September 2025 Dow launched DOWSIL™ EG-4175 Silicone Gel, a next-generation silicone gel engineered for high-voltage power electronics in electric vehicles and renewable energy systems. The product expands Dow’s electronics protection portfolio for encapsulation and potting applications requiring superior electrical insulation and thermal stability.
July 2025 Shin-Etsu Chemical and Stratasys collaborated to commercialize P3™ Silicone 25A, a high-performance silicone material for additive manufacturing. The collaboration broadens advanced silicone material applications in healthcare, industrial electronics, and component protection.
May 2025 Dow completed a major silicone production expansion at its Zhangjiagang manufacturing site in China, increasing capacity for electronics-grade silicone materials used in potting compounds, encapsulants, and thermal management applications for EVs and semiconductor devices.
May 2025 Wacker Chemie AG commissioned new specialty silicone production facilities at Zhangjiagang, China, expanding manufacturing capacity for electronics-grade silicone materials serving potting, encapsulation, medical, and industrial applications across Asia.