This paper focuses on product design with silicone materials and has something for even the most experienced design engineer. Each section uses the technical knowledge and experience of the NuSil Technology staff and provide links to additional online resources. Listed below is a brief description of the sections that appear in the series. Getting Started: Basic Design Methods/Concepts – This article focuses on project initiation, touching on concepts like “beginning with the end in mind” and key relationships and arrangements with suppliers. Material Requirements - Covers fabrication, processes, end material properties Material – Process – Device Fit - Nature of silicones, variations in properties, unknowns Prototyping and Production - Fabrication issues, Inhibitors, and other issues Supply Issues – Supplier Communication, JIT Issues, Change Management Next Generation Designs – How Materials Fit In – Evolving materials to meet the needs of future designs. View entire whitepaper | 
