TLARGI Oktoberfest and Technical Conference (October 7)
July 31, 2025
The Los Angeles Rubber Group (TLARGI) will host its annual Technical Conference, Oktoberfest, and Mini Expo on Tuesday, October 7, at the Brea Community Center in Brea, California. The address is 695 Madison Way, Brea, CA 92821.
Event Overview
The Technical Conference begins at 1:00 PM and will feature new projects, materials, equipment, and general advances in the local rubber industry. Rick Ziebell, Technical Fellow at RDAbbott, will discuss Conductive Silicone Technology. (See additional details below.) Information about additional presenters and presentations will be published when available.
The Oktoberfest and Mini Expo starts and 5:00 PM. For the first time, both RDAbbott and its manufacturing subsidiary, NovationSi, will exhibit side by side at this event. NovationSi specializes in custom silicone solutions for niche applications. Be sure to stop by our tables to discover how your challenges and our applied curiosity spark innovative solutions for mixers and fabricators.
Featured Presentation: Conductive Silicone Technology
Rick Ziebell will discuss Conductive Silicone Technology during the Technical Conference that begins at 1 PM.
His presentation will explore how the electrical characteristics of silicone elastomers can be fundamentally altered using conductive fillers, enabling novel solutions for industries requiring conductivity ranges from static-dissipative up to and including electrostatic dissipation (ESD), and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.
Attendees of Rick’s presentation will gain insights into:
- The basics of conductivity and resistivity in silicone elastomers, including key measurement methods and materials science considerations.
- The importance of filler selection, aspect ratios, and their effects on electrical performance and elastomeric properties.
- An overview of PURmix® conductive silicone technologies available from NovationSi, including electrically transmissive, static-dissipative, and EMI-shielding silicone compounds.
- Real-world application examples across medical devices, industrial electronics, transportation, energy storage, and consumer goods.
This session will provide practical knowledge for engineers and designers looking to leverage conductive silicone technologies for enhanced product performance and market differentiation.
If you’re interested in learning more about NovationSi products and services, contact us today.
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