Exciting insights from the recent article “Advancing Carbon Fiber and its Composites Technology: Korea’s Strategic Growth and Innovation” (published in Composites Part B: Engineering) highlight South Korea’s pivotal role in carbon fiber manufacturing and its global impact on sustainability and tech innovation.
A Robust & Diverse Industry: Korea’s carbon fiber sector is powered by major players like Hyosung, Toray Korea, and Kolon, alongside specialized SMEs focusing on textiles, prepregs, and applications across industries. Heavy R&D investments are driving advancements in lightweight, high-performance materials – particularly for automotive, aerospace, and future mobility.
Expanding Applications & Capacity: From automotive and aerospace to hydrogen storage and sports equipment, carbon fiber composites are transforming industries. South Korea’s production capacity is rapidly growing, backed by significant investments to meet soaring domestic and global demand.
Global Demand on the Rise: Since 2014, global CFRP consumption has more than doubled, reaching ~181K tons in 2021. Projections suggest a surge to ~285K tons by 2025, underscoring the material’s critical role in next-gen technologies.
At Conprofe, we’re proud to contribute to this evolution with our innovative ultrasonic machining solutions for carbon fiber composites. As we deepen collaborations with Korean partners in aerospace and beyond, we’re committed to advancing high-efficiency, sustainable manufacturing together.
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