Paolo Feraboli

Paolo Feraboli was born and grew up in Bologna, Italy. He graduated in mechanical engineering at the University of Bologna in 2002 with a Master's thesis on turbulent heat transfer.{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|last2=Fabbri|first2=Gianpietro|title=Analysis of turbulent heat transfer from sinusoidal profile finned dissipators|journal=Heat and Mass Transfer|date=2001|volume=38|issue=1–2|pages=123–128|doi=10.1007/s002310100241|bibcode=2001HMT....38..123F|s2cid=120708496}} He received his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2005 with a dissertation on impact of carbon fiber composite structures under the guidance of Professor Keith T. Kedward. Among his mentors during his doctoral studies were composite pioneers such as John Halpin of Air Force Research Laboratory,{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|last2=Halpin|first2=John|title=Notched behavior of prepreg-based discontinuous carbon fiber/epoxy systems|journal=Composites: Part A|date=2009|volume=40|issue=3|pages=289–299|doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2008.12.012|url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/05chop/2009-JCOMA-notched-chopped-PF-et-al.pdf}} and Larry Ilcewicz of the Federal Aviation Administration.{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|last2=Wade|first2=Bonnie|title=Crushing Behavior of a Composite Corrugated Specimen Representative of an Aircraft Subfloor: Experiment and Simulation|journal=FAA Technical Report|date=September 2013|url=http://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/ar11-21.pdf|id=DOT/FAA/AR-11/21}}{{cite journal|last1=Wade|first1=Bonnie|last2=Feraboli|first2=Paolo|title=Simulating Laminated Composite Materials Using LS-DYNA Material Model MAT54: Single-element Investigation|journal=FAA Technical Report|date=February 2015|url=http://www.tc.faa.gov/its/worldpac/techrpt/tc14-19.pdf|id=DOT/FAA/TC-14/19}}

The relationship between Feraboli and Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. started in 2001–2002 with an internship at the Esperienza Compositi (R&D composites division) at the headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese.{{cite web|last1=Sherman|first1=Don|title=Lamborghini is Forging Ahead with Forged Carbon Fiber; We visit their U.S.-based Lab|url=http://blog.caranddriver.com/lamborghini-is-forging-ahead-with-forged-carbon-fiber-we-visit-their-u-s-based-lab/|website=Car and Driver|accessdate=13 October 2016|date=22 June 2016}}{{cite news|last1=Taylor|first1=Michael|title=Attilio Masini: Lamborghini Carbon Fibre Man|url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/06media/press/2010-Lamborghini%20Magazine%20007-Masini.pdf|work=Lamborghini Magazine|issue=7|date=January 2010|pages=30–34}} Under the supervision of Attilio Masini, Andrea Bonfatti, and Maurizio Reggiani, Feraboli worked on the development of the Murciélago and Murciélago Roadster carbon fiber components in the body and chassis.{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|last2=Masini|first2=Attilio|title=Development of carbon/epoxy structural components for a high performance vehicle|journal=Composites (Part B)|date=2004|volume=35|issue=4|pages=323–330|doi=10.1016/j.compositesb.2003.11.010|url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/08murcie/2004-JCOMB-pf-am.pdf}}{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|last2=Masini|first2=Attilio|title=Advanced composites for the body and chassis of a production high performance car|journal=International Journal of Vehicle Design|date=2007|volume=44|issue=3/4|pages=233–246|url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/08murcie/2007-IJVD-feraboli-lambo.pdf|doi=10.1504/IJVD.2007.013641}}{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|last2=Masini|first2=Attilio|title=Integrated Development of CFRP Structures for a Topless High Performance Vehicle|journal=Composite Structures|date=2007|volume=78|issue=4|pages=495–506|doi=10.1016/j.compstruct.2005.11.011|url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/08murcie/2007-CompStruct-PF-AM-LT-AP.pdf}}

