Did you know that carbon fiber (yes, the same one NASCAR uses), together with graphene, is a $2 billion U.S. industry? NASCAR isn’t the only force driving the growth of composite use in the country though. In fact, composites now play many roles in the global sporting goods industry. Experts say that composites in the sports...Continue Reading

An Ultimate Guide to Carbon Fiber Auto Racing Helmets No matter how uncomfortable, heavy, or unstylish you believe your current auto racing helmet to be, you know it’s a necessity to wear one when anytime you’re in a high speed auto race. Fortunately, advances in carbon fiber auto racing helmets has come a long way...Continue Reading

What do you think of when someone mentions the words “composites materials?” Do cutting edge plastics cross your mind? Perhaps extra strength lightweight aerial and automobile materials? If rocks and mud pop into your mind, you’re not too far off. Or do you feel a little lost at the mention of “composites materials?” Let’s start...Continue Reading

10 Surprising Examples of Composite Materials Chances are they’re in your flooring, your walls, your car, and even your bathtub. They’re called composites. But what exactly are composites? What are their uses and why do they matter? If you’ve got these questions looming your mind or if you’d like some surprising examples of composite materials, then you’ve come...Continue Reading

Carbon Fiber Uses in Sports How times have changed with carbon fiber use! Carbon fiber, one of the materials commonly used to make aircraft and car parts, is now gaining prominence in the sporting world. This material is also known as graphite fiber, and it is said to be the strongest metals on the planet....Continue Reading

Composite Technology in Combat The men and women of our armed forces are coming into a new generation of warfare. The days of conventional warfare are gone, and our soldiers are learning to fight in new ways to combat new threats. As the threats to our soldiers change, we have to change the way we...Continue Reading

An Industry Overview for Composite Technologies The composites market will reach USD $130.83 Billion in 2024. It’s the backbone of most of the world’s most formative industries. As a consumer and corporate interest in fuel and energy-efficient solutions grow, more industries are looking to composite materials. Affordability, durability, and strength are also key factors pushing many industries...Continue Reading

Do you manufacture complex hollow composite parts? Then improving the bladder molding process is something that might be of interest to you. Are you familiar with the Bladder Assisted Composite Manufacturing (BACM) technique? And how it has made improvements to the conventional bladder molding process? If you are not, yet, you should know that the...Continue Reading

You may have heard the word Kevlar thrown around on your favorite crime dramas like Criminal Minds or NCIS. But what is Kevlar material and what is it really used for? While the most well-known application is in bulletproof vests, there are so many more uses for Kevlar that you may not have even thought of. But don’t worry,...Continue Reading

Did you know that carbon fiber technology was invented in the 1870s? Thomas Edison used it for the filament in his lightbulbs, a big difference in the applications we now have today. As the technology evolved in the last few decades, so has our ability to build new things. From space exploration to golf swings, carbon...Continue Reading