Shin-Etsu Silicones to host open house at Akron technical center
Akron, OH — Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Inc. will host an open house this fall at its LIMS Technical Center, offering industry professionals a closer look at liquid silicone rubber processing and equipment.
The event is scheduled for Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the company’s 7,000-square-foot facility at 1120 Tower Drive.
The open house will bring together customers and supplier partners from across the liquid silicone rubber industry. Attendees will see live demonstrations across three fully integrated liquid injection molding cells featuring equipment from several manufacturers.
The showcase will include all-electric injection molding machines, dosing systems designed for precision and efficiency, and automated robotic systems integrated into molding operations. Tooling demonstrations will feature multi-cavity molds and modular training systems.
Eric Bishop, North America marketing manager, said the event is designed to connect customers with technical experts and highlight the company’s latest materials.
“The focus of our upcoming LIMS Technical Center open house is to facilitate networking between customers and industry-leading experts using their state-of-the-art equipment,” Bishop said. “Attendees will experience molding demonstrations using our latest world-class LIMS materials.”
The materials used in the demonstrations are produced at the company’s 35,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Akron.
Experts will be available throughout the event to answer technical questions and provide guidance on processing and material performance.
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America is a subsidiary of Japan-based Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. The company supplies silicone materials to industries including medical, automotive, electronics, aerospace, cosmetics and manufacturing.
Prospective attendees can register online in advance at https://forms.gle/Ek7xxkVFiktQcbsT8. For additional information, visit the company’s website or contact event organizers directly.