HOME ABOUT PRODUCTS PRESS PARTNERS CONTACT DEFENSE Home About Products Press Partners Contact Defense ABOUT SPHEREBRAKES Sphere Brakes, LLC is making history by developing the first sphere brake system. Our patented technology leverages inherent design to outperform disc and drum brake systems in a much smaller package, unlocking new opportunities for multiple industries. MEET THE FOUNDER AARON LEWIS, P.M.P., CO-FOUNDER AND CEO Aaron is a technologist and licensed project manager with demonstrated leadership proven by 16 years of successful strategic military and business management. Prior to co-founding Sphere Brakes, LLC, Aaron served over 12 years in the military and led several business operations at GE Transportation in Erie, PA. He holds a Master’s Degree from Penn State University. BUILD – MEASURE – LEARN We are unlike our competitors because we leverage the power of the Build – Measure – Learn feedback loop to deliver new brake systems at a fraction of the cost while operating with flexibility as a lean start up in the auto industry. The strengths of Sphere Brakes are its people, practices, and unwavering customer service. 1. People Our team consists of high achievers with unquestionable integrity. The value-add is immediately evident when interacting with clients and manifests itself through the feedback we receive from our customers and partners. 2. Practices We fit our solutions to the customer, not the other way around. We tailor to each individual customer based on their requirements and organization structure and processes through routine Voice of Customer (VOC) visits and meetings, confirming to ISO 9000 and 21500 standards in quality and project management. 3. Customer Service We are with our customers every step of the way. Whether we visit local maintenance shops, regional fleet owners, or conduct MVP review days showcasing and assessing products in development – our hands-on approach ensures that an engagement will not end until our customers and partners are completely satisfied with the deliverables. Sphere Brakes perform. I'm very excited about Sphere brakes for a few reasons. It performs as-good and better than a disc brake with less up-front and maintenance costs. It's much safer for our technicians to replace the brake pad because you do not have to remove the wheel. For these reasons, we're excited to integrate Sphere Brakes into our fleet. - Harold H. Bender - President, Team Hardinger PRODUCTS Sphere Brakes, LLC has created two new minimum viable (MVP) brake technologies, the air sphere service brake and the sphere brake driveline retarder. These systems directly compete with air disc brakes, air drum brakes and electromechanical brake retarders in size, weight and performance. We are focused on optimizing this sphere brake technology by aligning with strategic partners in the commercial vehicle and Department of Defense industries. AIR SPHERE SERVICE BRAKE In service brake applications, the patented sphere brake technology leverages s-cam actuation, but in compression in lieu of expansion. When the brake is applied, segmented hemispherical pads enclose on an outer segmented sphere surface. This inherent design allows multi-directional brake force application around the brake surface generating more torque with a smaller brake effective diameter. SPHERE BRAKE DRIVELINE RETARDER In a driveline retarder application, the sphere retarder is mounted in line with the drive shaft between the transmission and drive axles; however, it is actuated by an electric over hydraulic system controlled by the driver using battery power. Like the service brake, hemispherical pads compress a sphere brake surface in a wet-pack enclosed housing. PRESS RELEASES Sphere Brakes Expanding into Racing, DoD, and AG Please read the full article published here: http://www.goerie.com/business/20180730/erie-county-mans-invention-makes-inroads-with-nhra August 2, 2018 Sphere Brakes Featured on “The Brake Report” AJ Lewis, Founder & CEO of SphereBrakes discusses the Company's Background as well as new brake technology and design on... read more → May 14, 2018 Another Year Older, Another Year Wiser A chat with some past 40 Under 40 winners by Cara Suppa March 28, 2018 at 1:45 PM The Erie... read more → April 2, 2018 Industry Challenges Over the next 10-20 years, more stringent government regulations will dramatically impact the commercial vehicle supply chain. Safety, efficiency and environmental... read more → October 11, 2017 Sphere Brakes and Reddog Industries – Joint Venture Sphere Brakes, Inc. announced today that it is partnering with Reddog Industries, Inc. to develop foundation and driveline brake solutions... read more → August 30, 2017 Sphere Brakes CEO featured at Erie Homecoming 2017 Aaron Lewis, CEO of Sphere Brakes, to be featured on the “The Entrepreneurial Journey - From Startup to Exit!” panel... read more → August 14, 2017 PARTNERS BEN FRANKLIN TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) has partnered with Sphere Brakes, LLC to stimulate economic growth and development in Pennsylvania. For more than 31 years, BFTP has provided both early-stage, technology-based firms and established manufacturers with funding, business and technical expertise, and access to a network of innovative expert resources. BFTP is an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development and is funded by the Ben Franklin Technology Development Authority. http://benfranklin.org THOMAS D. LARSON PENNSYLVANIA TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE Sphere Brakes, LLC has partnered with the Thomas D. Larson Pennsylvania Transportation Institute (LTI) to conduct vehicle testing and MVP reviews. LTI is Penn State University’s (PSU) transportation research center. Since its founding in 1968, LTI has maintained a threefold mission of research, education and service. The Institute brings together top faculty, world-class facilities and enterprising students from across the University in partnership with public and private stakeholders to address critical transportation-related problems. http://www.pti.psu.edu CONTACT US. CONTACT DETAILS We want to hear from you! Please use the contact form to submit your message, or call us directly at (814) 440-5164. 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