https://www.avient.com/industries/consumer/consumer-discretionary/home-household/pet-care-supplies
Explore 3D Printing
3D printing is having an impact on our world - learn how it can impact your business today
https://www.avient.com/industries/telecommunications/connectors-components
3D-MIDs, Molded Interconnect Devices, Plugs, Socket Connectors, Terminal Blocks, Printed Circuit Boards
3D-MIDs, Molded Interconnect Devices, Plugs, Socket Connectors, Terminal Blocks, Printed Circuit Boards
https://www.avient.com/products/polymer-colorants/high-temperature-color-concentrates/colorant-chromatics-pes/psu/ppsu-colorants
3D Dental Scanner
Precolor for 3D Dental Scanner
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6450
PLA 3D CLAY RED 7621U
PLA 3D ROYAL BLUE 293C
https://www.avient.com/resources/safety-data-sheets?page=6360
PLA 3D TAN 2311C #2110
PLA 3D MAROON #2103
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2022-02/Avient Design Overview Brochure.pdf
HOW4D DESIGN PROCESS
USE OUR 4D PROCESS TO ACCELERATE NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
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 Simulation
Design Optimization
Design 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 & Effects
Texture/Finish
Application Development
Material Specification
2 INDUSTRIAL
DESIGN
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?
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2020-10/avient-design-impact-protection-project.pdf
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Simplified Drop Test
• 65g steel ball
• Dropped from 305mm
• Onto 3.175mm thickness flat
samples
Materials Tested
• Standard TPE 30 Shore A
• TPU alloy 60 Shore A
• Damping TPE 32 Shore A
VDT reduces
bounce
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
Image courtesy of Airobag TV
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
Simulation of Impact
A weight dropped onto protective element in
contact with rigid substrate
https://www.youtube.com/c/AirobagTV/videos
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SIMULATION & CALIBRATION
E N 1 6 2 1 - 1 L E V E L 2
REFINING THE DESIGN
D E S I G N A N D M A T E R I A L C O M B I N A T I O N
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• A number of different shapes and
designs are created and simulated to
determine which one works best
• Refining to meet EN standard
• VDT TPEs can help reach compliance
with EN1621-1 level 2 and EN1621-2
level 1
• Optimum protection can be achieved
by combining industrial design and
engineering
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VALIDATION
P R O T O T Y P I N G W I T H 3 D P R I N T I N G
3D Printing Validation
-15% -10% -5% 0% 5% 10%
Density
Tensile Strength //
Tear resistance //
Rebound resilience 2mm
3D Printed VDT vs Injection Molded
VDT can be 3D printed for concept evaluation early in the design process
SUMMARY
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• Enabled a new, compact design with a
customized VDT TPE formulation
• Improved user comfort and functionality
• Fulfilled EN standards
• Reduced number of prototyping tools
required
• Reduced time spent in product development
by 40 percent, enabling faster
commercialization of product
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=35
New Edgetek™ Material from Avient Streamlines Production for 3D MID/LDS Applications in Asia
https://www.avient.com/news/archives?page=65
PolyOne Launches New Technologies, Highlights Design Services and 3D Printing at NPE 2015
https://www.avient.com/sites/default/files/2021-01/virtual-reality-application-bulletin.pdf
DEFENSE
• Battlefield
simulation
• Flight & vehicle
simulation
• Medic training
• Virtual bootcamp
CO
NSUMER
E
DU
CATION
• Video games
• Live events
• Video entertainment
• Theatre
• Virtual theme parks
• Virtual museums
& galleries
• Virtual
immersion
• Global
connectivity
HEALTHCARE
• Surgical
simulation
• Phobia treatment
• Robotic surgery
• Skills training
• Diagnostics
RETAIL & FASHION• Virtual stores
• 3D human forms
for design
• 3D fashion
portfolios
REAL ESTATE
EN
GINEERING
• 3D modeling
tools
• Design tools
• Prototyping
• Construction
• Architectural
design
• Virtual tours
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