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- 24 – 26 February 2026
- RAI, Amsterdam
Halloween is here! The world of costume and makeup enthusiasts is buzzing with excitement. We all have that one friend who’s mastered the art of donning a realistic silicone Halloween mask, but there’s another facet of Halloween makeup that’s often overlooked—prosthetic makeup. In recent years, the realm of prosthetic makeup has undergone a remarkable transformation, […]
Read MoreLiquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is a high-purity, two-component platinum-cured elastomer that can be imbursed into a mold cavity to manufacture a part. It has been around since the late 70s and quickly became the choice material for manufacturing silicone parts and products. LSR is commonly used in medical, life sciences, automotive, consumer, and industrial products […]
Read More1. What sparked your interest in this particular field, and what continues to drive your passion for it? Our ambition is to show that 3D printing is not just a prototyping tool, but also a fully-fledged production tool for high added-value parts for cutting-edge industries. 2. Your presentation at Silicone Expo Europe is titled “Silicone […]
Read More1. What sparked your interest in this particular field, and what continues to drive your passion for it? My introduction to the rubber industry was somewhat coincidental—it began during a summer internship during my undergraduate studies. I quickly became fascinated by the world of elastomers, where I saw the potential to apply many of my […]
Read More1. What sparked your interest in this particular field, and what continues to drive your passion for it? Silicone is a material that is highly interesting for additive manufacturing. If you take the well-known advantages of Silicones, like biocompatibility, thermal stability, Elasticity, … and combine it with the advantages of additive manufacturing like personalization, small […]
Read More1. What sparked your interest in this particular field, and what continues to drive your passion for it? Transmission and distribution of electrical energy is fundamentally essential for our modern society. My personal motivation is to contribute to that industry. 2. Can you provide a concise summary of the key takeaways attendees can expect to […]
Read MoreAviation Q&A with Dominic Testo of SSP Q: What are the main applications of silicones in the aviation industry and why are they important? A: There are so many applications for silicone in aviation, that there is almost too many to name but here are three important ones: i. Engine Seals… Companies like GE Aviation, Pratt […]
Read MoreLast month, pop artist Doja Cat performed at Coachella – you may think, where is this going? Well, she was actually covered head to toe in silicone! The futurist and eye-catching outfit she wore led us to think about how much silicone is used within the Textiles and Fashion industry. In the year 2024, many fashion […]
Read MoreWhen it comes to 3D printing, Silicone probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind however, it’s becoming increasingly popular. As a result of silicone’s high viscosity, it has previously been difficult to 3D print precisely, which has slowed down its development. This all changed in the last 5 years however, during this time, […]
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