Aftermarket company AG Motorsports has unveiled some carbon fiber add-ons it has developed for the C8 Corvette. From the factory, the 2020 Corvette was available with the ‘Visible Carbon Fiber Ground ...
Marine-supply stores often carry West-System, a two-part epoxy. For larger quantities of materials, try Fibre Glast. Expect a yard of plain-weave carbon to run about $60. Call 800.330.6365, FibreGlast ...
A pristine BMW E46 M3 gets a performance upgrade with an Evolve carbon fibre airbox. Blending classic style with modern ...
The 90-tonne Automated Fiber Placement (AFP) machine has been custom-designed and built for Rocket Lab and is expected to save around 150,000 manufacturing hours in the Neutron rocket’s production ...
Carbon fiber changed the motorsport game when Formula One teams started using it to fabricate cars in the 1970s. A bunch of carbon atoms weaved together, carbon fiber is stiff, strong, and light—the ...
If there's one fascinating fact about spiders that everyone knows, it's that their silken webs are deceptively strong. It can have a tensile strength of up to around 1000 megapascals, which can be ...
Most gearheads will give their engine buildup plenty of thought and planning, but very little goes toward the driveshaft. In that department, it's usually about beefier universal joints. Today's ...
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How is Carbon Fiber Made?

Carbon fiber is known for being incredibly strong, lightweight, and versatile—but how is it actually made? This article breaks down the key stages of carbon fiber manufacturing and shows how different ...
The carbon fiber industry, long seen as a niche market supplying high-tech and high-value applications, is undergoing significant transformation. Traditionally dominated by a few established players, ...
Sinopec invests €40 million, joins and strengthens Forvia’s subsidiary to accelerate growth and value via optimized supply chain including storage tanks, carbon fiber and resins as China aims for ...