Join RDAbbott at LSR 2026 in Akron this September and explore the full journey of liquid silicone rubber, from material selection through molding and production. With expert-led sessions, partner presentations, and a hands-on Open House experience, this year’s event connects every step from art to part.
Join us August 25 – 27, 2026, in Barberton, Ohio, for “Manufacturing with Silicone Rubber,” a comprehensive workshop hosted by RDAbbott from a fabricator’s point-of-view. There’s also an optional training opportunity on August 28 for one-on-one discussions with instructors and deeper dives into process development.
RDAbbott’s June 2026 Custom LSR Processing Training is a two-day, hands-on learning experience designed for processors, molders, and engineers looking to strengthen their Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) processing knowledge and optimize production performance. Hosted at RDAbbott’s LSR Application Center in Barberton, Ohio, this expert-led training will cover silicone fundamentals, injection molding machine setup, dosing systems, tooling considerations, and fill study analysis using industry-leading equipment and real-world processing applications.
Join RDAbbott and Dow for an exclusive Lunch n’ Learn at RDAbbott’s Service Center in Barberton, Ohio, on March 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (ET). This collaborative event brings together industry-leading experts and equipment partners from Sodick, Roembke, and Nexus to showcase the latest advancements in medical-grade silicone elastomers and processing technologies.
Visit RDAbbott and NovationSi in Booth 1540 at the new Global Polymer Summit (GPS 2025) from September 8 to 11 in Cleveland, Ohio. Come talk to our team members and learn about the latest products and technologies from our supplier partners, many of whom are also exhibiting.
Join us August 26 – 28, 2025, in Barberton, Ohio, for “Manufacturing with Silicone Rubber,” a comprehensive workshop hosted by RDAbbott from a fabricator’s point-of-view. There’s also an optional training opportunity on August 29 for one-on-one discussions with instructors and deeper dives into process development.
Join us August 27 – 30 in Barberton, Ohio, for “Manufacturing with Silicone Rubber,” a comprehensive workshop hosted by RDAbbott from a fabricator’s point-of-view. Attendees of this four-day workshop will learn practical techniques, testing methods, and insights, plus equipment troubleshooting tips for processing silicone rubber from industry professionals through a combination of classroom instruction and interactive workshops.
Thanks to the generous spirit of our employees and nearby colleagues, RDAbbott’s “75 Acts of Kindness” campaign, a year-long effort to celebrate our company’s 75th Anniversary, is off to an inspiring start!
The Greater Akron Polymer Cluster recently provided an “Exploring Polymers Workshop” to high school students in Barberton, Ohio. Representatives from RDAbbott, NovationSi, and FocusCFO® presented the two-part series to Honors Chemistry students at Barberton High School.
RDAbbott and NovationSi recently gave a group of Ohio middle schoolers a firsthand look at American manufacturing in action. On July 12th, approximately fifteen students from Barberton Middle School toured the 127,000+ sq. ft. facility in Barberton, Ohio, which is NovationSi’s headquarters and RDAbbott’s Northeast hub. The students learned how LSR and HCR differ, as well as how they’re made, tested, colored, and cured.