After years of study and research in the United States, Lamborghini engaged Feraboli in 2007 to spearhead the development of new carbon fiber technologies as well as monocoque and chassis concepts while he was serving as Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. The successful collaboration led to the formal establishment of the Lamborghini Lab which was located on the UW campus from 2009 until 2013. After inventing Forged Composite technology for Lamborghini, Feraboli left the University in 2014 to focus on its further commercialization for the Italian car manufacturer. In order to do so, he opened a new stand-alone Lamborghini Lab which was to be the only Lamborghini R&D organization outside of the headquarters in Italy. The new facility, inaugurated in 2016, included the Carbon Fiber Technology Gallery and Lamborghini Academy of Carbon Arts & Sciences.{{cite web |last1=Cipalla |first1=Rita |title=Italian luxury-car company Lamborghini opens Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory in Seattle on June 20,2016 |url=https://www.historylink.org/File/20413 |publisher=Historylink.org |accessdate=24 September 2020}}{{cite web|title=Behind the Scenes at Lamborghini's Advanced Composite Structures Laboratory|last1=Bassett |first1=Abigail |date=30 June 2016 |url=https://www.automobilemag.com/news/behind-scenes-lamborghinis-advanced-composite-structures-laboratory/ |publisher=Automobile Magazine |accessdate=24 September 2020}}{{cite news|last1=Dudley|first1=Brier|title=Seattle Lamborghini museum shows spread of our innovation|url=http://www.seattletimes.com/business/technology/seattle-lamborghini-museum-shows-spread-of-our-innovation/|accessdate=12 October 2016|work=The Seattle Times|date=15 February 2015}}

The legacy of Paolo Feraboli with Lamborghini is notable in the following achievements:

• Aventador monocoque design and crash certification (homologation) using the aerospace-derived Building Block Approach{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |title=Predictive modeling of an energy-absorbing sandwich structural concept using the building block approach |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2010 |volume=41 |issue=6 |pages=774–786 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.02.012 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/07cert/2010-JCOMA-cert.pdf |accessdate=24 September 2020}}
• Aventador liquid resin infusion materials and processes used for the entirely out-of-autoclave monocoque{{cite web |last1=ASME |title=Lamborghini Advancing the Research in Structural Materials |url=https://www.newswise.com/articles/lamborghini-advancing-the-research-in-structural-materials |accessdate=24 September 2020}}
• Aventador repair strategy including the "Flying Doctors" for carbon fiber composite repair{{cite web |last1=Vijayenthiran |first1=Viknesh |title=Lamborghini Flying Doctor to come to the Rescue of Damaged Aventadors |date=3 March 2011 |url=https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1056232_lamborghini-flying-doctor-to-come-to-the-rescue-of-damaged-aventadors |publisher=Motor Authority |accessdate=24 September 2020}}
• Sesto Elemento monocoque design, materials, and processes{{cite web |last1=Gardiner |first1=Ginger |title=Sixth Element: Lamborghini accelerates CFRP |url=https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/sixth-element-lamborghini-accelerates-cfrp |publisher=Composites World |accessdate=24 September 2020}}
• Sesto Elemento Forged Composite suspension arms{{cite journal |last1=Gasco |first1=Federico |title=Lamborghini "Forged Composite" Technology for the Suspension Arms of the Sesto Elemento |journal=American Society of Composites 26th Technical Conference Proceedings (Montreal, Quebec, Canada) |date=2011 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/05chop/2011-ASC-montreal-forged-suspens-ICE.pdf |accessdate=24 September 2020}}
• Aventador Forged Composite connecting rod prototypes{{cite web |last1=Sherman |first1=Don |title=Lamborghini is Forging Ahead with Forged Carbon Fiber; We Visit their U.S.-based Lab |date=22 June 2016 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15347161/lamborghini-is-forging-ahead-with-forged-carbon-fiber-we-visit-their-u-s-based-lab/#:~:text=on%20this%20page.-,Lamborghini%20Is%20Forging%20Ahead%20with%20Forged%20Carbon%20Fiber,Visit%20Their%20U.S.%2DBased%20Lab&text=Drawing%20on%20lessons%20learned%20from,and%20riveted%20sheet%2Daluminum%20structure. |publisher=Car and Driver |accessdate=24 September 2020}}
• The new marbled look of carbon fiber (the so-called "Forged Composite look") introduced first on the Sesto Elemento, then applied to the interior and exterior of the Aventador J, Veneno, Huracan, and Huracan Performante
• Creation of novel test procedures for chopped carbon fiber composites{{cite web |title=To test tomorrow's composite materials & products |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2012_COMPOSITES-brochure.pdf |publisher=Instron |accessdate=25 September 2020}}
• Pioneering use of 3D printing technology to make both artistic and engineering scale models{{cite web |title=The New Era of Additive Manufacturing |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/2012_STRATASYS-brochure.pdf |publisher=Stratasys |accessdate=25 September 2020}}
• Highly acclaimed special series of scale models, Collezione Tecnica{{cite web |title=Collezione Technica |url=https://atelier-mrcollection.com/index.php?keyword=collezione&limitstart=0&option=com_virtuemart&view=category&virtuemart_category_id=0]%20for%20Egidio%20Reali,%20owner%20and%20CEO%20of%20MR%20Collection/%20Looksmart |publisher=MR Collection |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite web |title=MR Models at the new ACSL Lamborghini Laboratory in Seattle |date=27 June 2016 |url=https://mrcollection.com/mr-group-models-new-acsl-lamborghini-laboratory-seattle/ |publisher=MR Models |accessdate=25 September 2020}}

