Top 5 Things You Might Not Know About PTFE Tapes

Oct 07, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) tapes, also known as high-performance fluoropolymer tapes, are indispensable across industries such as aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, and packaging.

Top 6 Benefits of the Rogers Preferred Converter Network

Sep 23, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

When you work with a Rogers Corporation Preferred Converter, you are not only choosing a supplier but building a partnership. Learn more about the Rogers Preferred Converter Network.

Winter-Proof Your Train Design with ARLON® Water-Resistant Flexible Heaters

Sep 12, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

When temperatures plummet and snow covers the ground, trains face unique challenges to keep running smoothly. One of the most critical components affected by harsh winter conditions is the train door.

Rail

Everything You Need to Know About Compression Set for Elastomeric Foam Materials

Aug 08, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

You have probably seen compression set values, or C-set, on a Technical Data Sheet for an elastomeric material before, but have you ever wondered what exactly those values mean.

Protecting Athletes Step by Step During the Paris Olympics

Jul 29, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

In intense competitions including track and field, soccer, handball, tennis, rugby, and more, footwear is a crucial extension of an athlete’s ability to compete at the highest level.

Footwear

The Engineer's Toolkit: 8 Best Tools for Effective Material Selection

Jul 22, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Time is valuable when it comes to product design. Having the right tools to make informed decisions can be the key distinction between a successful project and one that doesn't meet expectations.

How to Choose a Reputable Silicone Supplier: Top 6 Tips

Jun 19, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Whether you're buying a silicone foam, solid, or sponge, you want to make sure you are buying from a reputable manufacturer. The quality of the material you source can significantly impact the integrity and reputation of your product.

Let's Compare: Silicone vs Polyurethane vs EPDM and More

May 18, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Are you considering silicone and want to know how it compares to other commonly used elastomers? Maybe you’re just wondering if there are any good alternatives to silicone? You’ve landed in the right place.

Top 7 Unique Silicone Advantages You Can't Ignore

Apr 20, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

When you think of silicones, your first thought may be gaskets and seals, but silicones are also used in addressing all sorts of gap-filling, shock, and vibration challenges across thousands of mission-critical applications and industries.

How to Narrow Down Silicone Brands from Rogers Corporation

Mar 13, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Rogers offers three brands of silicones: BISCO® silicones, ARLON® silicones, and Silicone Engineering® materials. Each brand has a distinctive focus that caters to the differing needs of engineers.

The Key Differences You Need to Know About Silicone Types

Mar 08, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Silicone is a superhero in the world of materials! Not only does it offer stellar performance in a wide range of applications, but it is also versatile, coming in many different forms tailored to meet specific needs.

Beyond the Price Tag: Long-Term Savings with Silicone

Mar 04, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

We know budget is important when designing products, so it is worth considering: could selecting silicone actually save you money in the long run? Read on to learn about the top six long-term benefits of silicone.

Back to Silicone Basics: An Overview of Cellular Silicones and Solids

Mar 01, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Design engineers have many details to consider when choosing the right materials for advanced applications. Learn more about what makes silicone a material of choice from Rogers’ Principal Technical Service and Development Engineer Dan Kubick.

Silicone Application and Industry Overview

Feb 23, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

People are often surprised to learn about the many different applications and industries that rely on the superior performance of silicone materials. From the aerospace and defense sector to healthcare and renewable energy, silicones have quietly become a mission-critical material across a wide range of fields.

How to Choose the Right Silicone: Top 6 Considerations

Feb 09, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Whether you're working on a sealing gasket, electronic component, or a different application, choosing the right silicone material is paramount.

New DeWAL® Tool Improves Search and Offers Advanced Features

Mar 31, 2023 | Elastomeric Material Solutions

The DeWAL® Product Properties Guide is a new addition to Rogers’ library of tools that has streamlined customers’ approach to searching, filtering and sorting product specifications.

Supporting USA Luge with New Applications for BISCO® Silicones

Feb 25, 2022 | Rogers Corporation

Rogers Corporation was proud to support USA Luge in the Beijing Games. Discover how the partnership first started and why athletes now rely on the BISCO® Silicone pads in their sleds.

5 Perks of a Virtual Trade Show

Jun 22, 2020 | Rogers Corporation

As our industry adapts to the evolving tradeshow landscape, many events have transitioned their “brick-and-mortar” presence to virtual trade show experiences as a way to connect industry participants in a socially distant world. Virtual shows and events are a viable and cost-effective option to generate additional engagement when traditional shows are not practical.

