Carbon fiber is for astronauts. Your bike frame and luxury car may disagree. But since the 1960s, space shuttles have been created with carbon fiber. That does explain the price tag the fabric comes with. Carbon fiber goes for $7 a pound, and that is after efforts to reduce the price. But is it worth […]
Did you know that carbon fiber has the highest strength density of any material commonly used in the auto industry? Car racing enthusiasts have long been familiar with carbon fiber and composite advanced technology on their favorite racecars. You can find a carbon fiber application on many leading Formula One vehicles. But composite manufacturing has […]
According to the paper Estimating the prevalence of limb loss in the United States, limb loss is projected to double to 3.6 million in 2050. At the moment, it is the norm to use metal composites for prosthetics, but carbon fiber is going to transform this industry. As medical advancements progress, carbon fiber prosthetics won’t be […]
Interested in becoming a composite technician but aren’t sure what the career path entails? As a composite technician, you’ll have the opportunity to work on aircraft parts. This is a very important job that requires an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and solid verbal and written communication skills. If you think you have what […]
A lawyer could work on many different types of legal cases. A doctor could specialize in anything from cardiology to pediatrics. There are many different areas of specialty for an engineer too. There may be a plethora of high-quality engineering jobs. Some may even lead to management positions. Have you heard of composite engineering? Wondered what a […]
Innovative Solutions Did you know that the global carbon fiber market is expected to reach a value of nearly $6.4 billion in the next few years? The uses of carbon fiber as an innovative solution are almost endless. Even now, more and more innovation is occurring with this state-of-the-art material. Are you ready to explore […]
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 […]
