2026.03.11 14:48 GMT+8

China develops ultra-strong, cutting-edge carbon fiber material

Updated 2026.03.11 14:48 GMT+8
CGTN

China unveiled a domestically developed T1200-grade ultra-high-strength carbon fiber material on Wednesday, becoming the first country to achieve industrial-scale production at the hundred-ton level. 

Developed by China National Building Material Group, the fiber's diameter is less than one-tenth that of a human hair, yet its tensile strength is roughly 10 times that of conventional steel with only a quarter of the density.

Thanks to these performance advantages, the material is expected to find wide application in strategic emerging industries, including aerospace, the low-altitude economy and humanoid robots, supporting the development of next-generation high-end equipment and advanced manufacturing.

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