Media Relations
2005 Archive
Oct 17, 2005
NuSil’s Lightspan Brand Adds Optically Clear Elasomer for Injection Molding
LSR-9562-30, a two-part, high-viscosity elastomer, is ideal for use in the injection molding of clear silicone parts. This material may also find uses in potting and encapsulating applications because of its glob-top-like consistency. It is designed to protect electronic components and assemblies against shock, vibration, moisture, dust, chemicals and other environmental hazards. The product has a refractive index of 1.5 and is provided in packaging ranging from 50-milliliter kits to drum kits...
Oct 17, 2005
NuSil Technology’s Simethicone Manufacturing Processes Halal-certified
The consumer demand for Halal-certified products was the impetus for undergoing this certification process. By gaining certifications such as this, NuSil can provide its pharmaceutical clients with expanded opportunities to serve their markets throughout the Middle East and around the globe...
Aug 30, 2005
NuSil Technology’s Simethicone Manufacturing Processes Certified as Kosher
NuSil representatives cited the increasing consumer demand for Kosher products as the impetus for attaining this certification. By gaining certifications such as these, NuSil is able to provide its pharmaceutical customers with additional opportunities to serve their markets worldwide...
Jun 21, 2005
NuSil Technology Introduces High-Strength Coatings for Aircraft, Automotive, Marine Industries
NuSil’s R-2180 is a two-part silicone dispersion that cures rapidly with heat. Its low viscosity makes it an ideal candidate for spraying or dipping applications. Once cured, NuSil’s R-2180 is durable over a wide temperature range and provides a tough, hydrophobic barrier...
Jun 7, 2005
NuSil Technology Introduces Thin Film Adhesive Technology
This film adhesive is designed for ease-of-use in certain bonding and fastening applications and can be customized to each application as standard, optically clear, and electrically and thermally conductive sheets. NuSil’s CV-2680-12, a reinforced, static-dissipative thin film adhesive, represents one of many possibilities in this technology...
Jun 2, 2005
NuSil Technology’s Bakersfield Facility Now FDA-Registered Manufacturing Site
NuSil’s 2004 acquisition of the ingestible Simethicone products from GE Advanced Materials Division prompted the Bakersfield site’s registration. Since the acquisition, NuSil has expanded its Bakersfield operations to accommodate the new product line...
May 17, 2005
NuSil Technology Introduces “Institute” Road Show
The NTSI Road Show is a one-day course aimed at addressing trends and issues associated with silicone material usage. Because the class is limited to 50 registrants, participants are ensured targeted, authoritative instruction from NuSil’s applications specialists...
May 10, 2005
NuSil Technology Receives 25 Year Exhibitor Award from SAMPE Organization
“NuSil Technology is honored to receive this award,” said Brian Nash, vice president of Marketing and Sales “We view this show as a critical part of our aerospace marketing program and feel the award speaks to our commitment to the industry.”..
Mar 30, 2005
NuSil Technology Introduces Fast-Curing Inks for Healthcare
Traditional silicone, or RTV, inks require long curing times and can cause a significant bottleneck in the manufacturing process. In addition, these inks often require long waiting periods prior to handling. MED-6613-2, a black, fast-curing ink can be cured in less than one hour, compared to the 24 hours that RTV inks require for a touchable cure...
Mar 24, 2005
NuSil Technology Unveils Line of Specialty Chemistry Materials
NuSil’s production facility in Bakersfield, California, provides raw materials to its Carpinteria, California, facility for use in the formulation of fluids, gels, elastomers, adhesives and resins. With this new offering, these same raw materials are now available in small and large volume to other customers...
Feb 10, 2005
NuSil Adds New European and Middle East Distributors
“Our commitment to European markets demanded that NuSil Technology have active distribution in Italy” stated Brian Nash, vice president of marketing and sales for NuSil Technology. “In the Middle East, Israel has become a global technology hotspot. We felt it was increasingly important to establish distribution in this area”...
Feb 3, 2005
NuSil’s Lightspan brand offers new materials
NuSil’s Lightspan brand products are specialized fluids, gels, coatings, thermosets and encapsulation materials ideal for refractive index matching. These products encompass a range of materials at the same refractive index, including those resistant to fuels, solvents and other harsh environments, providing the engineering world with material options when matching a refractive index...
Jan 25, 2005
NuSil Adds New Asian Representatives
“Many of our customers in the electronic and opto-electonic markets are headquartered or have manufacturing sites in Asia,” stated Brian Nash, vice president of marketing and sales for NuSil Technology. “A key component of the NuSil brand is technical service, and we feel these representatives will meet our customers needs,” Nash added...
Jan 12, 2005
NuSil Technology launches new packaging capabilities
As offered by NuSil, packaging size customization enables customers to dispense and discard process-specific packaging, thereby eliminating waste – a primary benefit of proper packaging. Another new capability, sub-micron filtration, helps to lower overall costs by significantly improving user efficiencies...