Why This Comparison Matters for Your DesignWhen you design FRP and composite structures, you are constantly balancing weight, stiffness, strength, cost, and manufacturability. Traditionally, many structures were built as solid laminates, simply by stacking more fiber and resin to achieve the require Read More

Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) is a high-performance, fiber-reinforced composite material widely used in industries that require strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and cost-effective components. Thanks to its excellent surface quality and high production efficiency, SMC has become one of the mo Read More

Carbon fiber fabric is one of the most widely used reinforcement materials in modern composites. If you want to fabricate lightweight, high-strength composite parts for marine, automotive, sports, industrial, or aerospace applications, understanding how to fabricate with carbon fiber fabric is essen Read More

If you work with composite materials — whether it’s wind blades, marine panels, transportation parts, or structural sandwich panels — you’ve probably noticed that PET Foam Core has become one of the fastest growing core materials in recent years. But you might be asking: which European PET foam supp Read More

As a professional in the composites industry, you likely handle carbon fiber fabrics, UD tapes, prepregs, or structural components daily. But have you ever asked yourself: how is carbon fiber made from raw chemicals? Why does it combine extreme strength, stiffness, heat resistance, and low weight in Read More

“FRP is a strong, lightweight, corrosion-resistant composite made from fiberglass and resin. It offers excellent durability, design flexibility, insulation, and weather resistance. Used in transportation, construction, industrial, marine, and utility applications, FRP provides long-lasting performance and an effective alternative to metal materials. Read More

A 2026 guide to the top 10 U.S. carbon fiber suppliers, comparing product quality, capacity, certifications, customization, and delivery performance. Jlon ranks #1 for its wide product range, UD expertise, stable supply, and strong support for RTM, LRTM, VARTM, and industrial composite manufacturing. Read More

Carbon fiber delivers higher tensile strength and a much better strength-to-weight ratio than steel, making it ideal for lightweight, high-performance designs, though steel remains tougher and more cost-effective for impact-heavy or budget-sensitive applications. Read More

Carbon fiber is a high-performance material made of graphitic carbon filaments. It is lightweight, strong, stiff, corrosion-resistant, and fatigue-resistant. Used in composites, it enables aerospace, automotive, robotics, and sporting applications, with properties determined by precursor, processing, and fiber orientation. Read More