Scientists constantly aim at developing next-gen of materials and carbon fiber. Inside the fabric laboratory of Komatsu Seiren, the focus is on carbon fiber for seismic reinforcement. Their solution is called the CABKOMA Strand Rod, a thermoplastic carbon fiber composite. The solution uses carbon fiber as the interlining, while the outer layer is covered with synthetic fiber and inorganic fiber. It is finished by impregnation with thermoplastic r...