McLaren has developed a new carbon fiber tape designed to enhance the manufacturing of complex automotive parts. This innovation is part of a broader trend in aerospace and automotive industries utilizing advanced materials to improve performance and reduce weight. However, industry experts express skepticism about the novelty of the product, noting its reliance on existing Automated Rapid Tape technology. Despite its potential advantages, the comments reflect a wider debate on innovation thresholds in manufacturing processes, where improvements to existing methods are often contested for genuine innovation.