Shin-Etsu hosted hands-on LSR processing training with key industry leaders

Akron. OH – In an effort to provide advanced education on the processing and property advantages of liquid silicone rubber (LSR), Shin-Etsu Silicones of America (SESA: A U.S. subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., Japan) recently conducted its largest ever LIMS™ (Liquid Injection Molding System) Processing Training Course at their 7,000 ft2 state-of-the-art LIMS Technical Center (LTC) in Akron, Ohio. The hands-on training event took place over three days and was attended by over 30 industry customers and 15 supplier partners.

The comprehensive course was taught by industry experts from leading suppliers with decades of experience. There were classroom presentations on the following topics: Fundamentals of Silicone / Dosing Systems / Injection Molding Machines / LIMS Tooling / Processing.

However, two full days were dedicated to hands-on learning in the LTC with attendees rotating through three complete injection molding cells.

The focus of SESA’s LIMS Processing Training Course was to provide hands-on LSR processing training from industry-leading experts using their state-of-the-art equipment to mold products with the latest LIMS products, locally manufactured in SESA’s brand new Akron, Ohio plant.

According to North America Marketing Manager, Eric Bishop, “Shin-Etsu was able to leverage our LTC’s expanded equipment capabilities with select supplier partners and our world class materials, to provide a real-world experience for our customer attendees. Overall, it was a tremendous success with lots of positive feedback, and we and our partners look forward to hosting an even better course in 2025.”