Rick Ziebell, RDAbbott’s Technical Fellow, will be an instructor for Silicone Elastomers Technology and Fabrication, an expert-led course from M.R. Toub Training, scheduled for February 2 – 5, 2027, in Brea, California.
Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (ET) for a free webinar exploring how custom-engineered HCR formulations from Dow can help address demanding requirements for flame retardancy, thermal insulation, durability, and long-term performance. Through practical examples from the automotive/EV, aerospace, and energy industries, participants will gain insight into flame-retardant HCR compounds, silicone HCR foam technologies, and tailored solutions designed to solve complex engineering challenges.
Dow MobilityScience™ has launched an interactive 3D platform that explores advanced materials across key automotive systems, from electric vehicles to internal combustion engines. The tool provides a system-level approach that brings together Dow’s broad portfolio of material solutions for the transportation and automotive industries.
Cancarb Limited has published a Technical Bulletin about the benefits of using Thermax® N990CG in milking liners made of silicone. Thermax® N990CG is an FDA-approved thermal carbon black that’s designed to improve the properties and performance of rubber that’s used repeatedly with food items.
Dow has published a new white paper, “Blue Light Photothermal Aging of Thermoplastic and Silicone Lens Clusters,” with insights for luminaire designers, optical engineers, and LED module manufacturers. Through comparative testing under heat and blue-light irradiance, silicone optics demonstrated superior stability under high photothermal loads, while the thermoplastic optics were prone to discoloration, and, in some cases, catastrophic thermal runaway.
Craig Lustek, RDAbbott’s LSR Application Engineer, will co-present a liquid silicone rubber processing webinar with Sodick & Friends on July 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM (CST). This 1-hour session includes 30+ minutes of pre-recorded, in-cell training followed by a live Q&A session with presenters from across the silicone industry. Craig, along with the other featured presenters, will demonstrate a real-world fill study and explain how process parameters were selected, tested, adjusted, and validated to achieve a consistent, fully formed part.
RDAbbott de México, our Mexican subsidiary, is now a member of the Baja California Medical Device Cluster. This industry ecosystem includes medical device manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and government partners in Baja Mexico, which plays a vital role in global medical manufacturing. The Cluster was founded in 2003 and includes more than 50 member companies.
For decades, Chemlok® adhesives have helped engineers create durable rubber-to-metal bonds that improve performance, reduce vibration, and enhance reliability across countless applications. Discover the legacy of inventor Don Alstadt, explore the industries impacted by Chemlok technology, and access Parker Lord’s Chemlok® Adhesives Selector Guide to help identify bonding solutions for your next project.
RDAbbott will be exhibiting at MD&M Midwest 2026, the Midwest’s leading advanced manufacturing and MedTech event. Visit us in Booth 2421 to explore healthcare elastomer solutions, connect with our technical experts, and discuss materials and technologies for medical devices, biopharma processing, wound care, and implantable applications.
Join The Los Angeles Rubber Group, Inc. (TLARGI) on Tuesday, October 13, for Oktoberfest 2026. This annual gathering combines a Technical Conference, Mini Expo, networking opportunities, and dinner meeting, bringing together professionals from across the Southern California rubber and polymer industries.
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Phone: 562.944.5354
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