por Jorge González | Jul 14, 2025 | Getting technical
In the world of advanced composites, few materials have sparked as much curiosity—and as much misconception—as forged carbon fiber. Often associated with luxury design and aggressive aesthetics, its marbled appearance has become a symbol of exclusivity. But behind the...
por Jorge González | Jun 20, 2025 | Getting technical
What if a broken kayak could become a paddle? That’s not speculative design. We’ve done it. Composites are almost perfect materials — lightweight, strong, and incredibly versatile. But to make them truly perfect, we need to close the loop. That’s why we were thrilled...
por Jorge González | May 23, 2025 | Editorial
All the specialized media immediately published the news: The European Union intended to ban carbon fiber in cars as of 2029. There had never been even the slightest rumor of such a possibility, and for Managing Composites — where we live and breathe composite...
por Jorge González | May 12, 2025 | Getting technical
The promise of shape memory materials (SMMs) is, in many ways, an engineer’s dream: materials capable of undergoing large, reversible deformations and returning to a predefined shape when triggered by external stimuli such as heat, light, pressure or electricity. This...
por Jorge González | Abr 30, 2025 | Getting technical
Active aerodynamics aim to bring together the best of both worlds: reduced drag and increased downforce to maximize tire contact with the road surface. In motorsport, aerodynamic load is adapted—within the limits allowed by regulations—to the specific characteristics...
