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  Carbon & Glass Fiber SMC Hybrid 

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Summary
Most Innovative Feature
Other Innovative Features
Forming Process
First time process used?
Previous Process Used
Tooling Innovations
New Material Developments
Weight Savings
Direct Cost Savings
Indirect Cost Savings
Direct Consumer Benefit
Translates to other Vehicles?
Safety Benefits
Environmental Benefits
Additional Info
Description   Carbon & Glass Fiber SMC Hybrid
OEM, Model, Model Year   DaimlerChrysler, Dodge Viper, 2003
System Supplier   Meridian
Molder/Processor, Contact and Phone   Meridian
Toolmaker, Contact and Phone   Rapid Die, Gene Snoeyink, (616) 241-5406
Material Supplier, Contact   Quantum Composites, Mike Kiesel
Generic resin type   Vinyl Ester CFSMC
OEM Engineer, Title and Phone   Mike Shinedling, Product Engineer, (248) 512-8628
Nominated by, Company   Mike Shinedling, DaimlerChrysler
Address   2301 Featherstone Road, Auburn Hills, MI  48326
Phone   (248) 512-8628
Fax   (248) 512-8370
Email   mms24@dcx.com

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