Unfortunately, the physics of energy production scales in exactly the opposite direction of the physics of information production. (fortune.com)
Other materials, like magnesium, aluminum and titanium, are comparable to carbon fiber in certain roles with the added benefits of lower costs, larger production scales and quicker manufacturing. (scientificamerican.com)
For one thing, not every great idea that works in a lab can be replicated on a mass production scale. (news.nationalgeographic.com)