MARKET TRENDS MANAGING THE COMPOSITE MATERIAL SUPPLY CHAIN: THE DEMAND AGGREGATION IMPERATIVE

摘要

The widespread adoption of composite materials is fueling an increase in world demand that is expected to double by 2015. The automotive, marine and energy sectors will account for a large percentage of the projected increase. The balance is expected to be driven by demand for lighter, more efficient next-generation aircraft, including The Boeing Co.'s (Chicago Ill.) 787 Dreamliner and the Airbus (Toulouse, France) A350 XWB, with airframes of 50 percent or more carbon fiber composite, by weight.