RDAbbott Shines at Akron LSR 2026 with Demo Day and Open House

Dates: September 14–17, 2026
Location: DoubleTree Akron Fairlawn

RDAbbott will play a pivotal role at the upcoming LSR 2026 conference, hosted by Executive Conference Management and backed by RDAbbott and BOY Machines. The event promises a comprehensive journey through liquid silicone rubber (LSR) production—from design to finished part.

What to Expect

• Audience: Designers, fabricators, suppliers, mold makers, equipment builders, and processing specialists.
• Key Topics:
• Medical device creation
• Material selection & performance limits
• Product design & simulation tools
• Tooling strategies and processing techniques
• Automation & cutting‑edge uses
• Regulatory issues

Featured Speakers

• Brian Swanton (NovationSi) – Organizing Committee Member
• Discusses tailoring LSR formulations to push performance boundaries and simplify manufacturing.
• Explores the balance between processing methods and custom mixes for optimal outcomes.

• Other Sessions
• Medical material selection
• New LSR processing methods
• Advanced testing for flame‑retardant connectors

These talks bring fresh insights from industry partners.

Open House – September 17

RDAbbott will host an Open House at its Barberton Service Center (shared with NovationSi). Highlights include:

• Live liquid injection molding demonstrations using Dow and DuPont silicones
• NovaSperse® color dispersions in action
• Introduction to ARBURG equipment

A free lunch provides a relaxed networking opportunity while touring the facility.

Registration & Participation

• Early‑Bird (until Aug 1): $1,295
• Regular: $1,595
• Exhibitor Tables & Sponsorship Packages available for companies interested in showcasing their solutions.

Get Involved

To learn more or sign up, visit the official LSR 2026 conference page:
https://executive-conference.com/conference/lsr-2026