TOKYO -- Teijin has ramped up production of carbon fiber at a German subsidiary, the Japanese materials maker said Friday, partly in response to growing demand for the strong yet lightweight material for use in medical devices amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Carbon short fiber is often used to reinforce plastic or rubber. (Photo courtesy of Teijin)
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