Thomas has spent two years working in the auto journalism industry, contributing to a UK-based newspaper and writing for Euronewsweek. A full-time writer and lifelong engineering enthusiast, he now ...

Carbon fiber is known for being incredibly strong, lightweight, and versatile—but how is it actually made? This article breaks down the key stages of carbon fiber manufacturing and shows how different ...

Designed with both freedom and functionality in mind, the dash 3 is finding fans among a wide range of users. It appeals to ...

Chevrolet Performance Parts is offering a new carbon fiber upgrade for the sixth-gen Chevy Camaro ZL1 coupe, promising ...

Technically speaking, carbon fiber dates back to 1879, when Thomas Edison created it out of cotton and bamboo slivers to produce lightbulb filament. However, it wouldn’t be refined into the strong, ...

The test: To determine if a carbon fiber insole can provide a measurable performance benefit on the course. The results: I try not to play favorites in the golf space, but the Padraig Harrington ...

Microwave Chemical Co. has applied its microwave heating technology to carbon fiber production, reportedly cutting energy use by 50% and CO2 emissions by 90%. Photo Credit: MWCC Microwave Chemical Co.

It had to happen eventually; brands are now hitting the urban mobility industry with a carbon fiber machine meant to be the ultimate solution to traveling around town with good old green energy. One ...

The program has been finalized for CompositesWorld and Gardner Business Media’s (Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.) annual Carbon Fiber conference. Taking place this year in Wichita, Kansas — the “Air Capital of ...

Carbon fiber elements are continuing to find their way into vehicles from across the spectrum; from spoilers, lips, and hoods to fenders and trunk lids, the lightweight and strong material now sits in ...

Carbon fibers consist of thin filaments (5–10 micrometers in diameter) made of long chains of carbon atoms arranged in a polycrystalline structure. These fibers contain 92–100 wt% anisotropic carbon ...