We, Asahi Kasei are the world leading supplier of SEBS polymers, developing cutting-edge new products based on our original polymer design technology.
Our SEBS polymers named "Tuftec" and "SOE" have been used for a wide variety of applications such as medical devices, automotive interior/exterior parts, footwear, food packaging, cable sheathing and so forth around the globe.

Dow delivers a portfolio of performance-enhancing solutions to serve the diverse needs of customers and industries around the world.
 
Our innovative silicon-based technology comprises a wide selection of silicone elastomers including specific formulations of liquid silicone rubber (LSRs), high consistency rubber (HCR) compounds, fluorosilicone rubbers (FSR and F-LSR) marketed under SILASTIC™ and DOWSIL™ brands dedicated to serve a wide range of applications in mobility, consumer, industrial and electrical markets.
 
As a global leader in innovation and silicone technology, we are committed to bringing new and proven solutions to the market that do more for our customers and continue to improve the lives of consumers worldwide. Visit www.dow.com to learn more.

Maillefer is a global leader in pipe, tube, wire, cable and elastomer production solutions. We offer over 50 technologies and the widest services portfolio in the industry to cover nearby 20 extrusion applications. From us, you can always get the best technical fit and value – from a single component to a complete factory – to match your lifecycle needs. We help manufacturers exceed their goals, as no limit is fixed for us. Offering extrusion components, complete lines and consultation services throughout the world.

Momentive Performance Materials Inc. is a global leader in silicones and advanced materials, with a 75-year heritage of being first to market with performance applications for major industries that support and improve everyday life. Momentive’s innovative portfolio of silicone elastomers influence the design of hundreds of applications across a wide range of industries. Momentive´s customized formulations can meet customers’ precise specifications for a wide range of performance, processing and production requirements. The portfolio of high consistency and liquid silicone rubbers is the starting point for both innovative and imaginative ideas across a wide breadth of applications such as automotive, healthcare, consumer goods and more. 

The Institute of Material Engineering at the University of Kassel is divided into two departments: Metal Engineering and Polymer Engineering. Since 2008 Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hans-Peter Heim has been head of the department Polymer Engineering. The field of work focuses on plastic process technology, functions and digitalisation and materials and structures.     

UNIpace is a practice-oriented application center and belongs to the department of Polymer Engineering. The task is to carry out industry-related research and to be a service provider for industry. This polymer application center mainly deals with the processing of elastomers and especially silicone rubber. Liquid silicone rubber (=LSR) is processed in the injection molding process, multi-component injection molding process in combination with various thermoplastics and in the LAM-process. High consistency rubber (=HCR) is preprocessed by the help of a mixer and normally processed during extrusion or compression molding. In addition to the processing machines, there are the following testing devices: rebound elasticity, hardness, tear strength, IR spectroscopy, capillary rheometer, RPA, climate chamber and FTIR.

Nowadays UNIpace has 7 scientific assistants, 3 technical staff members and numerous student associates. The application center works together with over 30 companies worldwide.

For more information, see www.unipace.de
 

SPECIALIST IN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS FOR RUBBER AND SILICONE
 
UTH GmbH from Fulda/Germany specializes in manufacturing high quality machines and innovative technology for the rubber and silicone industry. Since its foundation in 1985 the company has successfully established itself on the international market. The core competencies of UTH are roll-ex® gear pump technology and fine mesh straining solutions for the gentle and clean processing of rubber and silicone.

UTH GmbH, a high-performance partner with extensive expertise, has set itself the goal of using intelligent technologies to perfect the manufacture of high-quality rubber and silicone products. In this process the proven roll-ex® gear pump technology developed by UTH has become the global benchmark for fine mesh straining of rubber and silicone compounds.

Based on the modular designed roll-ex® gear pump system the company provides a comprehensive product range – be it machines for series production, system solutions or customer-specific special machines or innovations like the roll-ex® MDSE, an integrated solution for mixing silicone rubber and elastomers.