Research and Markets: Supply Chain Analysis of the Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ee027e/supply_chain_analy) has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "Supply Chain Analysis of the Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites" to their offering.

“Supply Chain Analysis of the Automotive Carbon Fiber Composites”

This study covers the state of the global automotive carbon fiber composites market used to achieve weight reduction of automobiles in the wake of fuel efficiency legislations, examining drivers and restraints for growth, pricing, legislation, demand and geographical trends. In addition, an in-depth analysis of the carbon fiber capacities, prevalent fabrication methods, key application trends and resin systems used is performed.

The base year is 2010 with forecasts running through 2017. The total automotive carbon fiber composites market is expected to grow at a staggering rate owing to production of new vehicles such BMW i3 and Mercedes Benz SL-Klasse which would contain heavier components made up of CFRP.

TOPICS COVERED

• Market Overview
• Introduction to Carbon Fiber Composites
• Manufacturing Methods of CFRP Parts
• External Challenges: Drivers and Restraints
• Forecasts and Trends
• Application Analysis of CFRP in Automotive Industry
• Supply and Demand Forecasts
• Market Share and Competitive Analysis
• The Last Word (Conclusions and Implications)

KEY QUESTIONS THIS STUDY WILL ATTEMPT TO ANSWER

• How is the automotive carbon fiber composites market going to evolve with respect to new applications and new vehicle launches?
• What are the technological changes happening with respect to fabrication methods?
• What is the status of supply and demand of carbon fibers with respect to various applications?
• Are there any joint development activities happening across the value chain?
• What kind of resin systems get used in carbon fiber composite applications? What are the new resin developments that are occurring and why?
• What are the drivers and restraints affecting the automotive carbon fiber composites applications and how can the market participants effectively deal with these?

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