In a Joby Aviation composites lab an automated fiber placement (AFP) machine applies composite material used to fabricate aircraft parts. High performance composite materials are essential in making the Joby aircraft lightweight. Location: Joby's Marina, CA facility is the future of manufacturing for Joby.
Photographer: John Kaemmerling
Toray Advanced Composites, Joby Aviation finalize long-term supply agreement
Joby will use Toray’s carbon fiber composite materials to bring fast, affordable, and zero-emissions aerial ridesharing to global communities.
Toray Advanced Composites has completed a long-term supply agreement with
Joby Aviation for the composite material used for its aircraft. The California-based aircraft company will use Toray’s carbon fiber composite materials to bring fast, affordable, and zero-emissions aerial ridesharing to global communities.