Sourcing a Sustainable Materials Partner: Four Factors to Consider

Jun 17, 2020 | Rogers Corporation

Consumer behaviors are shifting when it comes to making purchasing decisions. While price point or design used to be the primary factors influencing a person’s decision to buy footwear, increasingly we are seeing more emphasis on durability and environmental impact—particularly among younger consumers.

Meeting the Footwear Comfort and Protection Needs of Today’s Healthcare Workforce

Apr 20, 2020 | Rogers Corporation

Today’s health care workers are having more demands placed on them than ever before. Longer shifts, more days at work and more activity overall are taking a toll on their bodies. Having proper footwear is a critical factor in their comfort -helping to provide support, reduce back strain, alleviate pain and provide an added layer of protection.

Footwear

Defining the Future of Footwear at Rogers Corporation

Dec 19, 2019 | Susan Reed

Technology is moving at a rapid pace and consumers are constantly in search of the latest in innovation. This is true for the latest electronics and, yes, even shoes. When it comes to footwear, comfort, style, and functionality remain important, but people are also looking for the latest features that technology can offer.

Footwear

PORON® Vive Helping to Create the Future of Footwear

Oct 31, 2019 | Susan Reed

From hiking boots to running shoes to dress pumps, innovation in footwear is moving at a rapid pace. Designing for the footwear market requires constant innovation and a continuous search for the best materials.

Footwear

Footwear Performance Materials, Italian Style, Part 3

Oct 02, 2019 | Susan Reed

Would you be surprised to learn that high-tech and high-fashion are often closely linked? One unique company, Italian-based Omnipel Technologies, makes it their mission to address global footwear trends with high performance material solutions.

Footwear

Footwear Performance Materials, Italian Style, Part 2

Sep 23, 2019 | Susan Reed

Would you be surprised to learn that high-tech and high-fashion are often closely linked? One unique company, Italian-based Omnipel Technologies, makes it their mission to address global footwear trends with high performance material solutions.

Footwear

Footwear Performance Materials, Italian Style, Part 1

Sep 10, 2019 | Susan Reed

Would you be surprised to learn that high-tech and high-fashion are often closely linked? One unique company, Italian-based Omnipel Technologies, makes it their mission to address global footwear trends with high performance material solutions.

Footwear

Designed for Marathons: New ARES Running Shoes with PORON® Performance Comfort Technology

Aug 21, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

In recent years, marathons have been held in major cities to build up our bodies, challenge ourselves, and promote the city image. A marathon is not only a traditional sports event, but also a healthy fashion trend.

Footwear

Enabling Safety Applications with Rogers’ Products

Jul 24, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

At Rogers Corporation a large part of our culture is our dedication to safety, in both the workplace and our environment. Many of our products enable safety-related applications, embodying the “protect” aspect of our commitment to help power, protect and connect our world.

Corporate Culture

How Rogers’ XRD® Material Helped Create an Innovative Training Shoe

Jul 16, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

When Fabrizio Belli, a businessman, and Francesco Cozzo, a researcher, met more than 17 years ago, they didn’t know that one day they would develop and produce a very unique product – the GRIN shoe. Years later, their highly scientific innovation process led to the creation of the GRIN training shoes, designed to reduce fatigue, enhance toning, and improve posture.

Footwear

Designing for Thermal Management

Jul 10, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

In our first blog in this series, we explored thermal conductivity and its measurement techniques and explained why your thermal interface material may not be as conductive as you think if you are relying on vendor data sheets. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at two other measures used in evaluating thermal interface materials (TIM).

General Industrial, Thermal Management

My Marathon Training Surprise: PORON® Vive® Insoles

Apr 23, 2019 | Ryan Flori

I’ve always liked to run, but typically I was in that 2-4 miles per run realm. A few months ago, I got involved with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and decided to run a half marathon and raise some money for the kids at St. Jude.

Footwear

Why Your Thermal Interface Material May Not Be as Conductive as You Think: Exploring Thermal Conductivity & Measurement Techniques

Mar 14, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

If you’re an electronics designer or assembler addressing thermal management issues, safety is likely your number one concern. When selecting a thermal interface material (TIM) to dissipate heat, you probably started by comparing the thermal conductivity (K) of your options. But did you know that manufacturers’ advertised values of thermal conductivity can be widely inaccurate?