Feraboli was introduced to the world of carbon fiber in aerospace by one of the founding fathers of composite technologies, his UCSB doctoral advisor Professor Keith Kedward. Professor Kedward was a fellow of AIAA, fellow of American Society of Composites (ASC), winner of the prestigious AIAA-ASC Starnes Award.{{cite web |title=Professor Keith Kedward wins Prestigious AIAA-ASC Starnes Award in Structural Mechanics |date=13 July 2016 |url=https://www.me.ucsb.edu/news/professor-keith-kedward-wins-prestigious-aiaa-asc-starnes-award-structural-mechanics-0 |accessdate=24 September 2020}}

Feraboli's research on aircraft foreign object damage (FOD) brought him to the NASA Langley Research Center in 2004–2005. There he conducted experiments and analysis on impact damage on carbon fiber structures for the blended wing body project, along with other projects in the Mechanics and Durability branch.{{cite journal|last1=Ambur|first1=Damodar|last2=Feraboli|first2=Paolo|title=Scaling the Non-linear Impact Response of Flat and Curved Composite Panels|journal=NASA Technical Report|date=2005|url=https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20050203676.pdf|id=20050203676}}

In 2005, Feraboli was hired by the University of Washington to expand the recently established Boeing/FAA Center of Excellence for composites research, guided by the FAA Chief Scientist for Composites Dr. Larry Ilcewicz.{{cite web |title=The Joint Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials |url=https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ang/grants/coe/media/JAMS_Fact_Sheet_2020.pdf |publisher=FAA |accessdate=24 September 2020}} In his new laboratory, Feraboli pioneered the first research in the public domain in chopped carbon fiber technology for commercial transport aircraft,{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Peitso |first2=Elof |last3=Stickler |first3=Patrick |title=Characterization of Prepreg-Based Discontinuous Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Systems |journal=Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites |date=2009 |volume=28 |issue=10 |page=1191 |doi=10.1177/0731684408088883 |s2cid=53490143 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/05chop/2009-JRPC-PF-chopped1.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Peitso |first2=Elof |last3=Stickler |first3=Patrick |title=Modulus Measurement for Prepreg-based Discontinuous Carbon Fiber/Epoxy Systems |journal=Journal of Composite Materials |date=2009 |volume=43 |issue=19 |page=1947 |doi=10.1177/0021998309343028 |bibcode=2009JCoMa..43.1947F |s2cid=55711352 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/05chop/2009-JCM-chopped3-modulus-PF.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Cleveland |first2=Tyler |last3=Stickler |first3=Patrick |last4=Halpin |first4=John |title=Stochastic laminate analogy for simulating the variability in modulus of discontinuous composite materials |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2010 |volume=41 |issue=4 |pages=557–570 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.01.003 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/05chop/2010-JCOMA-chopped4-stochmod-PF-TC.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Cleveland |first2=Tyler |last3=Ciccu |first3=Marco |last4=Stickler |first4=Patrick |title=Defect and damage analysis of advanced discontinuous carbon/epoxy composite materials |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2010 |volume=41 |issue=7 |pages=888–901 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.03.002 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/05chop/2010-JCOMA-chopped5-defects-PF-et-al.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}} lightning strike damage on composites,{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Miller |first2=Mark |title=Damage resistance and tolerance of carbon/epoxy composite coupons subjected to simulated lightning strike |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2009 |volume=40 |issue=6–7 |pages=954–967 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2009.04.025 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/06lightning/2009-JCOMA-Lightning1-PF-MM.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Kawakami |first2=Hirohide |title=Damage of Carbon/Epoxy Composite Plates Subjected to Mechanical Impact and Simulated Lightning |journal=Journal of Aircraft |date=2010 |volume=47 |issue=3 |page=999 |doi=10.2514/1.46486 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/06lightning/2010-Jaircraft-lightning2-HK-PF.