips for Indoor Applications See how adding a soft-touch grip to common household products can improve the sensory experience. More

Amped-Up Off-Road Performance Boost the off road experience with advanced polymer materials that deliver innovation. More

Automotive Color’s Role How can you use color to not only catch a buyer’s attention, but also their aspirations? More

TPE Grips for Outdoor Applications See how adding a TPE grip can boost premium consumer value and attract new buyers. More

Decrease LED Temperature, Increase Value Learn how polymers and design help manage heat in LED applications. More

Fighting Fog in Food Packaging Additives can help provide a solution to unappealing fog and keep packages looking customer-friendly. More

Automotive Design Trends Stay a step ahead of industry developments and design with consumers in mind. More

The Secret to Controlling Interior Vehicle Dust Maintain a clean look throughout manufacturing, shipping and showroom display. More

Nylon 6 vs. Nylon 66 Explore the differences between nylon 6 and nylon 66 to find out which is right for you. More

Luxurious Packaging Your brand connotes luxury. Your packaging should too. More

TPEs for Portable Speakers See how thermoplastic elastomers can bring astounding design, increased performance and high durability to your electronic products. More

Consumer Electronics and TPEs Discover how thermoplastic elastomers can change the game for consumer electronics design. More

Discover TPEs for Healthcare Find out how and where these game-changing materials are being used. More

Packaging Innovations Looking for attractive and functional packaging materials? Think TPEs. More

Packaging That Saves Space See our patent-pending design that provides the functionality of rigid packaging in the most efficient footprint possible. More

Explore Color & Design Learn how inspired color and design can engage the senses and emotions. More

Combat Counterfeits Counterfeiting is a problem that extends well beyond the designer apparel and film industries. Are your products at risk? More

Regulatory Issues An overview on navigating through the regulatory maze. More

Benefits of Metal Replacement Why consider plastics in lieu of metal? Read some of the primary benefits. More

Lightweighting Simplified An overview of the impact of removing weight, and subsequently improving ergonomics and fuel efficiency. More

Ammo Maker Gets Revolutionary Learn more about how PolyCase Ammunition improved design and function with high-density composites. More

VIDEO: Managing Skin Irritation for TPE Wearables This webinar highlights root causes and details remedies for wearable electronics designers. More

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. More

FIVE WAYS TO ENHANCE ERGONOMICS Learn about the multiple benefits available when adding TPEs to your products. More

Video: Using Thermochromic Effect TPEs Learn how to use TPEs that change color as temperature changes. More

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. More

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. More

Three Ways That Soft Touch Enhances Consumer Products Learn how to enhance the aesthetics and ergonomics of your consumer product with TPEs. More

Four Ways to Improve Surface Aesthetics with TPEs Learn four ways to improve your product's sensory and visual qualities with TPEs. More

Winning Impact Modification: Using TPEs Discover how one manufacturer improved performance and reduced weight for $500,000 in annual savings. More

Avoid Lightweighting Mistakes Four ways to ensure you don’t take any missteps when removing weight. More

Achieving Color Harmony Read how we helped one electric carmaker shorten lead times and fine-tune color harmony in key molded interior parts. More

TPE Tackles Critical Issues, Saves $100,000 Custom TPE addresses critical issues and delivers $100,000 in annual savings. More

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. More

MEDICAL OEM Boosts Productivity Learn how this contract manufacturer reduced rejects and added $100,000 to its annual bottom line. More

TPEs for safety, durability, branding Adding safety, durability and signature blue color gave one medical device manufacturer the edge on its competition. More

Improve Medical Overmolding Medical hose manufacturer lowers costs and achieves higher flow by switching to TPE. More

Vibration Reduction and More Manufacturer improves saw cover while increasing efficiency, reducing scrap and saving $55,000 annually with overmolding process. More

Mouse Goes Premium with Soft Touch Enhanced user experience drives increased market share and over $400,000 in new sales revenue. More

Protect Auto Interiors Find out how one supplier optimized properties, processing with UV-stable materials. More

Eliminate paint? No problem Masterbatch approach eliminates added cost, chemical volatility of painting. More

Tier 1 Drives Savings New material leads to cycle time improvement, reduced maintenance costs and color standardization. More

Reducing Costs in Solar Wiring This single-layer jacket amps up photovoltaic wire offering for a leading manufacturer. More

RoHS Compliance Expands Markets Learn how Kalas expanded its offerings by reducing heavy metal in wire, cable. More

EMI Shielding Adds Speed Shielding connectors deliver higher speeds, lower costs than ever before. More

Radiation Shielding Without Lead Global medical device OEM outpaces competition with non-lead CT scanner components. More

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. More

Heat Dissipation Solution One manufacturer cut heat sink costs and improved agility for LED lighting assemblies by replacing aluminum. More

Durablility, Simplified Manufacturer finds improved durability and cost-effectiveness for plastic spinning tubes & bobbins. More

Non-halogen TPEs in Electrical Junction Boxes Non-halogen boxes deliver production efficiencies and increase sustainability. More

Microbe Protection for Catheters A breakthrough formulation improves the antimicrobial properties of tiny medical tubing. More

Meeting FDA Requirements with TPE Innovative dosing adapter helps parents avoid dispensing too much liquid medication to their children, and achieves greater production efficiencies. More

Savings and Appeal for Automotive Interior Automaker delivers 'wow' factor and $500,000 in annual savings with new colorant plus additive. More

Running Shoe Innovation with TPEs Find out how a premier shoe manufacturer created a breakthrough product that adapts to impact. More

Additives for Productivity Find out how a luxury European automaker met peak demand with a new cycle time reduction additive. More

Cutting Weight, Freeing Design With help from PolyOne, auto parts manufacturer HellermannTyton finds a nylon lightweighting solution. More

LED Heat Sinks A shift from metal drives an improved product line for one component manufacturer. More