How to Select a Rail Seat Cushion Material: Top 4 Factors

Nov 14, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Explore the four key factors that rail car design engineers should consider when choosing seat cushions for comfort, safety, and long-term durability.

Rail

The Ultimate Guide to Compression Force Deflection + Free Tool

Nov 12, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

When designing for sealing and gasketing applications, two key elastomeric material properties that play a critical role are compression force deflection and compression set.

How to Ensure Rail Car Safety: Key Standards EN 45545-2 and 49CFR238/ NFPA 130

Nov 11, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Explore critical rail industry specifications, such as EN 45545-2 and NFPA 130, and highlight how Rogers innovative materials surpass these standards.

Rail

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

Environmental, Social, and Governance at Rogers: Introducing the 2024 ESG Report

Aug 12, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

This year, Rogers Corporation proudly released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report, detailing our advancements in sustainable operations and community engagement.

Automotive & EV/HEV, General Industrial, Wind & Solar, Corporate Culture

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.

Renewable Energy Innovations Making Olympic History

Aug 02, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Paris provided more energy to the 2024 Olympic Games from renewable energy sources than ever before. Rogers Corporation offers material solutions that increase the performance of state-of-the-art applications.

Wind & Solar

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 5G Wireless Infrastructure is Powering Historic Olympic Moments

Jul 19, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Technology used at the Olympic Games will captivate audiences worldwide in 2024. Many of these technologies are enabled by materials that Rogers Corporation manufactures, including applications in 5G wireless infrastructure.

5G, Wireless Infrastructure

Celebrating Safety Month: Insights from Rogers’ Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Jun 25, 2024 | Lori Osterling, Director of Environmental Health and Safety

For National Safety Month, we interviewed Director of Environmental Health and Safety at Rogers Corporation, Lori Osterling, to gather insight into how we are building our world-class safety culture as a dynamic global manufacturing organization.

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.

AI and Generative AI in the Workplace

Mar 14, 2024 | Bipin Jayaraj, Vice President and Chief Information Officer

Rogers VP and Chief Information Officer Bipin Jayaraj looks at AI and Generative AI and explores the benefits of embracing change and adapting to innovations in workplace technology.

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.

Presentation Preview: Micro Channel Cooled Single Emitter Housing

Mar 05, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

This paper was presented at SPIE Photonics West 2024 in San Francisco, CA. It was authored by J. Wiesend, F. Wagle, and S. Lutter.

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.

Real World of RF Printed Circuit Boards Video Series and eBook

Mar 01, 2024 | Rogers Corporation

Check out the six-part Coonrod's Corner video series and eBook designed to help RF engineers adapt education to real-world application design.

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.

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