Purchase the proceedings for Silicone Elastomers!
The proceedings are now available to purchase for the inaugural Silicone Elastomers US 2011 conference, which took place December 6-7, 2011, at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel in Rosemont, IL. For more information or to purchase the proceedings, please contact Rebecca Kotsimpulos at +1 207 781 9616.
Attendees of the first North American edition of the conference learned about the latest industry insights while also making valuable connections with their silicone elastomers colleagues.
More than 20 speakers from such companies as 2KM US Inc., AkzoNobel Polymer Chemicals, Elmet Elastomere Productions GmbH, M.R. Mold & Engineering Corp., and SIMTEC Silicone Parts, LLC, to name just a few, presented at the conference. The agenda covered the entire spectrum of the silicone elastomers supply chain, including:
* Research developments
* New applications
* Technical innovations
* Compliance
* Molding
* Process control
* Market trends and opportunities
* And much, much more!
Be sure to join us for Silicone Elastomers 2012!
The 5th annual European edition of Silicone Elastomers will take place March 27-28, 2012, in Berlin, Germany. Visit the conference website for full details and to register.
| | Tuesday, December 6 |
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| 8:00 | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 | Introduction and Welcome to Silicone Elastomers US 2011 |
| | Session 1: Financing |
| 9:15 | Financing and Investment Options in Emerging Markets
Anil Chandramani, Chief Investment Officer & Global Sector Lead, Chemicals & Fertilizers, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CORPORATION |
| | Session 2: Innovations & Silicone Elastomer Materials |
| 9:45 | Innovation in Fluorosilicone for Automotive Applications
Chris Tan, Marketing Manager, MOMENTIVE PERFORMANCE MATERIALS |
| 10:15 | Silicone Elastomers: Beyond Traditional Self-Bonding and Self-Lubricating Technology
Scott Richardson, Technical Marketing Manager, WACKER CHEMICAL CORPORATION |
| 10:45 | Refreshment Break |
| 11:15 | Living Polymerization Routes to Dual Functional Silicone Elastomers
Jonathan Goff, Manager, Silicones R&D, GELEST INC. |
| 11:45 | Elastomer Quality and Purity
Charles Olsen, Jr., General Manager, KCC AMERICA |
| 12:15 | Roundtable Luncheon |
| 1:45 | Multi-Component Molding of Liquid Silicone Rubber over Thermoplastics
Eric Bishop, North America Marketing Manager, SHIN-ETSU SILICONES OF AMERICA |
| | Session 3: Testing, Compliance and Applications |
| 2:15 | Classification and Characterization of Silicone Elastomers for Applications
Paul Tuckner, President, GRACE TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT |
| 2:45 | Refreshment Break |
| 3:15 | Silicone Elastomers for Medical Use: A Practical Guide to Compliance
Rick Ziebell, Technical Manager, R.D. ABBOTT COMPANY |
| 3:45 | Silicone Soft Skin Adhesive Technology
Christine Weber, Industry Specialist, DOW CORNING CORPORATION |
| 4:15 | Day One Concludes |
| 5:00 | Evening Reception |
| | Wednesday, December 7 |
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| 7:30 | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 | Opening Remarks |
| | Session 4: Fillers |
| 8:45 | Halloysite - The Natural Reinforcement for Elastomeric Systems
Chris DeArmitt, CTO, APPLIED MINERALS INC. |
| | Session 5: Processing Silicone Elastomers |
| 9:15 | Siloxane IPNs: Enhancing Thermoplastic Processing for High Performance Application
Edward Kimble, Product Manager, Silicones, GELEST INC. |
| 9:45 | Peroxide Curing of Silicone Elastomers
Anthony Bennett, Technical Development Manager, AKZONOBEL POLYMER CHEMICALS XTP-FUNCTIONAL CHEMICALS SBU
(Paper author: Leo Nijhof, AkzoNobel Polymer Chemicals B.V.) |
| 10:15 | Refreshment Break |
