As far as contemporary engineering and design are concerned, carbon fiber components have now taken the form of a game-changer in most industries. Whether it is cars and bicycles or airplanes and even medical devices; Carbon fiber has become the material of choice not only used in racing or aerospace but more widely used in our everyday products due to its unmatched strength and lightweight qualities.

Then what is so special about carbon fiber parts? This can be answered by the material itself. Carbon fiber is produced as a result of weaving ultra-thin strands of carbon together and then attaching them using resin. All that yields is a composite material that is not only extraordinarily strong, but extraordinarily light. It is difficult to achieve such a balance with such traditional materials as steel or aluminum. That is why other industries, which are performance and efficiency-oriented, are paying special attention to carbon fiber nowadays.

Carbon fiber parts in the auto world, decreases the overall weight of vehicles but not safety nor durability. Lighter car implies more fuel-economical, acceleration, and handling. Carbon fiber is of course decades old in high-end sports cars, but is increasingly popping up at affordable manufacturers in the form of hoods, spoilers, and even interior parts. Bike frames made out of carbon fiber composites offer the right balance of rigidity and light weight to cyclists, who enjoy greater speed and control.

Carbon fiber parts are also a key component of the aerospace industry. Aircrafts constructed using such materials are lighter and this will cut energy production and increase flight times. The even the medical profession is embracing use of carbon fiber in prosthetics and their surgical devices where strength and accuracy is of great concern.

The other significant benefit of carbon fiber is that it is non-corroding. Carbon fiber components do not rust compared to steel that is prone to rusting when put in a corrosive environment. This renders that suitable in marine uses, and outdoor equipment.