You probably know that the carbon fiber market has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years, but do you know how much the market is worth? In 2020, it was worth $3.7 billion. It is expected to more than double by 2031 to $8.9 billion. With the growing demand for carbon fiber products, new customers are reaching...Continue Reading

Carbon fiber represents cutting-edge technology. Above all, the composite material was actually invented several decades ago. Since then, aircraft manufacturing has taken advantage of light and durable materials. So, have you ever wondered what makes carbon composites such an ideal building material for planes? Read on to learn the basics of carbon fiber and aircraft...Continue Reading

Are you looking to improve your car? If you want to keep it running and looking its best, you need high-quality materials and parts. Carbon fiber is one such material and it’s highly versatile. You may have heard of it already, but you might not know what the fuss is all about. That’s where we...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

  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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading

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,...Continue Reading

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...Continue Reading