A recent study by Downes et al. introduced a novel fabrication method which generates stacks of flattened CNTs (flCNTs) resulting in self-aligned assemblages. These structures promote higher surfaceto-surface contact which was evident when combined with a bismaleimide polymer matrix. The flCNT/BMI composite showed a twofold increase in tensile strength and a threefold increase in the tensile modulus when compared to the round CNT composite counterpart . Even though the flCNT-flCNT contact was enhanced by the flattening and stacking, the TEM-observed fracture surfaces showed intrastack sliding in addition to complete stack pullout. A follow-up study by Jolowsky et al. provided a pathway to scale the flCNT composite fabrication method to macro-scale panels with excellent mechanical properties.