Carbon Fibers

Carbon Fibers

Composite Integration wins Composites UK Industry Awards

U.K. company innovated a composites manufacturing technique capable of producing a single-piece, single-shot, infused prototype helicopter fuselage.  

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Carbon Fibers

Grand Largue Composites, Sicomin enable flax fiber-built Class40 racing yacht

Fibers, fabrics, epoxy resins and adhesives from Sicomin helped realize the lightweight, strong and stiff Crosscall yacht, capable of tackling extreme ocean racing conditions.  

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Sustainability

Fairmat inaugurates Bouguenais carbon fiber recycling facility

Automated, industralized recycling of more than 3,500 ton of carbon fiber waste/per year in France, with expansion into the U.S. planned for 2023.  

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Stratolaunch completes first flight with Talon-A separation vehicle

Eighth flight for the composites-intensive Roc aircraft, and first captive carry flight with TA-0, validates aerodynamic predictions, continues to advance hypersonic flight.  

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Concept Integrity eVTOL completes successful second test flight

Carbon fiber prototype, developed by partners Umiles Next and Tecnalia, took to the skies in its first free flight intended to determine its feasibility operating in urban environments.  

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Carbon Fibers

Boston Materials secures $12 million from new investors, expands Z-axis composites growth

The investment will enable the high-performance materials company to further expand product offerings for customers across consumer electronics, electric vehicles and fuel cell applications.  

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Carbon Fibers

Ferrari unveils 2023 Le Mans 499P Hypercar

The car manufacturer’s first World Endurance Championship in 50 years, the four-wheel drive prototype combines innovation with tradition, featuring composites, a hybrid engine and an aerodynamic design.  

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Aerospace

Cygnet Texkimp develops high-tension carbon fiber overwrapping solution

Fiber winding technology achieves greater power at higher rotating speeds via high-tension composite wrapping, resulting in enhanced fiber-volume ratio, dimensional stability and lighter parts.  

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Carbon Fibers

Beyond Gravity to supply ULA with composite payload fairings, adds to Amazon satellite contract

Beyond Gravity will deliver 38 carbon fiber payload fairings, in addition to Amazon CFRP dispenser contract, for Project Kuiper, expands U.S. production facility capacity.  

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Digital Demos

Digital Demo: UV-Cured Powder Coating on Carbon Fiber

Keyland Polymer's R&D chemist will demonstrate the UV powder coating application process followed by UV curing on a carbon fiber water bottle holder. (Sponsored)

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