Carbon Fibers
RapidMade introduces Aerolite thermoformable carbon fiber
Thermoformable carbon fiber address traditional scale and cost bottlenecks, eliminating most manual processes while achieving high-volume production.
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Cetrovo 1.0 metro train has begun commercial operation
Carbon fiber-intensive design is now carrying passengers in the port city Qingdao.
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Upcoming CW webinar evaluates carbon fiber industry trends, evolution
On Feb. 11, 2025, ÂÌñÏ×ÆÞ is hosting a presentation by Future Materials Group that will equip attendees with the information they need to navigate the current carbon fiber market. Register now!
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Segula Technologies completes CFRP autonomous drone prototype
The drone, now entering its second prototyping phase, has been designed for autonomous inspection of underground tunnels and other complex, confined spaces, reducing worker risk.
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Composites end markets: Sports and recreation (2025)
The use of composite materials in high-performance sporting goods continues to grow, with new advancements including thermoplastic and sustainability-focused materials and automated processes.
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Carbeon C/C-SiC ceramic matrix composites without fiber coating
Dutch startup Arceon is working with leaders in space, hypersonics and industry to test its Carbeon CMC, validating near-net-shape parts with <3% porosity and performance at 1600ºC, targeting UHTCMC and a presence in the U.S. in 2025.
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The potential of rCF in fiber-reinforced concrete
A look at how emerging technologies for FRP concrete provide alternatives to traditionally used steel and glass fibers that are more cost-effective and address the sustainability challenge.
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Pultruded CFRP chassis enables 36% payload increase for specialized commercial vehicles
CarbonTT’s quadraxial NCF composite chassis adds 185-kilogram capacity to Borco Höhns’ 3.5-ton Fiat Ducato market vehicle.
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Carbon fiber/flax landing gear achieves 54% weight reduction via tailored layup optimization
Fuko’s Biogear showcases how strategic composite material distribution and natural fiber damping properties can lightweight and enhance critical aerospace structure performance.
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Design for manufacturing, assembly and automation enables complex CFRP telescope supports
Airborne delivered two mirror support structures for the FYST and SOLAT telescopes, assembling 26,300 components while maintaining near-zero CTE, strict tolerances on 6.5 × 6.5 × 1.8-meter assemblies.
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