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Kawakami |first1=Hirohide |last2=Feraboli |first2=Paolo |title=Lightning strike damage resistance and tolerance of scarf-repaired mesh-protected carbon fiber composites |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2011 |volume=42 |issue=9 |pages=1247–1262 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.05.007 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/06lightning/2011-JCOMA-lightn3-HK-PF.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}} and composite crashworthiness.{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |title=Development of a Corrugated Test Specimen for Composite Materials Energy Absorption |journal=Journal of Composite Materials |date=2008 |volume=42 |issue=3 |page=229 |doi=10.1177/0021998307086202 |bibcode=2008JCoMa..42..229F |s2cid=59492619 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/03crash/2008-JCOMA-PF-sine-crush.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |title=Development of a Modified Flat-plate Test Specimen and Fixture for Composite Materials Crush Energy Absorption |journal=Journal of Composite Materials |date=2009 |volume=43 |issue=19 |page=1967 |doi=10.1177/0021998309343025 |bibcode=2009JCoMa..43.1967F |s2cid=137534040 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/03crash/2009-JCM-crush2-flat-PF.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Wade |first2=Bonnie |last3=Deleo |first3=Francesco |last4=Rassaian |first4=Mostafa |title=Crush energy absorption of composite channel section specimens |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2009 |volume=40 |issue=8 |pages=1248–1256 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2009.05.021 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/03crash/2009-JCOMA-crush3-PF-channels.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Deleo |first2=Francesco |last3=Wade |first3=Bonnie |last4=Rassaian |first4=Mostafa |title=Predictive modeling of an energy-absorbing sandwich structural concept using the building block approach |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2010 |volume=41 |issue=6 |pages=774–786 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2010.02.012 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/03crash/2010-JCOMA-lambo1-HCcrush.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}}{{cite journal |last1=Feraboli |first1=Paolo |last2=Wade |first2=Bonnie |last3=Deleo |first3=Francesco |last4=Rassaian |first4=Mostafa |title=LS-DYNA MAT54 modeling of the axial crushing of a composite tape sinusoidal specimen |journal=Composites: Part A |date=2011 |volume=42 |issue=11 |pages=1809–1825 |doi=10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.08.004 |url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/03crash/2011-JCOMA-lsdyna-sinusoid.pdf |accessdate=25 September 2020}} Because of his contributions in these fields, he received awards from the Japan Society for Composite Materials (JSCM),{{cite web|title=Automobili Lamborghini ACSL established a laboratory at NITech|url=http://www.nitech.ac.jp/eng/news/2013/2132.html|publisher=Nagoya Institute of Technology|accessdate=13 October 2016|date=14 November 2013}} American Society for Composites (ASC), and MIL-17.{{cite web|title=CMH-17 Awards AA March 2009|url=https://www.cmh17.org/HOME/Awards/AAMarch2009.aspx|website=CMH-17|accessdate=19 October 2016}}

While a professor at UW, Feraboli also worked in the Boeing 787 Technology Integration team in Everett, WA under Dr. Alan Miller and Dr. Patrick Stickler. Within this group, he conducted a critical review of all 787 composite analysis methods, including in-house tools and external software, and acted as the liaison with the Structural Methods and Allowables group, under William Sheridan.{{cite web|last1=Evans|first1=Jon|title=Supercars in Seattle|url=http://read.nxtbook.com/wiley/plasticsengineering/september2015/fromspe_supercarsinseattle.html|publisher=Plastics Engineering|accessdate=13 October 2016|date=September 2015}}

Feraboli is the founder and former chairman (2004-2012) of the Working Group on Composite Crashworthiness of the CMH-17 (formerly MIL-HDBK-17), the long established DoD/DoT organization aimed at providing recommendations on the use of composite materials.

