Carbon Fiber 2008 is THE international conference for executives from leading fiber suppliers, end users, fiber converters, prepreggers, and composites parts manufacturers! Join your industry colleagues in lively discussion on the current supply and demand situation for carbon fiber as well as the future prospect for growth of new carbon fiber composite applications, given the tight supply situation for some grade of fiber. Market opportunities, new technology, and production processes to streamline manufacturing and lower costs will also be explored. And we provide numerous networking opportunities at catered receptions, roundtable luncheons, and refreshment breaks.

Join us at the newly renovated Charleston Marriott Hotel and rediscover your senses. Charleston offers something for everyone. Golf & beaches, fine dining & world class shopping, historic architecture & notable buildings, all offered with Southern hospitality in a warm and friendly climate.

Join us in Charleston on December 8.9.10 for Carbon Fiber 2008!

Carbon Fiber 2008 Agenda

The following sessions are planned:

I. Market Assessment and Forecast:

• Regional outlook (Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America)
• Growth, supply, demand, pricing of PAN-based fiber and new developments in pitch-based fiber
• Chopped carbon fiber markets
• Large tow versus small tow markets
• Competition with light metals

II. New Developments in Critical Markets and End Uses:

• Commercial aviation, defense and aerospace applications
• Sporting goods (golf clubs, tennis rackets, bicycles, skis, snowboards, archery, hockey sticks, etc.)
• Electronics EMI & RFI shielding (computers, printers, copiers, etc.)
• Infrastructure/Construction: bridges, marine, other construction applications (rebar, cable)

III. Production Methods, Fiber Placement and Consolidation Techniques to Reduce Costs:

• Issues impacting carbon fiber composite market entry (fiber cost, industry marketing initiatives, low cost composite manufacturing methods)
• Resin transfer molding (RTM) and resin infusion molding (SCRIMP) and thermoplastic prepregs
• Hybrid fabrics and preforms
• 3D weaving, stitch-bonded fabrics

IV. Outlook for Carbon Fiber in Industrial Applications:

• Wind energy
• Oilfield composite technology; offshore oil platforms and deepwater exploration
• Automotive applications (body components, drive shafts, frames, steering columns, friction applications, etc.)
• Other transportation (shipping, rail, trucks, buses)
• Composite rollers
• Energy and energy storage (CNG, LNG, and hydrogen storage; flywheels, and composite electric cable)
• Carbon nanotubes (displays, conductive materials...)