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MAJOR TIER 1
SUPPLIER
C O N N E C T O R C O V E R
• EMI-shielding performance at frequencies from 30 MHz up
to 2 GHz
• Excellent dimensional stability
• Must meet robust mechanical property targets including
tensile strength and elongation at break
• Worked in close collaboration with the OEM from
the start of the development process in order to
fully understand their key requirements
• Developed a customized material providing the
required EMI-shielding performance which,
removing the need for secondary metallization
manufacturing processes, reduced cycle time
Surround™ NN- 14 NICF SIP Black
Formulation
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
EMI SHIELDING AT LOWER FREQUENCIES
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DUAL-BAND
ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M
• Ceramic replacement
• Miniaturization
• Moldable
• Formulated materials for specific Dk/Df values
• Delivered lower signal loss versus ceramic
• Enhanced mechanical properties and
eliminated secondary processing
• Provided stable dielectric performance during
injection molding process
Edgetek™ Dielectric Constant (Dk) Formulations
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
DIELECTRIC PERFORMANCE
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CABLE GUARD
C O M P O U N D A R C H E R Y B O W
• Consistent quality that withstands extreme outdoor
conditions
• Dimensional stability to improve durability and extend
product life
• Lightweight material for easy customer handling
• Strong, long-lasting quality
• Maintained stiffness and straightness while
upholding performance and aesthetic
specifications
• Provided dimensional stability necessary
for outdoor applications
• High strength-to-weight ratio enabled high
performance without adding significant
weight
Glasforms™ Pultruded Carbon Fiber Rod
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
STIFFNESS + STRAIGHTNESS
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ANTENNA
MANUFACTURER
P H A S E S H I F T A N T E N N A
• Achieved miniaturization through customized
high dielectric constant (Dk) materials
• Offered high Dk grades with superior
processing window and stability compared to
lower Dk ( < Dk6.0) grades
• Verified dimensional and electrical stability
would also meet needs of navigation system
substrate to streamline sourcing
Edgetek™ Formulations for 5G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
HIGH DK PERFORMANCE
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BIC
S O L E I L C L I C K 5 W O M E N ’ S
R A Z O R H A N D L E
• Recycled material
• Good colorability
• Soft, grippy feel for razor handle
• Overmolds on to ABS
• Comparable performance to traditional TPE
• Collaborated with BIC to develop a custom
thermoplastic elastomer grade with 62% recycled
content
• Enabled BIC to work towards its sustainability
commitment to use 50% non-virgin petroleum
plastic by 2030
• Increased overall recycled content in the Soleil
Click 5 Women’s Razor to 40%
Custom reSound™ REC Recycled Content
TPE
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY
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NORBERT MERKLEIN
Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Color, Additives and Inks
Norbert Merklein serves as vice president and general manager for the Europe, Middle
East and Africa (EMEA) region of Color, Additive and Inks at Avient Corporation, a premier
provider of specialized and sustainable material solutions and services.
Merklein joined Avient in July of 2020 through the acquisition of the Clariant
Masterbatch business.
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WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
MEDICAL DEVICE
MANUFACTURER
C O M P R E S S I O N C O N T R O L L E R
H O U S I N G G R I P
• Good adhesion to PCTG
• Comfortable grip combined with ergonomics
• Medical regulation compliance
• Provided a medical-grade TPE with excellent
bonding to PCTG and good chemical resistance
• Improved ergonomics and aesthetics with a soft-
touch material
• Met medical regulation compliance: FDA21 CFR
177.2600
• Delivered good colorability to ensure a stable
esthetic
KEY REQUIREMENTS
OVERMOLDING + REGULATORY SUPPORT
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Versollan Thermoplastic Elastomers
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SWIMMING POOL
CLEANER OEM
C L E A N E R C O N N E C T O R
• Durable and will not rust
• Dimensional stability
• Easy to process
• Delivered a corrosion-resistant, long glass
fiber-reinforced material with excellent
strength and modulus to replace steel
• Offered low moisture absorption and good
chemical resistance to maintain performance
• Responded quickly and provided local
technology support on mold design and
injection process
OnForce Long Glass Fiber Nylon Composite
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
RUST FREE + GOOD SURFACE FINISH
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PHONE CASE
MANUFACTURER
P H O N E C A S E
• Formulated TPE with 43% bio-based
content plus favorable UV resistance and
vibration damping performance compared to
standard TPE
• Received radiocarbon (C14) international
certificate for bio-based content
• Provided excellent bonding ability with good
aesthetics
• Matched design specs with an easily
colored material using traditional TPE
colorants
reSoundTM OM TPEs
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
SUSTAINABILITY + COLORABILITY
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Dynaflex G - Chair Lumbar Support
LEADING SEATING
MANUFACTURER
C H A I R L U M B A R S U P P O R T
• Superior tensile strength to minimize stretching
• Good aesthetics including look, feel and color consistency
• Ability to meet aggressive customer timeline
• Engaged technical service teams early to
review material and application
requirements, expediting lead time
• Conducted in-person technical support and
coaching during mold trials and production
in Tijuana, Mexico
• Enabled customer to achieve consistent
product appearance by determining the
ideal let down ratios for the existing color
concentrate
Dynaflex™ G
KEY REQUIREMENTS
WHY AVIENT?
AVIENT SOLUTION
TENSILE STRENGTH + LOCAL SUPPORT
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