Carbon Fiber

CCIC has launched a pilot line for producing ContRGF fabrics, using recycled carbon fibers for automotive and other applications. A hybrid automotive hood was demonstrated with this material.

McLaren and Mercedes are exploring recycled carbon fibre for F1 components, planning to introduce a carbon fibre composite rear brake duct by 2025.

Recycled supercapacitors with carbon-fiber cathodes maintained performance comparable to original devices through initial fabrication and two recycling cycles.

DASEN Group has expanded its multi-factory network across China and Vietnam, enhancing global supply of graphite sheets and carbon fiber products with coordinated production and R&D facilities.

Automated Fibre Placement and high-pressure resin transfer moulding have made carbon fibre components more viable for mass automotive production, increasing their use in everyday vehicles.

Mitsubishi Chemical has introduced a new series of high-performance carbon fiber prepregs designed for advanced applications.

Teijin Limited has developed a thermosetting carbon fiber-reinforced plastic with a self-healing function and high recyclability, aiming to provide samples by 2028.

MASTERMATE is advancing carbon fiber NFC technology, enabling premium smart products with seamless digital connectivity for business, luxury, and automotive applications.

SkyDrive has partnered with Airtificial to produce and supply lightweight carbon fiber reinforced plastic parts.

Golden Dragon and Ebusco have finished making the first carbon fiber electric bus at Golden Dragon's Longhai facility.

Lyten will supply its PA1205 nylon-based filaments for Modovolo's BFP 3D printing platform, enhancing performance with improved tensile strength and impact resistance over carbon fiber alternatives.

India's first 120-ton-per-annum carbon fibre demonstration plant is being established in Amravati.

SHD Composites' Mooresville facility will increase Cambium's U.S. composites production capacity fourfold.

The FURHY project, funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe program, has released three new key exploitable results, including a hybrid nonwoven material combining recycled carbon fiber and hemp fiber, as it enters its final six months. These developments are significant for the advanced carbon materials sector as they aim to create fully recyclable, bio-based composite materials with reduced carbon footprints, targeting applications in automotive and sports industries.

Cygnet Texkimp has introduced a 500-kilogram VHD creel to enhance carbon fiber production efficiency. This advancement is significant for the carbon fiber sector, as it allows for increased production capacity and reduced downtime in manufacturing processes.

A team of University of Central Florida graduates has developed a method to convert seaweed into coatings for carbon fiber and metals at their Lake Nona materials lab. This innovation could enhance the sustainability and functionality of carbon fiber composites used in various industries.

CCIC and UNNC have introduced a recycled carbon fiber manufacturing platform at the SAMPE China 2026 Conference, addressing four major industry challenges including extreme energy use. This innovation is significant for the carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sector as it promises to reduce costs and carbon emissions associated with production.

Bcomp has supplied its AmpliTex biocomposites for BMW's M Concept Neue Klasse. This development highlights the potential of biocomposites as an alternative to carbon fiber, offering advantages in weight, safety, and functionality.

Cal Poly Pomona's College of Engineering received a $198,100 grant from the DENSO North America Foundation to fund advanced manufacturing equipment, including a large-scale carbon fiber 3D printer and an industrial multi-material printer, for student use. The addition of industrial-grade carbon fiber 3D printing at the undergraduate level expands hands-on access to composite fabrication technology that is otherwise largely confined to professional industry settings.

Zhongfu Shenying commissioned three high-performance carbon fiber production lines in Lianyungang, Jiangsu on June 28, comprising a 1,000-ton/year T1100-grade aerospace line, a 5,000-ton/year 48K large-tow line, and a 600-ton/year M40 high-modulus line, as the first phase of a CNY6 billion project targeting 30,000 tons of annual capacity. The lines expand China's domestic supply of high-grade carbon fiber across aerospace, wind energy, hydrogen storage, and EV applications, reducing reliance on foreign sources for critical materials.

Shenzhen MASTERMATE Technology Co., Ltd., an ISO 9001-certified carbon fiber OEM/ODM manufacturer founded in 2014, produces custom carbon fiber products including drone frames, automotive parts, helmets, and jewelry for clients in over 100 countries. The company's broad custom manufacturing capabilities across autoclave molding, CNC machining, and forged carbon reflect continued demand for flexible, small-to-mid-scale carbon fiber production partnerships among global brands.

Terrance Barkan of The Graphene Council published a framework mapping the commercialization maturity journey of graphene through stages from discovery to mature commercialization, identifying nine recurring obstacles including capital access, regulation, standardization, and value chain complexity. The framework positions graphene as approaching proven commercial viability in multiple application areas—including composites, construction materials, and thermal management—while arguing that its "killer application" lies in broad adoption as a performance-enhancing additive across sectors rather than in any single use case.