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In 1860, Sir Joseph Wilson Swan was the first to make carbon fibers by heating cotton fibers. Since then, advanced technology has allowed manufacturing companies to make the most of carbon fiber for making cars, medical equipment, and airplanes. Carbon fiber composites are durable materials that are uniquely lightweight and strong. For this reason, they...
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Carbon fiber is a versatile material that has many uses in various industries. One of the most interesting applications of carbon fiber is in the medical field, where it is used to create advanced medical equipment. Carbon fiber has qualities that make it ideal for medical applications, which is why it’s so popular across the industry. What...
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Did you know that the invention of carbon fiber goes all the way back to 1860? Carbon fiber has been touted by many to be a material of the future. It’s durable, lightweight, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant, making it a versatile composite ideal for many situations – and it has a world of potential for the medical...
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Over 2 million Americans are living with limb loss. 65% are living with lower limb (leg, toes, or foot) amputations, and 35% have lost an upper limb ( hand, arm, or fingers). Due to illness and injury, 185,000 amputations happen in the United States yearly. Some adapt and live without prosthetics. Others choose carbon fiber...
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Want to know about one of the unsung heroes of the medical industry? Carbon fiber has made its way into everyday medical practice. It transforms the lives of a wide variety of patients, making it easier for them to recover from injuries and resume their daily lives. But how does the medical industry use carbon...
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