Carbon Fiber

Carbon fiber is a strong and lightweight material made from thin strands of carbon. It’s used to build things that need to be both durable and light, like airplanes, sports cars, and even high-performance sports equipment.

Examples: 

• Össur (Healthcare): Össur uses carbon fiber in the development of high-performance prosthetic limbs, offering amputees greater mobility and durability. Their carbon fiber-based prosthetics, such as the Cheetah running leg, are widely used by athletes, enabling lightweight yet strong and flexible movement for enhanced athletic performance and everyday use.
• Toray Industries & Zoltek (Aerospace, Automotive, Energy) – Both Toray and its subsidiary Zoltek are major players in the carbon fiber industry. Toray provides advanced carbon fiber composites for aerospace, producing lightweight materials for aircraft like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce weight. Zoltek, on the other hand, focuses on industrial applications, producing affordable, large-scale carbon fiber for wind turbines and automotive parts, helping to boost energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (Aerospace, Automotive, Sports Equipment): Mitsubishi Chemical produces carbon fiber materials used in high-performance products such as aircraft, luxury cars, and sports equipment. In the sports industry, their carbon fiber technology is used in products like tennis rackets, bicycles, and golf clubs, offering lightweight durability and enhanced performance for athletes.