Carbon fiber in medical industry--carbon fiber prosthesis

Carbon fiber is significantly stronger than traditional materials such as metals and plastics, while also being much lighter. This means that prosthetic devices can be much lighter and more comfortable to wear while also being stronger and more durable.

The carbon fibre segment significantly dominates the medical composites market and is expected to continue its growth throughout the forecast period. Carbon fibre composites have a high strength-to-weight ratio, making them popular in a variety of industries, especially medical applications. Over the past five years, demand for medical composites has increased significantly, according to prosthetics manufacturers such as Alchemical Composites and Regal Prostheses, with carbon fibre consumption accounting for much of this increase.

Carbon fibre has emerged as a reliable material in the prosthetics sector due to its light weight and exceptional durability. Forecasts indicate a rapid uptake of carbon fibre in medical composite applications, driven by advances in production methods and an expected reduction in carbon fibre prices over the medium term forecast period. This development not only improves the performance and longevity of prosthetic devices, but also contributes to the overall growth of the medical composites industry.