Ever since his Boeing and FAA experience, Feraboli has been a strong advocate for the Building Block Approach, also known as Certification by Analysis supported by test evidence. He has often spoken publicly to caution on the use of so-called predictive analysis tools for composites, especially in the area of crashworthiness.{{cite journal|last1=Feraboli|first1=Paolo|title=Composite Materials Strength Determination Within the Current Certification Methodology for Aircraft Structures|journal=Journal of Aircraft|date=August 2009|volume=46|issue=4|pages=1365–1374|doi=10.2514/1.41286|url=http://www.lambolab.org/wp-content/uploads/03research/pub/07cert/2009-JAircraft-cert.pdf}}

In 2012 Feraboli incorporated a design and engineering firm called Gemini Composites, which focused on the commercialization of Forged Composite technology. Such breakthrough technology requires specific know-how in material, process, and design alike, and Gemini offered these services for OEMs worldwide and across multiple industries.

At Gemini, Feraboli assisted OEMs in the development of several consumer goods, including:

• The Callaway Golf Diablo Octane and Razr Hawk golf club heads{{cite web |title=Callaway Diablo Octane: Forging the latest driver revolution |url=http://bellinghamgolfer.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=206%3Aequipment-forging-the-latest-driver-revolution&catid=42%3Aequipment&Itemid=104 |website=Bellingham Golfer |accessdate=25 September 2020}}
• The Union Binding Company FC and Ultra snowboard bindings,{{cite web |title=A Union Exclusive Material |url=https://unionbindingcompany.com/pages/forged-carbon |website=Union |accessdate=25 September 2020}} which won the prestigious 2014 ISPO Product of the year award{{cite web |title=Union Forged FC binding recognized by ISPO as Product of the Year |url=https://www.snowboarder.com/transworld-snowboarding-archive/snowboarding-news/union-forged-fc-binding-lands-ispo-product-year/ |website=Snowboarder |date=27 January 2014 |accessdate=25 September 2020}}
• Several global and regional patents for mountain bikes and lacrosse heads{{cite web |title=Composite bicycle frame and method of manufacturing same |url=https://patents.justia.com/patent/10513302 |publisher=Justia Patents |accessdate=25 September 2020}}

Gemini Composites supported several other OEMs in developmental and research projects, including Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, Ducati, Volvo, Honda North America, and Nike.

In March 2017, Gemini Composites was acquired by Mitsubishi Rayon Co. (now Mitsubishi Chemical),{{cite web |title=Mitsubishi Rayon Co. acquires Gemini Composites|url=http://www.jeccomposites.com/knowledge/international-composites-news/mitsubishi-rayon-co-acquires-gemini-composites |website=JEC Composites |accessdate=24 September 2020}} to expand the use of Forged Composite technology under the new name Forged Molding Compound (FMC).{{cite web |title=Forged Molding Compound trademark details |url=https://trademarks.justia.com/879/50/forged-molding-87950749.html |publisher=Justia trademarks |accessdate=25 September 2020}}

In 2017, Toyota introduced a version of Forged Composite technology in the production of the Prius prime (PHV).{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Stephen |title=SMC adopted for rear door frame of Toyota's new Prius PHV |date=3 April 2017 |url=https://www.plasticstoday.com/automotive-and-mobility/smc-adopted-rear-door-frame-toyotas-new-prius-phv |publisher=Plastics Today |accessdate=25 September 2020}} The inner structure of the rear hatch is the first carbon fiber component used in a mass-produced vehicle thanks to the unique benefits of the new FMC technology.{{cite web |last1=Milberg |first1=Evan |title=Prius Prime features Toyota's first carbon fiber composite rear hatch |url=http://compositesmanufacturingmagazine.com/2017/02/prius-prime-toyota-first-carbon-fiber-composite-rear-hatch/ |publisher=Composites Manufacturing |accessdate=25 September 2020}} Mitsubishi Chemical, supplier of the Prius FMC material, is now the world's largest producer of Forged composite raw material worldwide.{{cite web |title=Toyota using Mitsubishi Rayon's carbon fiber SMC for hatch door frame of new Prius PHV |url=https://www.greencarcongress.com/2017/04/20170424-mrc.html |publisher=Green Car Congress |accessdate=25 September 2020}}

While at Gemini, under the new MCC ownership, Dr. Feraboli trademarked the name Forged Molding Compound, or FMC, to indicate the commercial name of the CFSMC marketed by MCC.{{cite web |title=Forged Molding Compound trademark details |url=https://trademarks.justia.com/879/50/forged-molding-87950749.html |publisher=JUSTIA Trademarks |accessdate=13 July 2022}} The name uniquely identifies the MCC material as opposed to the Forged Composite, trademarked by Automobili Lamborghini SpA, and the more generic Forged Carbon, which is not trademarked and is used by many enterprises such as Union Binding Company.

