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Join RDAbbott on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (ET) for a free webinar showcasing DuPont™ Liveo™ C6-8XX LSRs. These Class VI (C6) silicone elastomers deliver lower viscosity and improved rheology—enabling greater processing flexibility and manufacturing efficiency for intricate, injection-molded healthcare components.

The Association for Rubber Products Manufacturers (ARPM) has announced the dates and locations for its highly anticipated 2026 in-person training courses, designed to advance knowledge, technical expertise, and professional growth across the rubber industry.

Following the successful spin-off of Aumovio, Continental AG’s Supervisory Board is undergoing personnel changes. Stefan E. Buchner stepped down on September 4, 2025, to become the new chair of the Supervisory Board of Aumovio SE. Dr. Gunter Dunkel resigned effective September 17, 2025. Sabrina Soussan will join the Continental Supervisory Board as the new shareholder representative, with the local court expecting to appoint her at the end of September 2025. She will be nominated for election at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 30, 2026, after which the Supervisory Board is expected to elect her as its chair. She will succeed Prof. Wolfgang Reitzle, who will step down from the Continental Supervisory Board at the close of the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting as planned after 16 years.

Upcoming training courses cover a variety of topics and as a Rubber Division, ACS member you can enjoy $100 off every course and free access to all webinars. Not a member yet? Join today and start saving!

With its newly designed large-ring test bench for shaft seals, Freudenberg Sealing Technologies is strengthening its position as an innovation leader in the development and validation of high-performance seals for wind turbines, tunnel boring machines, and other heavy industry applications.
Seals in these sectors face extreme demands: harsh environmental conditions, high mechanical loads, and long service life. The wind energy industry, in particular, is evolving rapidly—with ever-larger turbines and increasingly complex challenges.

Lubrizol will be showcasing its most recent thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) innovations at K Show. The trade show will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8-15. Lubrizol’s TPU is applied in adhesives, compounding, additive manufacturing, and molded and extruded parts.
Selected key TPU innovative specialties from Lubrizol that will be featured at K Show 2025

Davis-Standard Global Services (DSGS), the aftermarket arm for Davis-Standard’s flagship and specialty brands (Brampton Engineering, Deacro, Gamma Machinery, and TSL Thermoforming), will share the advantages of full-featured customer service during K Show 2025. With the largest service-installed base worldwide, DSGS is a unifying force committed to machine uptime, optimized efficiency, multiple touch points for customers, and cross-training for a streamlined and receptive process.

Huntsman announced the development of a new supercritical foam (SCF) technology that can deliver a combination of lightweight cushioning, comfort and durability for sports and lifestyle footwear – while supporting manufacturers’ automation objectives. SMARTLITE® SCF 280 TPU is the latest product in a wider portfolio of SCF midsole technologies that includes SMARTLITE® SCF 285 TPU, which launched in 2024.