Materials Intelligence

Composites & Fibres

Carbon fibre, glass fibre and hybrid composite systems — exploring the advanced materials redefining lightweight automotive design.

The Composites Landscape

Composite materials and engineered fibres are driving a new era of automotive lightweighting. From hypercar monocoques to mainstream body panels, fibre-reinforced polymers are reshaping what is structurally possible in a road car.

Carbon Fibre (CFRP)

Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) offers the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any structural automotive material. Used in monocoques, body panels, crash structures and suspension components, CFRP enables radical weight reduction in high-performance and hypercar programmes.

Glass & Natural Fibres (GFRP)

Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) and natural fibre composites (flax, hemp, jute) provide cost-effective lightweighting solutions for body panels, underbody shields and interior trim. Their lower cost versus CFRP makes them a popular choice in volume and mainstream programmes.

Hybrid & Prepreg Systems

Multi-material hybrid laminates, prepreg systems and resin transfer moulding (RTM) processes allow engineers to tailor fibre orientation, resin chemistry and component geometry for optimal stiffness, energy absorption and surface quality — balancing performance with cycle time.