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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.

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Thermoplastic ICEhouse Stands out at 2017 World Economic Forum

Material supplier SABIC’s ICEhouse took center stage during the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The ICE in ICEhouse stands for Innovation for the Circular Economy. SABIC collaborated with...
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At 216 mph, Ford GT Becomes Fastest Ford Production Vehicle Ever

Ford has announced that its 2017 Ford GT supercar can reach a top speed of 216 mph – the highest ever for any Ford production vehicle. Back in December, Ford announced that the first street-legal version of...
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Lexus Debuts Sport Yacht Concept with Carbon Fiber Composites

Lexus, a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, launched its new 42-foot Sport Yacht Concept at Di Lido Island on Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, Fla. Lexus’ Marine Department selected the Marquis-Carver Yacht...
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Sustainable Vehicles among Composite Applications at CES 2017

During CES 2017, one of the premier technology conferences in the world, attendees have been wowed by a pair of automotive innovations with composite applications. Divergent 3D’s Blade, the world’s...
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Composites Executive Forum Highlights Recycling and Workforce Development

Two of the most widely discussed issues in the composites industry are how to make materials more recyclable and how to attract and train a more qualified workforce. During ACMA’s Composites Executive Forum,...
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CES 2017 Features Android Powered “Smart Bike” Made with Composites

One of the most eye-catching innovations on display at CES® 2017 in Las Vegas was LeEco’s two new “smart bikes” for the U.S. market, which the company says break the cycle of conventional...
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Composites Manufacturing is the official publication of the American Composites Manufacturers Association. Published bimonthly, it offers practical assessments of the current state of the composites industry as well as thoughtful explorations of the opportunities and challenges ahead. It includes timely coverage of core market segments, materials, processes and technical education plus topics such as sustainability, plant safety, operational efficiency and research advances. Subscribe to Composites Manufacturing Magazine.

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