| 10:45 | Real World LSR/Silicon CAE Simulation
Torsten Kruse, President, KRUSE ANALYSIS INC. |
| 11:15 | Cold Runner Systems
Rick Finnie, President/CEO, M.R. MOLD & ENGINEERING CORP. |
| 11:45 | Viscoeleastic Behavior of Liquid Silicone Rubber
Professor Tim A. Osswald, Head of SIMTEC Technical Advisory Board, SIMTEC SILICONE PARTS, LLC |
| 12:15 | Roundtable Luncheon |
| 1:30 | New Developments in LSR Molding
Martin Neff, Manager Midwest Sales & Engineering, ARBURG INC. |
| 2:00 | LSR Select - A Review of Benefits Obtained by Providing the Molder Control of the LSR Cure Kinetics
Mark Neuber, Commercial Director and Business Director, Core Fluids & Elastomers, BLUESTAR SILICONES CORPORATION |
| 2:30 | LSR Metering & Mixing Tips for Process Control
Craig Lustek, Product Manager, 2KM US INC. |
| 3:00 | 2-Component Molding with Silicone and Thermoplastic
Ryan Cutler, Technical Sales North/South America, ELMET ELASTOMERE PRODUCTIONS GmbH |
| 3:30 | Closing Remarks and Conference Conclusion |
| | Super Early Bird
Expired Oct. 14 | Early Bird
Expired Nov. 4 | Full Price
Starting Nov. 5 |
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| Conference | $959 | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Tier 1 Exhibit | N/A | N/A | $2,500 |
| Tier 2 Exhibit | N/A | N/A | $1,500 |
Need to contact a member of the Silicone Elastomers US 2011 team? Below you will find the appropriate person and contact information for all of your questions.
Membership, Sponsorship + Exhibit Inquiries
Brian Santos
+1 207 781 9618
Program, Media + Association Partnership Inquiries
Rebecca Kotsimpulos
+1 207 781 9616
Conference Logistics Inquiries
Erin Morton
+1 207 781 9633
Hotel and Accommodation Information
The conference will be taking place at the Hyatt Rosemont in Rosemont, Illinois. Participants and speakers are responsible for booking their own accommodations, however, a limited number of rooms have been set aside at the hotel at a discounted rate of $149 per night, plus tax. To take advantage of this discounted rate, please book your room no later than Monday, November 21.
To Book Your Room
You can book your room at the discounted rate by either using the conference's dedicated reservation link or by calling + 1 888 421 1442 and mentioning you are with Smithers Apex's Silicone Elastomers US 2011.
About the Venue
Hyatt Rosemont
6350 N. River Road,
Rosemont, Illinois, USA 60018
Stay in style at the luxurious, boutique-style Hyatt Rosemont. The hotel offers all you need for a successful stay - beautifully-appointed guestrooms, generous work areas, delicious dining, flexible meeting space and the latest wireless technology. Savor a delicious meal at Networks Restaurant, the newly-renovated restaurant and bar, or order room service and relax in your comfortable hotel suite or guestroom. This standout among Rosemont hotels is conveniently located minutes from O'Hare Airport in picturesque Rosemont, Ill., is just minutes from downtown Chicago's bustling shopping, nightlife and cultural events.
Connect with your customers
Silicone Elastomers US 2011 offers a unique opportunity to showcase your products and services to a high-level network of industry leaders who are shaping the silicone elastomers strategies of today and tomorrow. As a sponsor or exhibitor, you will have the chance to connect one on one with your current and potential customers and build leads, relationships and brand awareness for your company.
We will work directly with you to find the right fit for your budget and business goals. Download our brochure to learn more about the many sponsorship and exhibit options available, then contact Brian Santos at +1 207 781 9618 and we will put together the right promotional package for you. Don't miss out on this valuable chance to connect with your current and future customers at Silicone Elastomers US 2011!