SMI Composites, 2021 Supplier of the Year award winner, was featured on Georgia.org! Check out their blog and interview with our Executive VP Shane Morris below. One wouldn’t necessarily expect to find a company making high-end automotive “bling” in tiny Comer, Georgia, population 1,126. Yet that is exactly the community that one of Georgia’s GEAR […]
Do you need a better-paying, more challenging, and fulfilling career? The present moment is a great time to pursue an executive job in composite manufacturing. This growing, lucrative field is the opportunity you need to give yourself and your family a better life. Take a look at these top executive perks in the composite manufacturing industry. 1. […]
Manufacturers could soon use carbon fiber composite to improve vehicle fuel efficiency by 35%. That percentage equals about $5,000 per year in fuel savings Yet, fuel savings aren’t the only use case for carbon fiber composites. Companies also use it to make lightweight, durable luxury goods. Continue reading to learn more about five uses for […]
The US Department of Labor reports that materials engineering jobs will grow by 8 percent between now and 2030. That means more than 25,000 more jobs will available in the US workforce. One of these emerging engineering jobs is a composites manufacturing engineer. Want to learn more on how to become a part of this […]
High-end luxury vehicles derive their value from the quality of their craftsmanship. They combine the highest caliber engineering, manufacturing, and materials possible. So it makes sense manufacturers of luxury automobiles would integrate carbon fiber into their cutting-edge supercars. But what makes carbon fiber so popular when it comes to building luxury cars? To find out, […]
At SMI Composites, we use high-quality materials such as carbon fiber filaments. Professionals utilize this strong material for manufacturing and 3D printing. Using this material allows us to produce the finest end products. Carbon fiber filament is stiffer and lighter than steel. Request a quote if you’re interested in using this composite for your engineering projects. It’s […]
Carbon fiber’s been used in countless materials and products since the late 1800s. With such longevity comes incredible durability and strength. But how strong is carbon fiber actually? And what makes it so strong? That’s what we’re here to look at today. Read on to find out more about carbon fibers and how strong […]
The carbon fiber industry is projected to grow from an estimated value of 3.7 billion dollars to 8.9 billion by 2031. That’s over double within a decade! Carbon fiber composites were quite expensive and associated mostly with the aerospace and automobile industry. Therefore, now they are becoming widely used, this is in part due to […]
Did you know carbon fiber is five times stronger than steel? Carbon fibers make up more than 90% carbon content. It is mainly known for its’ high tensile strength, high stiffness, and low density. Due to its high strength and density, carbon fiber sheets have a wide variety of uses in the manufacturing world. It’s […]
Did you know that the carbon fiber weave has been around since the early 1960s? This single material that can be used to make car components, prosthetic limbs, and help you build the finest aircraft has seen use in a growing number of industries for almost 60 years! If you want to know more about this material […]
