Today in material science news we have a report from [German Science Guy] about a new supermaterial which is as strong as steel and as light as Styrofoam! A supermaterial is a type of material ...

Carbon fiber's blend of incredible strength and low weight has revolutionized modern engineering. Today, you see it in everything from wind turbines and airplanes to carbon fiber car parts and ...

As for what carbon fiber actually is, the name gives most of what you need to know. It's made out of flexible, high strength filaments of carbon. That fiber filament is then wound into a fabric of ...

Automakers, their suppliers, and car enthusiasts were concerned about a proposal to ban carbon fiber in automotive construction across the European Union. However, legislators will no longer ...

A new EU draft proposal could classify carbon fiber as hazardous automotive material. Ban would threaten carmakers relying on carbon fiber to cut EV weight and improve range. Even if passed ...

The European Union won’t be banning carbon fiber in cars after all. A day after rumors rocketed around the internet suggesting Europe was considering a ban on the lightweight material ...

The lightness and strength of carbon fiber have made it a near-ubiquitous means of reducing the weight of new cars, especially heavier, battery-laden electric vehicles. However, the European Union ...

Update, 11:45am EDT, 4/15/2025: The European Parliament has told Motor1 Italia that carbon fiber will be removed from the amendment that would have placed it on the list of unhealthy materials in ...

The global carbon fiber market was worth $5.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to over $17 billion over the next decade. Vehicles currently account for up to 20 percent of carbon fiber ...

See the expert craftsmanship behind creating the finest carbon fishing rods, where precision meets dedication. Watch as skilled professionals layer high-quality carbon fiber, shaping each rod for ...

Not one to be flattered by imitation, Ruger continues to expand and improve its 10/22 line-up with models like the new-for-2025 10/22 Carbon Fiber. The 10/22 Carbon Fiber gets its name from its 16 ...