Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania

Fischer Block, Inc. is a technology provider for the electrical power industry, specializing in advanced high-speed sensor solutions designed to enhance the functionality of the electrical grid globally. Incorporated in 2013 and based in Royersford, Pennsylvania, the company offers a suite of products including the ASAP Grid Sensor Analytics System and ASAP Pro Software Analytics System, which facilitate the installation, operation, and maintenance of extensive sensor networks. These systems enable fault detection, substation monitoring, power quality analysis, and cybersecurity measures. Fischer Block's innovative technology allows for rapid installation without the need for new wiring, significantly reducing costs and installation time compared to traditional methods. This efficiency empowers utilities to modernize a greater number of substations annually. In addition to its primary focus on the electrical power sector, Fischer Block's sensor technology has versatile applications in transportation, manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing industries, positioning the company as a key player in the Industrial Internet.

AgileSwitch, LLC is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of gate drivers for silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. Established in 2011, AgileSwitch focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of electric vehicles and renewable energy applications through its innovative technology. The company's product offerings include plug-and-play gate drivers, analog stack electronics, and evaluation kits for both analog and digital intelligent power modules (IPMs). AgileSwitch's gate drivers are recognized for their efficiency and reliability, and they can be fully customized to meet specific customer needs. The company is committed to ongoing product development, continually expanding its range of gate drivers to support various applications such as electric vehicles, solar inverters, wind turbines, energy storage, and motor drives, thereby enabling clients to achieve significant performance improvements and reduced power loss.

AgileSwitch, LLC is a Philadelphia-based company that specializes in the design and manufacture of gate drivers for silicon carbide (SiC) power modules. Established in 2011, AgileSwitch focuses on enhancing the performance and efficiency of electric vehicles and renewable energy applications through its innovative technology. The company's product offerings include plug-and-play gate drivers, analog stack electronics, and evaluation kits for both analog and digital intelligent power modules (IPMs). AgileSwitch's gate drivers are recognized for their efficiency and reliability, and they can be fully customized to meet specific customer needs. The company is committed to ongoing product development, continually expanding its range of gate drivers to support various applications such as electric vehicles, solar inverters, wind turbines, energy storage, and motor drives, thereby enabling clients to achieve significant performance improvements and reduced power loss.