Carbon fiber prepreg is a combination of two different materials with different properties to provide improved and enhanced performance. Carbon fiber prepregs are formed by the combination of a matrix (resin) and reinforcements (fiber). When a resin is reinforced with carbon fiber reinforcement, the product formed is known as carbon fiber prepreg. There are different types of resins that are based on different chemistries and processing techniques such as epoxy, phenolic, polyimide, bismaleimide (BMI), thermoplastic, and so on. Carbon fiber prepregs have properties such as self-adhesiveness, flame retardancy, high service temperatures, high strength, high rigidity, lightweight, and so on. Each type of carbon fiber prepreg provides specific characteristics that are suitable for different conditions. Carbon fiber prepreg is mainly used for manufacturing components in aerospace & defense, automotive, sporting & leisure, wind, and other industries. _______ Note: Core competencies1 of companies are determined in terms of their key developments and key strategies adopted by them to sustain in the market.

Visionary leaders are the leading market players in terms of new developments such as product launches, innovative technologies, and the adoption of growth strategies. These players have a broad product offering that caters to most of the regions globally. Visionary leaders primarily focus on acquiring the leading market position through their strong financial capabilities and their well-established brand equity.

Dynamic Differentiators are established players with very strong business strategies. However, they have a weaker product portfolio compared to the visionary leaders. They generally focus only on a specific type of technology related to the product.

Innovators in the competitive leadership mapping are vendors that have demonstrated substantial product innovations as compared to their competitors. The companies have focused on product portfolios. However, they do not have very strong growth strategies for their overall business, when compared with the visionary leaders.

Emerging companies have niche product and service offerings. Their business strategies are not as strong as that of the established vendors. The emerging vendors include the new entrants in the market, emerging in terms of product portfolio and geographic reach, and require time to gain significant traction in the market.