CARPET PRODUCER N Y L O N C A R P E T • Antimicrobial effectiveness for residential and hospital carpets • Suitable for Bulked Continuous Filament (BCF) processed polyamide (nylon) • Limited impact on color • Quick development to address growing market needs for hygienic surface coverings • Developed efficient antimicrobial solution adapted to BCF processing for high-quality yarns • Reduced risk of discoloration with a smartbatch alternative • Leveraged global capabilities to offer quick development, trials and production quantities • Cesa™ Fiber Additives – antimicrobial additives KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

This paper discusses the reasons fogging occurs, tools to minimize it, and also a new development that can both limit fogging and support development of easy-to-open packaging. As a result of this testing, new anti-fog additives were developed and marketed. There were several key challenges that had to be met in the development of this specialty formulation.

MUSIC ACCESSORIES OEM G U I T A R P I C K S • Achieve colors that provide enhanced visibility in low-light environments • Shorten the product development time to accelerate speed to market • Create a framework of accessibility-focused picks that meet quality and performance standards • Provided onsite exploration using color theory and trend research to develop three color options for use in dimly lit environments or by people with low vision • Expedited the process with rapid color matching, iterations, and approvals, allowing time for additional matches to be explored • Developed specific colors that met all quality standards and offered unique, vibrant, and fun options ColorWorks™ Design Center, Phoenix, AZ KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

L E A D I N G C O N S U M E R P RO D U C T S O E M W A T E R P I T C H E R H A N D L E • Access to the latest colors & effects for inspiration and assistance with brand aesthetics • Meet sustainability expectations while maintaining product and brand integrity • Accelerate product development timeline to meet aggressive commercial deadlines • Offered blue marble effect in Oceanworks PS • Developed a proprietary blue marble aesthetic in a recycled PS, meeting brand and sustainability expectations • Expedited product development to satisfy ambitious timeline requirements • Provided ongoing inspiration and global support throughout the process OnColor™ (Remafin™) Polymer Colorants for polyolefins KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

THE CHALLENGE A global business equipment manufacturer decided to develop a premium line of computer mouse products that offered improved ergonomics and soft-touch qualities. Key to the product development effort was a soft-touch mouse grip that would give users a smooth feel, easy handling, and greater physical comfort. The Avient team worked carefully to develop a compound that could utilize existing tooling to avoid additional tooling costs.

Guided by their initiative to develop capabilities that provide additional protection for soldiers while reducing time and logistic requirements,1 the U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Survivability Engineering Branch enlisted the expertise of Edwards Design and Fabrication, an Alabama-based equipment fabricator for commercial and government research and development organizations. Avient collaborated with Edwards to develop ballistic- resistant panels that were not only compatible with the required hardware but also met color requirements for better visual cover once deployed.

A new class of TPEs has been developed with the ability to bond to dissimilar thermoplastics, including PP, copolyester, ABS etc. Experimental Material Two classes of “universal overmolding TPEs” have been developed and used in this study. Conclusion Two classes of TPE formulations have been developed and studied for rigid thermoplastics overmolding applications.

W H A T Avient works with OEMs in almost every market around the world, and they all face the same challenge ... product development. You’ll benefit from FASTER AND DEEPER DEVELOPMENT because materials are in our DNA. HOW4D DESIGN PROCESSU S E O U R 4 D P R O C E S S T O A C C E L E R AT E N E W P R O D U C T D E V E L O P M E N T SPECIALTY PORTFOLIO We combine design services with Avient’s materials portfolio to bring an unbiased, expert point of view to your design1 Color & Additives Engineered Materials Composites Soft Touch Distribution Rely on our technical expertise to validate that designs are manufacturable and materials will perform as intended once formed MANUFACTURING4 FEA/Moldflow/Mechanical SimulationDesign OptimizationDesign for Manufacturing Processing Expertise Supply Chain Development Visualize color, material and finish options using our exclusive tools and expertise3 COLOR, MATERIAL & FINISH (CMF)DESIGN Color & EffectsTexture/FinishApplication Development Material Specification 2 INDUSTRIALDESIGN From ergonomics and concept sketches to 3D models and photo rendering, you can count on our world-class studio to help you innovate Ethnography Brand Language Development Ergonomics & Usability Concept Sketching 3D Modeling 3D Prototypes Photo Renderings WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Involving ColorWorks at the earliest stage of product development can simplify the development process, shorten time-to-market, control costs and feasibility, and manage global color consistency. Once the framework is established, the development process kicks into high gear, utilizing a comprehensive toolbox of cutting-edge technologies: • Mood boards for conceptualization • Extensive color libraries, both physical and digital • Rapid prototyping and sampling • Photorealistic 3D rendering • Accurate cost and feasibility assessment tools This iterative process allows for quick turnarounds and efficient approvals, ensuring that the final product meets all expectations. This collaborative design approach has been shown to reduce development times by 50% or more and generate substantial total cost savings.

The current paper introduces novel developments in this area. GLS has focused its R&D efforts on the chemistry and technology of developing overmolding compounds to virtually any substrate. NOVEL TPE DEVELOPMENTS: Non-Drying TPEs for PC, ABS, PBT and their alloys Novel classes of non-drying TPEs which can overmold onto a variety of engineering thermoplastics have been developed.