Tagged: Materials Science

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, RDAbbott hosted a webinar about Dow SILASTIC™ HCRs. During this 53-minute presentation, Jake Steinbrecher and Dave Armstrong of Dow explore how custom SILASTIC™ HCR silicone solutions can be engineered to solve real-world challenges—enabling safer, more efficient, and longer-lasting products.

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. Learn more and watch recording.

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.

The Detroit Rubber Group will host its Fall Technical Meeting on Thursday, October 23, at Airboss of America Corporation’s Auburn Hills facility, The event runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (ET) and includes technical presentations and a tour of Airboss’ manufacturing facility. Steve Griffin, RDAbbott’s Director of Business Development, will be one of the featured presenters and will share insights on Conductive Silicone Technology.

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 Technical Conference kicks off at 1:00 PM and includes a presentation by RDAbbott’s Rick Ziebell on Conductive Silicone Technology. Then, starting at 5:00 PM, the Oktoberfest and Mini Expo will begin— marking the first time RDAbbott and its manufacturing subsidiary, NovationSi, will be exhibiting side by side at this event.

RDAbbott has hired Dr. Ragin Amrutiya as its first Innovation Business Development Manager. In this newly created role, Ragin will drive business growth by identifying and developing new opportunities through innovative approaches, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. His work will blend strategic foresight with hands-on execution, guided by a passion for emerging technologies and entrepreneurial thinking.

Join us on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) for this free webinar. This online event will feature new DuPont™ Liveo™ Class VI (C6) low-viscosity liquid silicone rubber (LSR) formulations for intricate, injection-molded healthcare components. We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Leanna Foster, R&D Scientist with DuPont Liveo™ Healthcare Solutions, as our presenter.

The Ohio Rubber Group will hold its Fall Technical Meeting on Tuesday, September 23, at the Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg in Twinsburg, Ohio. The event runs from 4:00 to 9:00 PM and includes technical presentations, a social hour, and dinner. Steve Griffin, RDAbbott’s Director of Business Development, is one of the presenters and will discuss Conductive Silicone Technology.

Due to its large particle size and low structure, Cancarb’s Thermax® N990 is an ideal choice for applications that require strong dynamic properties, such as bushings, engine mounts, bump stops, and other NVH components. Check out this webinar recording to discover how Thermax® N990 medium thermal carbon black stacks up against other types of carbon black.