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