Where in the World is CarbonWare: CarbonWare with a Lamborghini

The iPhone 3g/3gs carbon fiber case was spotted in front of a yellow Lamborghini.

CarbonWare's Carbon Fiber iPhone 3GS Case Video Review

Hey all, I posted a video of our carbon fiber iPhone 3G / 3GS case on YouTube. Hopefully the video will answer some of your questions about the case in terms of its actual thickness and how compatible it is with docking stations.

View on YouTube: Click Here or watch below.

Apple iPhone 4 Issues Haunt Us

As many of you know, the Apple iPhone 4 has been shrouded by controversy since the prototype iPhone4 was lost by Apple employee Gray Powell. Starting with leaked photos on Gizmodo, website outages during pre-order day, to reception issues which are caused by "holding it the wrong way".

The sequence of events has the makings of a great tech thriller; or perhaps even a reality show. After all, the reality of the fact that you paid $200-$300 (contract renewals) for a phone that, quite frankly, make phone calls has set in. So much so that Apple is slated to discuss the matter during a press conference this Friday.

Being in the business of making cool carbon fiber based products, our flagship product being the Carbon Fiber iPhone 3G / 3GS case, I can't help but stay glued to the blogs to catch the latest in Apple gossip. We are planning to release carbon fiber cases for the iPhone 4 in a few weeks so I hope that Apple isn't planning to recall phones or change the dimensions of the phone in any way. That would cause a lot of accessories makes a ton of hurt.

Photo Credit: Alan Diaz / Associated Press

Press: KTLA's Cyber Guy: The Ultimate iPhone and iPad Accessories Round-Up

We're in the press! KTLA, Los Angeles local TV station, mentioned CarbonWare in their Cyber Guy's web special: The Ultimate iPhone and iPad Accessories Round Up.

Link: KTLA's Cyber Guy Web Special

Where in the World is CarbonWare: Daisy Mint Restaurant (Pasadena, CA)

The iPhone 3g/3gs carbon fiber and fiber glass cases were spotted yesterday at the quaint Daisy Mint Thai restaurant in Pasadena, CA.

Carbon Fiber is the New Plastic

Carbon Fiber's History in Aeronautical and Industrial Products

Carbon fiber, originally created in the late 1950’s by Dr. Roger Bacon, was further developed by the UK Ministry of Defence in the early 1960’s. Carbon fiber was mainly used to make parts for aircraft engines. Three British companies, Rolls-Royce, Courtaulds, and Morganite produced the material on a large scale which resulted in the the creation of large production facilities. The main benefit realized by the three companies was that carbon fiber was a strong material in terms of its strength-to-weight ratio. These companies later shifted away from aircraft engines in order to focus on industrial applications of carbon fiber.

Carbon Fiber Technology

To put it plainly, carbon fiber gets its strength from bundles of carbon filaments. Mirroring the structure of graphite without the brittleness, carbon fiber can be made either out of polyacrylonitrile or out of mesophase pitch. The former creates carbon fiber that is turbostratic while the latter creates carbon fiber that is graphitic. Each material has its own benefits depending on the application of the carbon fiber product.

Today’s Uses for Carbon Fiber

These days, carbon fiber can be found in a variety of materials ranging from auto parts like the 2010 BMW M3’s roof, biomedical applications such as heart valves, to everyday uses like iPhone cases for 3G / 3GS and 4 model. Replacing the traditional applications of plastic, many people associate carbon fiber with the interior and exterior of sports cars. The lightweight fabric patchwork provides an excellent accent and strength for many sports cars alike.