iSmithers is pleased to announce that the fifth International Conference on Silicone Elastomers wil lbe held in Berlin, Germany, from 27-28 March 2012.

The panel of speakers will include:

Clemens Behmenburg, IKV Institut für Kunstoffverarveitung, Germany

Dr Ubaldo Colombo, Colmec SpA, Italy

Johannes Donner, Coperion GmbH, Germany

Oliver Franssen, Momentive Materials GmbH, Germany

Michel Gehrig, Hübers, Germany

Marc Kaup, L-LAB, Germany

Dr Christian Köhler, Rubicon, Germany

Jens Lambrecht, Wacker Chemie AG, Germany

Dr Burkhard Ledig, Momentive Performance Materials GmbH, Germany

Kurt Manigatter, Elmet Elastomere Produktions -und Dienstleistungs GmbH, Germany

Simone Marquardt, Dow Corning, Germany

Johann Müller, Wacker Chemie AG, Germany

Leopold Praher, ELAST/LIM-Maschinen, Austria

Harald Schmid, Klöckner DESMA Elastonertechnik, Germany

Annika Luks, Nabaltec AG, Germany

Dr Yangyong Wang, AdvanPro Limited, Hong Kong

Rüdiger Wissemborski, Chemische Fabrik Budenheim, Germany

Dr Hans-Peter Wolf, Dow Corning, GmbH, Germany

Iskender Yilgor, Koc University, Turkey

Silicone elastomers have a unique combination of properties not found with organic elastomers, such as stability over a very wide temperature range, good electrical properties and environmental resistance, no smell or taste, high biocompatibility, low softness without plasticizers, and high colourability and transparency.

Despite their relatively high cost, silicone elastomers are being increasingly used for applications where durability and safety in use are particularly important such as; automotive, electrical and electronic, domestic appliances, food processing, medical devices and baby bottle teats.

This conference aims to cover the whole range of silicone elastomer materials, including high temperature vulcanised (HTV), room temperature vulcanised (RTV) and liquid silicone rubber (LSR). The aim is to bring together manufacturers, processors, designers and researchers with a common interest in silicone elastomer materials, applications and processing, to inform them of current developments and provide networking opportunities.  

Programme update:

Annika Luks, Nabaltec AG will present the paper "Mineral flame retardants for silicone elastomers - an option with many features" in place of Dr Oliver Töpfer. 

For further information about the conference please contact Alexandra Reeves, email: areeves@ismithers.net or tel: +44 (0)1939 250383.

A limited number of table-tops are available and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. For further information about marketing and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bill Allen, email: bill.allen@rapra.net or tel: +44 (0)1372 802086.

 Conference Language

 The conference will be conducted in English

Conference Prices

Companies sending one or two delegates
€1099 + VAT at 19% per delegate

Companies sending three or more delegates
€999 + VAT at 19% per delegate 

Registration includes a copy of the proceedings, lunch and refreshments on both days.

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