Transforming
carbon fibre for
a greener future.
We made the unthinkable possible. CAION offers an innovative, environmentally friendly, high-performance material systems created from existing resources and modified for a greener future.
Carbon fibre has become a key enabling technology for achieving our global climate goals while delivering attractive economics.
The carbon fibre supply chain is facing an unprecedent growth period and transition to carbon fibre becoming a demanding commodity.
CAION was founded to provide independent next generation carbon fibre technology, plant equipment and services enabling industry growth.
about usThe core team around Michael and Steve has extensive industry expertise along the entire process chain with substantial technology and scientific background, and corporate leadership experience.
CAION provides solutions for the entire process chain from Acrylonitrile, precursor through to oxidation / carbonisation and circularity.
Michael Hau
General Management
Market, Strategy, People
25 years international experience in carbon fibre markets, technology and applications including Boeing and Solvay. Senior leadership roles in supply chain, commercial, engineering and general management
Steve Atkiss
Engineering, Operations
Carbon Fibre Production Systems & Technology
25 years professional experience. 20 production lines designed, engineered and built to date. Design, engineering, operations, technology (R&D, patents), operations and general management including SGL Carbon, Despatch Industries and Deakin University
Our
Markets
Innovative Solutions
for Diverse Industries
for Diverse Industries
CAION’s advanced carbon fibre is revolutionizing multiple industries by offering sustainable, high-performance materials. Our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility drives us to deliver solutions that meet the rigorous demands of various applications, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Commercial Aircraft
Our advanced carbon fibre reduces aircraft weight, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in the aviation industry.
Transportation
By integrating our material into vehicles, we enable lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient transportation solutions.
Construction
In construction, our high-performance material provides superior strength and durability, contributing to sustainable and resilient building practices.
Hydrogen Storage
Engineered for hydrogen storage solutions, our material ensures safe, lightweight, and efficient containment of hydrogen fuel.
Our
Markets
Innovative Solutions
for Diverse Industries
for Diverse Industries
CAION’s advanced carbon fibre is revolutionizing multiple industries by offering sustainable, high-performance materials. Our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility drives us to deliver solutions that meet the rigorous demands of various applications, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Wind Energy
Our material enhances the efficiency and longevity of wind turbines, supporting the generation of clean, renewable energy.
Commercial Aircraft
Our advanced carbon fibre reduces aircraft weight, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in the aviation industry.
Transportation
By integrating our material into vehicles, we enable lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient transportation solutions.
Construction
In construction, our high-performance material provides superior strength and durability, contributing to sustainable and resilient building practices.
Hydrogen Storage
Engineered for hydrogen storage solutions, our material ensures safe, lightweight, and efficient containment of hydrogen fuel.
Our
Markets
Innovative Solutions
for Diverse Industries
for Diverse Industries
CAION’s advanced carbon fibre is revolutionizing multiple industries by offering sustainable, high-performance materials. Our commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility drives us to deliver solutions that meet the rigorous demands of various applications, ensuring efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
Wind Energy
Our material enhances the efficiency and longevity of wind turbines, supporting the generation of clean, renewable energy.
Commercial Aircraft
Our advanced carbon fibre reduces aircraft weight, leading to improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions in the aviation industry.
Transportation
By integrating our material into vehicles, we enable lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient transportation solutions.
Construction
In construction, our high-performance material provides superior strength and durability, contributing to sustainable and resilient building practices.
Hydrogen Storage
Engineered for hydrogen storage solutions, our material ensures safe, lightweight, and efficient containment of hydrogen fuel.
Our
solutions
As systems integrator, CAION provides end-to-end solutions for next generation, sustainable carbon fibre.
We are unique in tailoring our solutions from a target market and applications perspective: We understand the problem and deliver the right solution.
We speak the language of carbon fibre applications and have a deep understanding of our customers design, engineering and manufacturing systems.
We are unique in tailoring our solutions from a target market and applications perspective: We understand the problem and deliver the right solution.
We speak the language of carbon fibre applications and have a deep understanding of our customers design, engineering and manufacturing systems.
Carbon & precursor fibre technology
• Processes
• Product Development
Production plant development
• From concept to commissioning
• Project management
Production equipment
• Design
• Engineering
• Supply
• Service & maintenance
Consulting services
• Operations support
• Business development
• Technology development
Competitiveness
30% lower carbon fibre cost
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3rd
Generation
Carbon Fibre
* CAION Assessment
** “[…] Overview of Environmental Impacts of Carbon Fiber Production and […] Reduction”; Polymers 2024, 16, 12; MDPI, Switzerland
*** “Development of a cost model for […] carbon fibres”; Heliyon; Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2019
** “[…] Overview of Environmental Impacts of Carbon Fiber Production and […] Reduction”; Polymers 2024, 16, 12; MDPI, Switzerland
*** “Development of a cost model for […] carbon fibres”; Heliyon; Volume 5, Issue 10, October 2019
capex
50% lower capacity
investment
investment
Time to Market
~3 years to SOP (scaling from TRL7, no R&D)
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Energy
47% lower energy consumption
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Global Warming
58% lower CO2 footprint (76% savings with green ACN)
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Our
Impact
Carbon fibre has become a key enabling technology with the commitments to decarbonising our industries and societies. As a result, the market is experiencing unprecedented, up to 5-fold growth by 2030 and beyond.
Source: Future Materials Group, UK, 2023
Reference: “[…] Overview of Environmental Impacts of Carbon Fiber Production and […] Reduction”; Polymers 2024, 16, 12; MDPI, Switzerland
Scenarios: *GLO1; ** GLO2; *** CAION Assessment
Scenarios: *GLO1; ** GLO2; *** CAION Assessment