Webinar Recording: “C6-8XX Next Generation LSR for Healthcare Innovation”
September 25, 2025
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, RDAbbott hosted a webinar titled “C6-8XX Next Generation LSR for Healthcare Innovation.”
In this 43-minute presentation, Dr. Leanna Foster, R&D Scientist with DuPont Liveo™ Healthcare Solutions, highlights new DuPont™ Liveo™ Class VI (C6) low-viscosity liquid silicone rubber (LSR) formulations for intricate, injection-molded healthcare components.
This recording is part of RDAbbott’s 2025 Webinar Series which provides technical insights, materials updates, and processing recommendations from our supplier partners.
Why You Should Watch and Listen
For over 80 years, silicones have played a critical role in the healthcare industry. These synthetic polymers have driven advances in material and molding technologies while enabling the development of innovative solutions to address complex healthcare challenges.
Modern liquid injection molding has reshaped production processes, delivering rapid throughput and challenging silicone suppliers to develop materials that support high-efficiency operations. Low-viscosity silicone formulations now enable the creation of intricate components, such as thin-walled designs, while supporting faster injection speeds.
This free recording explores how strategic material selection can enhance processing efficiency and help the healthcare industry to meet evolving needs with innovative solutions.
About the Presenter
Dr. Leanna Foster is an R&D scientist with DuPont Liveo™ Healthcare Solutions, focusing on developing new elastomer products. With 13 years of experience in healthcare materials, including 6 years specializing in silicones, she has extensive experience in chemical and physical characterization, structure-property relationships, and experimental design. Dr. Foster holds a PhD in Macromolecular Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MS in Material Science & Engineering from the University of Virginia. She previously supported customers in technical service, enhancing her comprehensive expertise in healthcare applications.
To learn more about the other webinars in RDAbbott’s 2025 Webinar Series, visit RDAbbott.com/news/2025webinars.
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