PolyOne also will present an update to the unique 3D-MID (three dimensional molded interconnect device) manufacturing technology it highlighted at its stand during Fakuma 2014.

Surround™ is an electrically conductive, long fiber thermoplastic material formulated specifically to work in critical electronic applications such as advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), medical devices, and wire and cable and electrical connectors.

Compartment Cover for Medical Device

Several grades of Gravi-Tech materials used for X-ray devices provide radiation shielding performance comparable to that of lead, yet these grades are 37 percent lighter.

Designed to help you overcome challenges for healthcare devices and applications

Medical Overmolding Avient has several USP VI overmolding products available for use in medical device applications.

EXTERNAL FIXATOR DEVICE S T A B I L I Z I N G R O D S • Durable material that withstands everyday use • Light weight for easy customer handling • Precise stiffness to support load requirements and extend product lifetime • Maintained stiffness and straightness necessary for halo applications • Provided superior strength-to-weight ratio vs. metal • Appealed to aesthetics while maintaining high performance needs • Maximized user comfort via customized Avient Design services Glasforms™ Carbon Fiber Rods KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER D I S P O S A B L E M E D I C A L T R A Y • Excellent wear resistance that can sustain a minimum of 2,000 rotations • Withstand freezing temperature as low as -20°C • Can be sterilized by EtO • Delivered excellent wear resistance performance to fully meet customer’s request • Provided dimensional stability required for this medical application • Reduced friction to lower the noise during operation LubriOne™ Internally Lubricated Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

S U R G I C A L T O R Q U E W R E N C H SURGICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER • Excellent wear resistance and lubricity • Easy-to-mold • Good chemical resistance, excellent disinfection performance • Dimensional stability • Formulated a specialty thermoplastic that retained physical properties and dimensional stability under various testing conditions • Provided a custom solution faster than competitors to support accelerated speed to market Edgetek™ Engineered Polymer Formulation KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?

Trilliant XR - CT and MRI Scanners MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURER M R I A N D C T S C A N N E R S • Uniform shielding with no “hot spots” • X-ray shielding up to 140 KeV • Meet European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) future compliance requirements • Provided a lead alternative solution that delivered improved geometric flexibility for more uniform radiation shielding • Lowered shielding component costs 30-50% by eliminating machining and assembly steps Trilliant™ XR Lead Replacement Thermoplastics KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT?