In 2016, Avient - which, at the time, was operating as PolyOne - announced development of a lightweight, carbon fiber-reinforced underbody brace, which is offered as a performance upgrade for the C7 generation of General Motors’ popular Chevrolet Corvette sports car.  The carbon fiber-reinforced composite part was 17% lighter than the stock aluminum part, and the composite held up well in GM's extensive vibration, shake and road test regimen. General Motors uses the Corvette as a validation vehicle for many of its new technologies, including new, lightweight composites.  

LIGHTWEIGHT PROTECTION FOR ENHANCED SECURITY & DURABILITY COMPOSITE BALLISTIC PANELS IN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS Increasing defense budgets Increasing demand for lightweight materials Composite ballistic panels offer varying levels of protection. CUSTOM ENGINEERING Ballistic panels can be tailored to meet specific protection requirements, ensuring optimal security for various applications. Thermoset and Thermoplastic Panels: What’s the Difference?

OFF-ROAD VEHICLE MANUFACTURER U N I F I E D S E A T I N G S H E L L • Consolidate parts to reduce manufacturing costs • Maintain performance while replacing metal seating frame with lightweight composite material • High durability to withstand harsh usage environments • Delivered long glass fiber reinforced thermoplastic solution providing metal-like performance with excellent toughness • Lowered component costs with single-piece injection molded seat shell • Utilized global capabilities to meet manufacturing supply chain needs Complēt™ Long Glass Fiber PA66 Composite KEY REQUIREMENTS WHY AVIENT? AVIENT SOLUTION COST REDUCTION + LIGHTWEIGHTING LEARN MORE Copyright © 2020, Avient Corporation. https://www.avient.com/products/long-fiber-technology/long-fiber-technologies/compl-t-long-fiber-reinforced-structural-thermoplastics

CASE STUDY: POLYSTRAND™ THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITES REDUCE WEIGHT, ADD STRENGTH TO INDUSTRY-FIRST SNOWBOARD BINDINGS Discover how Polystrand™ continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastics can add lightweight strength and durability to your application. Injection overmolding with thermoplastic composite laminates combines the advantages of injection molding—the ability to create complex shapes and fast cycle times—with the lightweight strength and durability of continuous fiber reinforcement. Torsional flex placed specifically where it’s needed in a strong, ultra-lightweight, customized binding.

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