Build on Therma-Tech thermally conductive polymer formulations, PolyOne Corporation has received the 2012 Ringier Technology Innovation Award for the Plastics Industry. These advanced materials have been recognized for their role in making sustainable LED innovations possible. An independent panel of judges composed of experts from China’ s foremost industry associations, universities and research institutes selected PolyOne’ s new specialty material for recognition. The award specifically recognizes Therma-Tech thermally conductive grades for LEDs (l...

PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, announced that Finland-based Kruunutekniikka Oy, a leading manufacturer of solid-state LED lighting systems, has adopted Therma-Tech™ thermal management solutions to replace aluminum in its recently patented Coolics™ LED light fixtures. The PolyOne solution helps Kruunutekniikka Oy optimize its manufacturing processes and improve overall productivity. “These metal-replacement solutions manage heat while also providing the design...

An ideal alternative solution for metal replacement provides design freedom, enhanced thermal performance, weight reduction and manufacturing cost savings PolyOne Corporation (NYSE: POL), a premier global provider of specialized polymer materials, services and solutions, unveiled new Therma-Tech™ thermally conductive grades for light-emitting diode (LED) lighting applications this week at Chinaplas 2012 (booth N1F41). Replacing metal heat sinks with these new materials can enable parts consolidation and better management of hot spots, resulting in longer LED l...