MUNICH—As a perennial fan of “How It’s Made” videos, my visit last month to GE’s Global Research Center in Munich was particularly fascinating. Although the campus is not involved with any actual ...
The new woven fabric is made with 3K (3,000) carbon fiber filament yarn for applications requiring low weight and design flexibility, such as automotive interior materials and sporting goods. Teijin, ...
If you frequently ride a bike on asphalt, then it’s entirely possible that sooner or later you’re going to wipe out and end up with some nasty skin abrasions. While such "road rash" can occur just ...
YouTuber Burls Art and his guitar build videos have a very zen-like quality. In his latest video, we get another 12-minute hit of chill-out vibes as Burls builds an acoustic guitar out of carbon fiber ...
Researchers at the University of Abertay Dundee (UAD) have discovered that activated carbon cloth is very effective at filtering harmful compounds out of air and liquids. The material was first ...
This is the first NCAMP qualification of a carbon fabric reinforced thermoplastic composite material. It is also the first NCAMP qualification of pre-consolidated laminates, which can be used for ...
As an exotic car manufacturer, Lamborghini is accustomed to building small numbers of extremely expensive and advanced supercars. It’s part of what makes Lamborghinis cool – you don’t see them every ...
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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 ...