https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/transform-product-development-fea
It may also help to streamline lead times or avoid costs associated with performing multiple rounds of physical testing.
https://www.avient.com/idea/cutting-edge-product-development-rada-cutlery
The new formulation allowed them to go after new markets, including commercial kitchens, and improved cost efficiencies to balance the increased part size.
https://www.avient.com/idea/less-wear-more-wow
What’s more, using lubricants to protect a component from wear is a two-step process, because the part must first be manufactured, then coated with oil or grease, adding cost to the manufacturing process.
https://www.avient.com/idea/packaging-jumps-shelf
This first-of-its-kind innovation allows designers to add the tactile feel and aesthetics of TPEs to HDPE containers and packaging while keeping costs down and supporting environmental goals.
https://www.avient.com/idea/should-polymers-be-used-instead-aluminum-advanced-driver-assistance-system-housings
No need to face the extra processing times or costs that go into painting or vacuum metallization required with traditional polymer formulations.
https://www.avient.com/idea/emerging-trends-and-top-10-production-challenges-blow-molded-bottles
For packaging tier suppliers and converters, extrusion blow molding is a popular process due to low tool and die cost, fast production rates and ability to mold complex parts.
https://www.avient.com/news/extreme-conditions-are-no-match-new-outdoor-sign-material
This material solution offers exceptional thermoformed detail, improved material distribution, short heating and cooling cycles, and no pre-drying under normal conditions, enabling sign manufacturers to save on energy, labor and production costs.”
https://www.avient.com/news/new-polyone-technology-improves-brand-protection-and-reduces-counterfeits-consumer-electronics
In addition, a private sector 2013 study (Canon Study) indicated that a significant percentage of U.S. consumers lack a full understanding of the possible safety risks and the true long-term costs of counterfeit electronics.
https://www.avient.com/news/breakthrough-automotive-exterior-design-features-specialty-polyone-color-and-additive-system
Citroën notes that this will reduce the cost of vehicle ownership by reducing damage due to everyday bumps and scratches, such as those from shopping carts or the doors of other vehicles.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-expands-specialty-portfolio-high-performance-elastomer-technology-license
And with fewer processing steps leading to lower production costs, it’s a win-win.”
