ROGERS, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG), a global leader in engineered materials solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement to license technology that will enhance the Company’s capabilities in power distribution systems for electric and hybrid electric vehicles, renewable energy and industrial applications where efficiency, size and weight are critical factors.
This agreement with Vermont-based SBE, Inc. will enable Rogers to build capacitor busbar assemblies that provide extremely low inductance and high power density in a smaller and lighter system compared to currently available approaches. Using this technology, many customers have been able to reduce the size of their DC link assemblies by half while improving efficiency and reliability at no extra cost compared to the larger conventional systems.
Bob Daigle, Chief Technology Officer at Rogers, stated, “We’re excited to be working with SBE to provide a new generation of high performance power electronics solutions to our customers. We believe Rogers will be able to grow this technology through our design and engineering resources in combination with our global sales and manufacturing capabilities.”
Ed Sawyer, SBE President & CEO, commented, “We are very pleased to enter into this agreement with Rogers. This partnership will benefit current and future customers by enhancing our well-developed technologies and offering a second source in the market place. Additionally, the Rogers team will accelerate introductions and design dialogs to a broader global base, increasing the impact our solutions can provide. Licensing this technology to Rogers can make a valuable contribution to the future growth of both companies.”
The capacitors, initially supplied by SBE, will be combined with laminated busbars designed and manufactured by Rogers, a recognized leader in this technology, using a patented process that maintains the low inductance in the final assembly. Rogers will begin offering these capacitor busbar assemblies in 2016, thereby providing a second source to the market place for this enabling technology.
About Rogers Corporation
Rogers Corporation (NYSE:ROG) is a
global leader in engineered materials to power, protect, and connect our
world. With more than 180 years of materials science experience, Rogers
delivers high-performance solutions that enable clean energy, internet
connectivity, safety and protection applications as well as other
technologies where reliability is critical. Rogers delivers Power
Electronics Solutions for energy-efficient motor drives, vehicle
electrification and alternative energy; Elastomeric Material Solutions
for sealing, vibration management and impact protection in mobile
devices, transportation interiors, industrial equipment and performance
apparel; and Advanced Connectivity Solutions for wireless
infrastructure, automotive safety and radar systems. Headquartered in
Connecticut (USA), Rogers operates manufacturing facilities in the
United States, China, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, and South Korea, with
joint ventures and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.rogerscorp.com.
About SBE
SBE Inc. is a technology leader and volume
manufacturer of film capacitors for industry. Originally a part of
Sprague Electric, the company has been making capacitors since 1946.
Over the past 5 years, spearheaded by a US Department of Energy grant,
the company has transformed into focused supplier of high power
solutions for transportation, alternative energy, medical, industrial,
network power, and military/avionics. SBE has developed several patented
technologies to bring industry leading products to these markets. The
company has facilities in Vermont, Colorado, and China. For more
information, visit www.sbelectronics.com.