Video: Lexus Uses Custom Rotary Weaver To Make Carbon Fiber A-Pillar on $375k Supercar
Watch a video that shows the carbon fiber weaver that Lexus uses to make parts on its LFA supercar.
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The Hybrid of Bridges and Carbon Fiber
Bridge of the future, bridge to the future, whichever you choose to think of it, it is actually called the Neal Bridge. It is located in Pittsfield, Maine and it is the nation’s first infrastructure like it. From the looks of it, this bridge may appear to look like any other, but it’s what’s underneath…
Read the Full StoryWhy The CFRP Wing On a Dodge Viper ACR Is Awesome
I’m all for flying cars, but one day in the future after there have been years of testing. Car manufacturers continually strive to make cars faster and faster than they already are, but this poses the problem of ensuring the vehicle remains on the ground. Chrysler’s SRT Performance team began working on the American Club…
Read the Full Story3 Men Break Carbon Fiber Export Laws, a Big No-No
In Minneapolis, three men pleaded guilty for illegal exportation of high-tech carbon fiber to the China Academy of Space Technology. Each man was convicted with one count of conspiracy to violate Export Administration Regulations. United States District Court Chief Judge Michael Davis sentenced Jian Wei Ding, 51, of Singapore, to three years and ten months…
Read the Full StoryCarbon Fiber Gear Attending SEMA Show 2009
Just like last year, we’ll be attending the SEMA Show in Last Vegas to find the latest and greatest in carbon fiber. We will not have a display at the show, but instead will be attending as press in order to find unique products to feature, products to possibly sell on our store, and make…
Read the Full StoryWhen You Want Carbon Fiber Look Without The Cost
A few months ago we came across a material from 3M called DI-NOC. It’s their architectural series vinyl, and sure enough they offer a carbon fiber version. We immediately got some into the CFG labs for inspection, and what we found is that we absolutely loved it! It was the best alternative to real carbon…
Read the Full StoryLamborghini Opens ACSL, Committing Itself To The Future of Carbon Fiber
Last week, Lamborghini Automobili S.p.A. officially unveiled the “Automobili Lamborghini Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory” (ACSL) at an event at the University of Washington. Partnered with the University of Washington and aerospace company, Boeing, this move really confirms Lamborghini’s commitment to the future of carbon fiber. With the help of Lamborghini, we could hopefully see carbon…
Read the Full StoryCustom Nike Dunk Lows Made With Carbon Fiber and Under Armor
When it comes to carbon fiber, Nike has not exactly stood on the sideline. They have done things like the 100% carbon fiber Mercurial Vapor SL soccer cleat and the Air Jordan XVII Carbon Fiber Sneakers. What do you do when there is a shoe Nike makes that they didn’t use carbon fiber for, and…
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Ellie May, At 5 Years Old, Is The Youngest Person Ever To Have Carbon Fiber Legs
Ellie May is a 5 year old child and is the youngest person to ever get carbon fiber prosthetic legs. Read more about to story behind it.
Read the Full StoryRevolutionizing Transportation Using Carbon Fiber – With The Yike Bike
Having lived my entire life between Baltimore and D.C., I am no stranger to terrible traffic, averaging about 3 hours of driving per day! I am also no stranger to sitting in that traffic and watching bicyclist after bicyclist pass me with ease. Well…here might be the solution! The Yike Bike is an electric bicycle…
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