McLaren recently announced a new frontier in carbon fiber production—carbon fiber tape. This isn't "tape" like hundred-mile-an-hour tape or Honda's spicy, anti-rodent electrical tape.

When engineers are looking for a lightweight, yet strong material for automotive components, carbon fiber is often the go-to choice. This textile has been around for decades in race cars and high ...

A finishing step wraps heat shrink tape around the finished project using a heat gun, which then provides a glossy surface finish very similar to commercial carbon fiber products. By purchasing ...