Between 2017 and 2021, Dr. Feraboli supported Mitsubishi Chemical by leading the Global Engineering team, which was spread between Japan, USA, and Europe, and was tasked with the development of material property data and FEA analysis method generation for carbon fiber technology.{{cite web |title=Powerful lightweight solutions from Mitsubishi Chemical at JEC World 2020 |url=https://www.eppm.com/materials/powerful-lightweight-solutions-from-mitsubishi-chemical-at-j/ |publisher=European Plastic Product Manufacturer |accessdate=25 September 2020}}

The last development projects Dr. Feraboli brought to life while at Gemini were presented at the JEC show of May 2022 in Paris, France. These included the automotive FMC suspension arm,{{cite web |title=Forged Molding Compound extending SMC capabilities |url=https://www.compositesworld.com/articles/forged-molding-compound-extending-smc-capabilities |publisher=Composites World |accessdate=13 July 2022}} which was innovatively engineered to meet and exceed the performance, weight and cost targets of the production forged aluminum wishbone arm. The design and fabrication process were patented{{cite web |title=A compression-tension component for connecting mechanical parts |url=https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2022005697A1/en?inventor=paolo+feraboli&oq=paolo+feraboli |publisher=United States Patent Office |accessdate=13 July 2022}} and showcased also at the automotive SPE conference in April 2021.{{cite web |title=Forged Molding Compound Mitsubishi Chemical SPE |url=https://speautomotive.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Forged-Molding-CompoundTM-High-Performance-Chopped-Carbon-Fiber-Composites-Koichi-Akiyama.pdf |publisher=SPE Automotive |accessdate=13 July 2022}} Finally, the rear subframe of the Ducati Hypermotard, which was developed in 2017-2019, was designed to be used as a 1-to-1 FMC replacement for the cast aluminum production part, and met all durability requirements with minimal re-engineering.{{cite web |title=Ducati introduces lightweight motorcycle seat support rear frame |url=https://www.compositesworld.com/news/ducati-introduces-lightweight-motorcycle-seat-support-rear-frame |publisher=Composites World |accessdate=13 July 2022}}

After the completion of the technology transfer from Gemini to MCC, Dr. Feraboli exited the company to join Rivian Automotive in September 2021, as Sr. Lead engineer in the Prototypes and Special Projects division. Shortly after, Rivian launched the production of the R1T electric adventure truck and became listed on the Nasdaq market, the 5th largest IPO in the US history.{{cite news |title=Factbox: The biggest US IPOs of all time |date=10 November 2021 |url=https://www.reuters.com/business/biggest-us-ipos-all-time-2021-11-10/ |work=Reuters |accessdate=13 July 2022}} In August 2022 Dr. Feraboli joined the Advanced Development Projects division at Blue Origin, which develops projects such as the Orbital Reef and Human Landing System, as Director of Mechanical, Material and Structural Engineering.

For his contributions in the field of carbon fiber composites, Paolo Feraboli has received awards from the American Society for Composites,{{cite web|title=Award Winners|url=http://www.asc-composites.org/awardees.htm|website=American Society for Composites|accessdate=13 October 2016}}{{cite web |title=ASC Elsevier Young Composites Researcher Award Winners |url=https://www.asc-composites.org/young-composites-researcher-award |accessdate=25 September 2020}} the Japan Society for Composite Materials, and the MIL-HDBK-17.{{cite web|title=CMH-17 Awards AA March 2009|url=https://www.cmh17.org/HOME/Awards/AAMarch2009.aspx|website=CMH-17|accessdate=19 October 2016}} He also holds an honorary research professor position at the Nagoya Institute of Technology in Japan.{{cite news|title=Aichi, Global Leading Cluster for Advanced Materials|work=EU-Japan News|issue=2 VOL 12|date=June 2014|page=10}}

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• [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Paolo_Feraboli2 ResearchGate profile for Paolo Feraboli]
• [http://www.lambolab.org Paolo Feraboli academic publications]
• [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ya0d6BRWsGhL5upaPTKrQ/ Paolo Feraboli on YouTube]

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