The MAI Carbon Cluster of Composites United e. V. (CU) in Bavaria pursues the objective of implementing light­weight construction technologies on an industrial scale for various user sectors. To achieve this goal, spring in­novations throughout the complete component life cycle are required, i.e. starting from fiber and matrix material, through the manufacture of components and product sys­tems, to coherent recycling concepts.

Currently more than 130 partners – who are also CU mem­bers – bundle their knowledge to further extend the tech­nology leadership for the use of CFRP components in mass production, and to make Bavaria the world leader in the area of fiber composite technology. Intensive collabo­ration between well-known major companies and technol­ogy leaders of the application industries – automotive en­gineering, aviation and aerospace, mechanical engineering and plant construction – along with fiber manufacturers and manufacturers of semi-finished products makes the MAI Carbon Cluster unique.

Thus Bavaria has become a leading innovation center for fiber composite materials, attracting companies from all over the world. MAI Carbon networks them and provides the framework for collaboration across sectors based on mutual trust.