Lamborghini is Changing the Rules of Auto Manufacturing with Carbon Fiber
Hayley McGlone — July 18, 2016 — Autos
References: digitaltrends
Lamborghini has created a new process called 'Forged Composite' to more efficiently craft carbon fiber cars. This new process will make Lamborghini the first auto manufacturer to craft the frame of the car from carbon fiber. The new process will allow Lamborghini to create carbon fiber at a much faster rate.
Unlike conventional ways to craft carbon fiber, which entail precisely cutting the material and laying it into a mold, the new process only requires cutting the right mass of the carbon fiber and placing it into a hot press mold. The Forged Composite process creates a carbon part that is equally light and stiff as conventional methods, if not more so. The most innovative aspect is that now carbon fiber can be treated like aluminum, steel and unreinforced plastic are when making cars.
Unlike conventional ways to craft carbon fiber, which entail precisely cutting the material and laying it into a mold, the new process only requires cutting the right mass of the carbon fiber and placing it into a hot press mold. The Forged Composite process creates a carbon part that is equally light and stiff as conventional methods, if not more so. The most innovative aspect is that now carbon fiber can be treated like aluminum, steel and unreinforced plastic are when making cars.
Trend Themes
1. Carbon Fiber Advancements - The use of the 'Forged Composite' process by Lamborghini is revolutionizing the way carbon fiber is used in car manufacturing.
2. Efficient Auto Manufacturing - Lamborghini's new process opens up opportunities for other auto manufacturers to explore efficient ways of crafting carbon fiber cars.
3. Lightweight Material Innovations - The introduction of carbon fiber as a frame material for cars presents opportunities for advancements in lightweight materials across various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Manufacturing - The automotive industry can embrace Lamborghini's carbon fiber manufacturing process to create more lightweight, fuel-efficient and high-performance cars.
2. Materials Engineering - The introduction of carbon fiber as a frame material sparks innovation in materials engineering for enhanced strength-to-weight ratio and durability.
3. Aerospace and Aviation - The aerospace and aviation industry can explore the use of carbon fiber to create lighter and more fuel-efficient aircraft and spacecraft.
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