Lightweighting Where It Matters

Carbon fiber composites can reduce vehicle mass while maintaining high stiffness when the laminate, geometry and load paths are properly engineered.

• Vehicle dynamics: lower mass can support acceleration, braking and handling targets.
• EV efficiency: reduced component weight can help lower energy demand and support vehicle range.
• Structural performance: fiber orientation can be tailored around application-specific loads.
• NVH control: composite damping can help reduce vibration in suitable structures.

Where Carbon Fiber Delivers Value

Manufacturing Routes by Volume and Surface Class

The appropriate process depends on geometry, annual volume, mechanical targets, surface class, tooling budget and required cycle time.

Carbon Fiber vs. Conventional Metals

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Design Choices That Influence Cost

• Use the required surface class only where appearance is important.
• Standardize radii, inserts and laminate schedules where practical.
• Design near-net shapes to reduce trimming and secondary machining.
• Consolidate suitable brackets or flanges to reduce part count.
• Match tooling and process choice to prototype and annual volumes.

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