Carbon Fiber

First Graphene and Aeropreg have signed a three-year agreement to develop and commercialise graphene-enhanced carbon fibre prepreg for aerospace and automotive markets.

Hexcel launched HRH-10, a honeycomb core material qualified by NCAMP, at CAMX 2026, aiming to streamline development time and costs for aerospace manufacturers.

The Advanced Carbons Council calls for a U.S. carbon materials innovation platform focused on standards, testing and buyer qualification. The paper links engineered-carbon supply chains to manufacturing, energy, defense and AI infrastructure. Serves as a model for governments world-wide.

KVE has expanded its facility in The Hague by 1,800 square meters to meet growing demand for composite components in aerospace and defense, marking its 30th anniversary under Daher's ownership.

Impossible Objects secured $40 million to expand its CBAM 25 carbon-fiber 3D printing system for industrial-scale production, targeting aerospace and defense sectors with faster and stronger component manufacturing.

Stratasys has introduced the F870 FDM, a large-format 3D printer with a build area of 1000 by 610 by 610 mm, designed to enhance production for industrial manufacturers.

Researchers have developed a carbon-fiber reinforced plastic where fibers are encased in carbon, potentially speeding up production of hypersonic shields and rocket components.

Toray, IGCS International, and Lacks Carbon Fiber have formed a partnership to collaborate on Department of Defense projects involving CFRP anisogrid lattice structures.

Teijin Carbon showcases rapid-cure prepregs for aerospace and defense applications at CAMX 2026.

Tekever has introduced the AR6 heavy-lift drone family and broadened its collaboration with iCOMAT to boost AR5 drone production in the U.K.

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.

Swedish defense contractor Saab and Singapore's Penguin Shipyard International have delivered the first carbon-fiber composite superstructure for the Republic of Singapore Navy’s Victory-class Multi-Role Combat Vessel program. This integration of carbon-fiber materials into naval shipbuilding offers advantages such as reduced weight and radar cross-section, which are critical for modern combat vessel performance and efficiency.

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.

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.

Penguin Shipyard International has completed and delivered the largest composite superstructure ever built in Singapore for the Republic of Singapore Navy's new Multi Role Combat Vessel, with the first of six structures handed over to Saab on June 27, 2026. The use of carbon fiber composites in the superstructure reduces weight and radar cross-section, enhancing the ship's stability and stealth capabilities compared to conventional steel designs.

Toray Industries will showcase its latest advanced material solutions, including TORAYCA carbon fibre and high-performance thermoset systems, at the Farnborough International Airshow from July 20–24. These materials are crucial for meeting stringent qualification and certification requirements in aerospace, space, and defence applications, highlighting Toray's commitment to reliability and performance in critical sectors.

ECS Composites, headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, announced advances in its carbon fiber composite enclosures for military applications, claiming weight and thickness reductions of up to 50% compared to traditional fiberglass designs. The development reflects demand for lighter carbon fiber composites in defense protective systems, where weight reduction without loss of structural integrity is a key performance requirement.

Continuous Composites secured a US Army contract to manufacture missile components using its CF3D continuous carbon fiber 3D printing technology. The contract signals growing military adoption of continuous carbon fiber additive manufacturing as a replacement for traditional winding and molding processes in structural defense applications.

Marstrom Composite AB, a subsidiary of Scandinavian Astor Group, signed a five-year framework agreement worth approximately SEK 100 million with an undisclosed western defence company to supply structural composite components. The deal provides a long-term revenue base for Marstrom's carbon fibre composites business and signals growing demand for advanced composite structural parts in western defence programmes.