Carbon fibers consist of thin filaments (5–10 micrometers in diameter) made of long chains of carbon atoms arranged in a polycrystalline structure. These fibers contain 92–100 wt% anisotropic carbon ...

If you've spent anytime around performance vehicles — cars, high speed boats, aircraft, bicycles, etc. — you've likely seen carbon fiber used somewhere in the construction. It might seem like wizardry ...

Growing up, kids dream about having a cool, carbon fiber car, but maturing is realizing that the unique material offers more than just sleek looks. Carbon fiber is created by repeatedly superheating ...

For the all-new Shelby ® GT350R, the most track-ready road-going production Mustang ever, Ford dreamed of using the ultimate high-performance material for its unique wheels – carbon fiber. But while ...

A high-performance carbon fiber project in Datong, North China's Shanxi Province, was completed and put into operation on Sunday, a major breakthrough in China's efforts to mass-produce T1000-grade ...

The just-announced BMW i3 could be a breakthrough for carbon fiber production as well as for electric drive. Carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) provides the weight reduction that effectively ...

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 ...