Liquid silicone rubber (LSR ) is a two component reactive chemical with a viscous, paste-like consistency.

It’s an unusual business model: “We take existing products or manufacturing processes and try to make them better.

A new press for molding micro-size parts from liquid silicone rubber comes from Engel North America, York, Pa.

Liquid silicone rubber is breaking out of its niche into a broader array of applications, helped by new developments in materials, machinery, and processing. Larger parts, micro-parts, foams, and multi-color or multi-material combinations are key areas of innovation.