Modern-day carbon fiber was invented in 1964. Since then it has been used in a wide range of industries for a number of different reasons. Manufacturers love working with carbon fiber because it is strong and lightweight, but many of them often wonder why the price is always so high for the material. This article...Continue Reading
Over 30% of carbon fiber produced makes it into the aerospace industry. As airplanes can heavily benefit from material that is incredibly strong and light, this makes sense. However, the aerospace industry is far from the only industry that has and will use carbon fiber. This material has also found its way into cars, naval...Continue Reading
Carbon fiber products have technically been around for more than 150 years. Experiments with their predecessors happened as far back as the mid-1800s. Unfortunately, interest in carbon fiber materials waned shortly after that. However, some breakthroughs happened in the 1950s and 1970s. This caused manufacturers to suddenly become interested in the material again. After that,...Continue Reading
Did you know that the invention of carbon fiber goes all the way back to 1860? Carbon fiber has been touted by many to be a material of the future. It’s durable, lightweight, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, making it a versatile composite ideal for many situations – and it has a world of potential for the medical...Continue Reading
Researchers expect the global market size for composites to reach $112 billion by 2027 if it continues growing at a rate of 6.88%. You form a composite when you combine two or more materials to make one. Individual components have different physical and chemical properties. We merge them to outdo the performance of the constituents....Continue Reading
The global market for composite materials was 86.4 billion dollars in 2020! The percentage rate has an expectancy to grow every year by 6.6%. There is no question that composite materials are more popular than ever. You might be wondering: how can I choose a composite material supplier that fits my needs? Great question!...Continue Reading
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...Continue Reading
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...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
Carbon fibers are constantly evolving. Even to the point where using carbon fiber materials in manufacturing is more affordable. That’s why we should jump into adopting graphite fiber (carbon fiber) materials now. But first, we need to understand the various materials and weaves available. This carbon fiber guide covers various types of carbon fiber, applications,...Continue Reading
