HyRECM® Technology — Unlocking Carbon Fiber for Connected Devices
A patented composite innovation that makes carbon fiber compatible with wireless electronics—unlocking new possibilities in sustainable, high-performance hardware.
HyRECM® (Hybrid Radio Enabled Composite Material) is Carbon Mobile’s patented breakthrough that enables carbon fiber to be used in wireless electronics. Traditionally, carbon fiber's electromagnetic shielding properties made it unsuitable for devices requiring signal transmission. HyRECM® overcomes this by integrating carbon fibers with complementary composites that permit radio signals to pass through, allowing for the creation of ultra-light, durable, and connected devices.
After four years of intensive research and development, Carbon Mobile engineered HyRECM® Technology to address the challenge of carbon fiber's signal-blocking nature. By fusing carbon fibers with radio-permeable composites, HyRECM® creates a monocoque structure that is both lightweight and structurally robust, without compromising connectivity. This innovation has paved the way for the development of devices like the Carbon 1 MK II smartphone, which is 33% lighter and 25% thinner than conventional smartphones.
This wasn’t just a material upgrade—it was a complete rethink of how electronics are built. HyRECM® allowed Carbon Mobile to eliminate metal skeletons inside devices, replacing them with a single structural shell made of carbon fiber composite. The result is thinner, lighter, and structurally superior hardware that still allows for 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity. It cracked a barrier that held back carbon fiber from entering the mainstream of mobile and wearable tech.
HyRECM® Technology has been successfully implemented in products such as the Carbon 1 MK II smartphone and a handheld gaming device developed in collaboration with Qualcomm. These applications demonstrate the technology's potential to revolutionize the design and sustainability of connected devices. By enabling the use of carbon fiber in electronics, HyRECM® contributes to reducing electronic waste and advancing the development of more sustainable consumer technology.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
- Red Dot Design Award 2021: The Carbon 1 MK II, powered by HyRECM® Technology, received the prestigious Red Dot Award for its innovative design and sustainable approach. Carbon Mobile
- JEC Composites Innovation Award 2021: HyRECM® Technology was honored with this award for its groundbreaking contribution to composite materials in electronics. Carbon Mobile+4Carbon Mobile+4Carbon Mobile+4
🔗 Patents
HyRECM® Technology is protected under international patents. For more information on the patents and technical details, please refer to Carbon Mobile's official resources.
The commercial deployment of HyRECM® in devices like the Carbon 1 MK II and Qualcomm’s handheld gaming prototype proved that this material science breakthrough wasn’t just theoretical—it shipped. Its impact extended beyond Carbon Mobile, setting a precedent for sustainable materials use in consumer tech and inspiring OEMs to rethink material choices for the next generation of connected products.
