The global market for composite materials was 86.4 billion dollars in 2020! The percentage rate has an expectancy to grow every year by 6.6%. There is no question that composite materials are more popular than ever. You might be wondering: how can I choose a composite material supplier that fits my needs? Great question!...Continue Reading

According to C&EN, there are over 40,000 applications that use glass fiber reinforcement. Similarly, carbon fiber has become a critical component of many industrial materials and equipment. The medical and aerospace spheres rely on these types of composites. Carbon fiber is a critical component of prosthetic limbs, for example. Its durability also makes it excellent for...Continue Reading

Most people know about the use of carbon fiber in high-tech manufacturing and engineering. But did you know that carbon fiber is also used to make clothing? Carbon fiber is actually five times stronger than steel. This makes it a smart choice for many kinds of engineering applications and high-performance clothing. Because carbon fiber clothing is tough...Continue Reading

Weight saving and strength are the main reasons why people opt for carbon fiber over aluminum or other metal wheels. Carbon fiber is a lot more durable than people think and is the main choice of material when racing or any other sort of vehicle enhancement is trying to be achieved. With so many advantages,...Continue Reading

Strength, luxury, and versatility. These words pop into mind when people think about carbon fiber materials. Recent years have seen a boom in demand for this product. In 2021, the global production capacity for carbon fiber was about 193 thousand tons. Although carbon fiber material cost is still higher than steel, the technology is constantly...Continue Reading

Projections show that the global carbon fiber market will reach a size of $8.9 billion by 2031. Carbon fiber has one of the best strength-to-weight ratios of any material, making it ideal for a range of applications. There are various molding processes available, and they all provide different results. Picking the best molding process for...Continue Reading

According to a research brief published by E2Open, the top two reasons for outsourcing manufacturing are, to reduce manufacturing costs and relying on third parties for manufacturing expertise. While for those looking to cut out the middle man and start composite manufacturing in-house, there are loads of benefits. Namely, cutting costs. At SMI Composites, we’ve...Continue Reading

Carbon fiber is for astronauts. Your bike frame and luxury car may disagree. But since the 1960s, space shuttles have been created with carbon fiber. That does explain the price tag the fabric comes with. Carbon fiber goes for $7 a pound, and that is after efforts to reduce the price. But is it worth...Continue Reading

  According to the paper Estimating the prevalence of limb loss in the United States, limb loss is projected to double to 3.6 million in 2050. At the moment, it is the norm to use metal composites for prosthetics, but carbon fiber is going to transform this industry. As medical advancements progress, carbon fiber prosthetics won’t be...Continue Reading

Interested in becoming a composite technician but aren’t sure what the career path entails? As a composite technician, you’ll have the opportunity to work on aircraft parts. This is a very important job that requires an analytical mindset, strong attention to detail, and solid verbal and written communication skills. If you think you have what...Continue Reading