Lamborghini has proven itself an industry leader in the development and application of carbon fiber. So much so, it formed an alliance with Boeing to apply its know-how in composites to the aerospace industry.
The supercar manufacturer has opened its new Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory in Seattle, close to where the aircraft manufacturer is based. Away from headquarters in Sant'Agata in Italy, the ACSL will help Lamborghini further develop the high-tech material for production applications. The company already pioneered a new type called Forged Composite, which significantly cuts down on the time involved in manufacturing carbon-fiber components, and the new laboratory will work on further advancements in the field.
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