You can’t wait to turn your aerospace system designs into real aircraft components that will stand the test of time. You’re not alone, either. Research shows that the aerospace industry in 2023 experienced a revival of the demand for products, and this is expected to continue in 2024. Factors driving the growth include a surge […]
It isn’t just Americans that are tipping the scales these days. The average new vehicle hitting US roads weighs 175 more pounds than it did three years ago and over 1,000 more pounds than it did in 1980. We have a significant amount of electronics, powerful engines, and larger physical size to thank for this. […]
The current market is witnessing a surge in the demand for personalized vehicles. Beyond mere transportation, drivers now desire a mode of expression on the road, an extension of their identity. Personalized vehicles cater to this need by offering customization options like colors, accessories, and features. By offering a diverse range of customization choices, you […]
It has been an interesting journey in the growth and development of the SMI Composite LLC Brand and facility footprint evolution over the past 10 years. The birth of this business was brought upon by necessity rather than an absolute want. Before our launch/establishment in Jan 2014, the Mayco group was buying Carbon Fiber parts […]
Hitting the slopes on a board? You won’t do it alone. More than 7 million people considered themselves snowboarders in 2020. Maybe you’ve gone out a few times with rented snowboards. Perhaps you’ve been borrowing a board from a friend. Now that you know you enjoy the sport, though, you’ve started considering your snowboard. […]
According to encouraging new research, the demand for lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles, and increased use in the aerospace and defense industries is driving the carbon fiber industry to new strengths. It’s not hard to see why. This versatile material’s myriad benefits become clearer each day. But how exactly do you deal with this composite, and leverage […]
Carbon fiber is a multi-billion dollar industry that shows no signs of slowing. The material is used in a variety of products. These include everything from rockets and race cars to sunglasses and helicopters. It also has many military and aerospace applications. There are other carbon fiber uses. It is popular for almost any sporting equipment […]
If you asked the average person how old carbon fiber is, they’d probably guess wrong. Carbon fiber is much older than most of us would imagine. It was first used in lightbulbs in the 1870s. We’ve improved carbon fiber significantly in the past century-and-a-half, and one of the most important improvements is carbon fiber laminate. […]
The first commercial carbon fiber was created by Thomas Edison for use in the first incandescent light bulb in 1879. Nowadays, carbon fiber is a material celebrated for being durable and lightweight. It has found its place in industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to sports equipment and luxury goods. However, the exceptional properties of […]
In the aerospace industry, there’s no room for error. Aircraft manufacturers have various material choices, and carbon fiber is quickly becoming one of the most popular. While other materials are still common, more airplane parts are being made using carbon fiber. It offers a range of benefits that make it more suitable than most of […]
