Tagged: High Consistency Rubber

Join RDAbbott and Dow for an exclusive Lunch n’ Learn at RDAbbott’s Service Center in Barberton, Ohio, on November 6, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (ET). This collaborative event brings together industry-leading experts and equipment partners to showcase the latest advancements in medical-grade silicone elastomers and processing technologies.

RDAbbott is hosting a free webinar featuring Dow SILASTIC™ silicone HCRs on Thursday, October 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET). Jake Steinbrecher and Dave Armstrong of Dow Performance Silicones will be our presenters. Join us as we explore how custom SILASTIC™ HCR silicone solutions can be engineered to solve real-world challenges—enabling safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting products.

Join us at LSR 2025 in Irvine, California, from June 16 – 19 and learn about the latest innovations in liquid silicone rubber (LSR). RDAbbott is a co-organizer for this global event, where we will co-exhibit and co-sponsor with Dow and NovationSi.

NovationSi, RDAbbott’s manufacturing subsidiary, is set to showcase its expertise in custom silicone color dispersions at MD&M West 2025. Partnering with industry leaders ARBURG and ACH Solution, NovationSi will supply a custom NovaSperse® colorant for ARBURG’s injection mold cell. Visit Booth 4229 to experience cutting-edge molding technology, witness the production of high-quality silicone parts, and learn how NovationSi and RDAbbott provide unmatched technical support to the silicone market.

Rick Ziebell, RDAbbott’s Vice President of Technology and Technical Fellow, will be an instructor for Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication, an expert-led course from M.R. Toub Training, scheduled for January 28 – 31, 2025, from 8 AM to 5 PM (PT) each day. This university-accredited course will provide participants with continuing education credits from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

This informative webinar recording explores the regulatory and toxicological considerations impacting the use of silicone materials in today’s global market. It offers a comprehensive refresher on the European Chemicals Agency’s REACH program and its implications for liquid silicone and high consistency silicone rubber materials. It also covers upcoming global regulations that may affect silicones, from formulation to processing. As medical device applications evolve, staying ahead of these regulatory changes is essential. DuPont™ Liveo™ offers a versatile portfolio of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency rubber (HCR) materials designed to meet the stringent demands of this industry. Discover how regulatory changes may impact your silicone material choices and learn about solutions to stay compliant and innovative.

Join us for an informative webinar where we’ll explore the regulatory and toxicological considerations impacting the use of silicone materials in today’s global market. This webinar session will offer a comprehensive refresher on the European Chemicals Agency’s REACH program and its implications for liquid silicone and high consistency silicone rubber materials. We’ll also cover upcoming global regulations that may affect silicones, from formulation to processing. As medical device applications evolve, staying ahead of these regulatory changes is essential. DuPont™ Liveo™ offers a versatile portfolio of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) and high consistency rubber (HCR) materials designed to meet the stringent demands of this industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how regulatory changes may impact your silicone material choices and learn about solutions to stay compliant and innovative.

Join us in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for LSR 2024 from October 13 – 15 to discuss technological and scientific developments in LSR and explore its countless industry applications. LSR 2024 will kick off with a welcome reception on Sunday evening. It will continue with two days of technical presentations on Monday and Tuesday, including a panel discussion about advances in silicone materials, and an exhibitor area to connect with other attendees.

Rick Ziebell, RDAbbott’s Vice President of Technology and Technical Fellow, will be an instructor for Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication, an expert-led course from M.R. Toub Training, scheduled for January 30 to February 2, 2024, from 8 AM to 5 PM (PT) each day. This university-accredited course will provide participants with continuing education credits from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

In this webinar recording, Jake Steinbrecher and Brad Jones, Technical Service & Development Scientists for Dow, highlight opportunities for silicone rubber in electric vehicles (EVs) with an emphasis on safety and material compatibility.