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Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber reinforced polymers are advanced composite materials used in a wide range of applications, from aerospace to automotive to sports equipment. When bound with plastic polymer resin, carbon fiber creates a composite material that is extremely strong, durable and lightweight and can be found in many forms, including fabrics, tubes and tows.

Hyperloop One Completes World’s First Successful Hyperloop Full Systems Test

Hyperloop One announced the successful completion of the world's first full systems Hyperloop test in a vacuum environment. This test was Phase 1 of a multi-Phase program and was privately conducted on May 12,...

Porsche Unveils its Most Powerful, Street-Legal 911 Model Ever

On June 30, Porsche Cars North America announced the launch of the 2018 911 GT2 RS – which at the fastest and most powerful street-legal 911 model ever. The new model, which premiered at the 2017 Goodwood...

Eviation Aircraft to Develop All-Electric Commuter Aircraft with Composites

Stratasys, a 3-D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, announced that Eviation Aircraft, an Israeli manufacturer of all-electric air mobility solutions, is using Stratasys 3-D printing to...

The Trailblazing Trailer

If you’ve spent time on a U.S. highway at any point in the past 30 years, you’ve seen a Wabash National semi-trailer. The company is the largest semi-trailer producer in North America, manufacturing more...

Composites Are on the Fast Track

The global rail industry seeks innovative solutions to make train travel more reliable, comfortable and cost-effective. Despite its storied history, rail is rarely the first choice for speedy travel these...

KalamSat, The World’s Lightest Satellite Will Show how CFRP Performs in Space

Rifath Sharook, an 18-year-old from India, has made a 3-D printed satellite that weighs just 2.25 ounces and is lighter than an iPhone. The satellite, dubbed KalamSat, was named after the former Indian...