RDAbbott to host free webinar showcasing DuPont LSRs for healthcare

Garden Grove, CA – 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.

Dr. Leanna Foster is an R&D scientist with DuPont Liveo™ Healthcare Solutions, focusing on developing new elastomer products. With 13 years of experience in healthcare materials, including 6 years specializing in silicones, she has extensive experience in chemical and physical characterization, structure-property relationships, and experimental design. Dr. Foster holds a PhD in Macromolecular Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MS in Material Science & Engineering from the University of Virginia. She previously supported customers in technical service, enhancing her comprehensive expertise in healthcare applications.

For over 80 years, silicones have played a critical role in the healthcare industry. These synthetic polymers have driven advances in material and molding technologies while enabling the development of innovative solutions to address complex healthcare challenges.

Modern liquid injection molding has reshaped production processes, delivering rapid throughput and challenging silicone suppliers to develop materials that support high-efficiency operations. Low-viscosity silicone formulations now enable the creation of intricate components, such as thin-walled designs, while supporting faster injection speeds.

To learn more about this webinar, visit: https://rdabbott.com/news/2025-sept25-webinar