Carbon Fiber Knowledge
The latest from the world of advanced composites and carbon fiber technology.
Central Europe's wind energy sector is entering a phase where the focus is shifting from new installations to the maintenance and life extension of an aging fleet. Germany alone operates approximately 30 GW of onshore wind capacity, with the average turbine age exceeding 12 years. Polan
The CIRCLE4WIN project, initiated by the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) in partnership with industrial collaborators including Siemens Gamesa and Nijhuis Industries, is the largest dedicated pyrolysis demonstration facility for wind turbine blade recyclin
The carbon fiber reinforced polymer industry is entering a phase where end-of-life management can no longer be treated as an afterthought. By 2026, global carbon fiber production capacity has reached approximately 245,000 tonnes per year, with wind energy blades, aerospace components, a
The autoclave remains the gold standard for producing high-quality carbon fiber composite parts, particularly for aerospace and defense applications where void content below 1% and consistent mechanical properties are non-negotiable. However, autoclave processing is energy-intensive and
Aerospace structural brackets represent one of the most promising applications for combining topology optimization with carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites. These components — wing-to-fuselage attachments, engine mount brackets, seat rail fittings, and avionics bay support
Electric vehicle battery enclosures represent the largest single application of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) in the automotive sector, accounting for approximately 40% of the global automotive CFRP market by value. The battery enclosure is the most safety-critical structural c
The wind energy industry is in a race to build taller. As onshore wind turbines grow to 6-8 MW nameplate capacity, hub heights of 120-160 meters are becoming standard to capture stronger, more consistent wind resources at altitude. However, steel tower sections that work well at 80-100
Geothermal energy is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sectors, with global installed capacity projected to exceed 25 GW by 2030. As drilling depths increase to access higher-temperature reservoirs, the demands on wellbore tubing become increasingly severe. Traditional steel g
The Iberia Peninsula — Spain and Portugal — is experiencing a wind energy development cycle that will fundamentally reshape European offshore wind geography. While the North Sea has dominated European offshore wind investment for two decades, the Atlantic-facing coasts of Spain and Port