General Industrial, Thermal Management

Buying Shoes That Sell: A Sneak Peek Into the World of Retail Shoe Buying, Part 3

Mar 04, 2019 | Susan Reed

A member of our Rogers’ marketing communications team had the opportunity to work for a brief stint on the shoe buying team of one of America’s largest retailers. As Rogers is a major supplier of cushioning materials to the shoe industry, we thought it would be fun to learn more about her experience from the “other side of the desk.”

Footwear

Buying Shoes That Sell: A Sneak Peek Into the World of Retail Shoe Buying, Part 2

Feb 01, 2019 | Susan Reed

A member of our Rogers’ marketing communications team had the opportunity to work for a brief stint on the shoe buying team of one of America’s largest retailers. As Rogers is a major supplier of cushioning materials to the shoe industry, we thought it would be fun to learn more about her experience from the “other side of the desk.”

Footwear

Buying Shoes That Sell: A Sneak Peek into the World of Retail Shoe Buying, Part 1

Jan 16, 2019 | Rogers Corporation

A member of our Rogers’ marketing communications team had the opportunity to work for a brief stint on the shoe buying team of one of America’s largest retailers. As Rogers is a major supplier of cushioning materials to the shoe industry, we thought it would be fun to learn more about her experience from the “other side of the desk.”

Footwear

Foam Properties: What Makes One Foam Different From Another?

Aug 21, 2018 | Dave Sherman

In a word (or three), not so much. Our customers are often surprised to learn that all PORON® Comfort materials are open cell polyurethane foams, especially when what they’re used to seeing are closed cell EVA foams or closed cell polyurethane foams.

Footwear, Impact Safety, General Industrial

Meet the Seats: Rogers’ BISCO® Silicone Material Makes Commuting Comfortable

Feb 21, 2018 | Rogers Corporation

Seating is an inarguably critical feature for many commuters, whether they’re traveling in planes, cars, buses, or trains. An uncomfortable seat can turn the easiest of commutes into a long, uncomfortable trek.

Rail

Rogers Takes the Ice at PyeongChang

Feb 15, 2018 | Rogers Corporation

Chances are you’ve tuned into the 2018 Olympic Winter Games over the course of the last few days. You may be surprised to learn that, in addition to the athletes, cheering fans, and news crews, Rogers Corporation has a presence at the Games.

Impact Safety

EVs, HEVs Push for Development of More Advanced Battery Management Systems & Power Semiconductors

Jan 17, 2018 | Rogers Corporation

Twelve countries around the globe have set goals to end the sale of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles starting in 2040. This will significantly accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles (HEVs). It will also increase the need for improved battery management systems to monitor and control the high-voltage battery stacks, and for power semiconductor devices for battery management, on-board charging, infotainment, electric motors, and more.

Automotive & EV/HEV

Designing High Performance Sealing Gaskets for Automotive Brake Lights

Oct 23, 2017 | Rogers Corporation

A Chinese automobile manufacturer identified an issue with water leaking into the brake light of one of its models, causing short circuits and potentially a fire. The deterioration of the EPDM material originally used to seal around the brake light caused the leakage.

Automotive & EV/HEV

Impact Protection: How to Protect Baseball Players From Impacts of 100+ mph

Oct 14, 2017 | Rogers Corporation

Unlike the baseball or baseball bat, the baseball glove was initially not part of the game. Back when most of the throwing was underhand, players used their hands. Fast forward to today and it’s a very different ball game. The Guinness World Record for the fastest baseball pitch is 105.1 mph, thrown by Aroldis Chapman for the Cincinnati Reds vs the San Diego Padres on September 24, 2010. Enter the need for impact protection.

Impact Safety

Rogers Corp. Broadens AquaPro® 37™ Polyurethane Materials for Sealing

Jun 07, 2017 | Rogers Corporation

Rogers Corporation announces an extension of the thickness range for AquaPro® 37™ – the material of choice for long-lasting protection of sensitive electronics and enclosed devices.

General Industrial

eMobility: Overcoming the Challenges of Vibration Management, Gasketing, and Sealing in EVs / HEVs

May 31, 2017 | Rogers Corporation

Recent developments in eMobility (electro mobility or advanced mobility) have led to increasing options for clean and efficient vehicles that rely on electric powertrain technologies, in-vehicle information, communication technologies, and connected infrastructures. The systems within these vehicles pose unique sealing and vibration management challenges vs cars with traditional combustion engines.

Automotive & EV/HEV

Support

Find local representatives for personalized support.