Carbon Fiber Knowledge
The latest from the world of advanced composites and carbon fiber technology.
The wind energy industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for larger, more efficient turbines, with offshore installations now reaching 15 MW+ capacity. As blade lengths exceed 100 meters, the spar cap — the primary load-bearing structure running along the blade's length — has becom
The satellite industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation as mega-constellations like Starlink, OneWeb, and Kuiper drive unprecedented production volumes for deployable structures. These structures — primarily carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) booms and solar array substrat
The global gas distribution industry faces a pivotal strategic question: how to navigate the transition from fossil natural gas to hydrogen while maintaining service reliability and managing infrastructure investment risk. Compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure — comprising high-pr
The global wind energy supply chain is experiencing significant disruption as nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) have climbed to $22,840 per tonne — a level not seen since the 2023 supply crunch. For wind turbine blade manufacturers, this price movement is not an isolated
Europe's defense spending trajectory has shifted dramatically in recent years, with NATO members committing to accelerated capability development programs that require significant increases in advanced materials procurement. Carbon fiber composites — essential for aerospace structures,
The selection of Toray's T1100/3960 prepreg system for the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program represents a significant endorsement of high-performance carbon fiber composites in next-generation military rotorcraft. The V-280 Valor tiltrotor, developed by Bell
Ukraine's reconstruction represents one of the largest infrastructure rebuilding efforts in modern European history. The scale of damage to transportation networks, energy systems, and industrial facilities creates unprecedented demand for advanced materials — and carbon fiber composite
Canada is one of the few advanced economies with both a large, growing wind energy market and a globally significant aerospace industry — the two sectors that together account for the majority of global carbon fiber demand. That combination should make the country a natural hub for comp
Hydrogen fuel cell buses and trucks are entering commercial service in growing numbers, and fleet operators are discovering that the storage tank is not a commodity component. It is a capital asset with a service life, an inspection regime, a maintenance burden, and an end-of-life cost