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NOV 2017

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COLUMNS 4 From the Editor CW editor-in-chief Jeff Sloan celebrates the successful rescheduling of CAMX 2017 in the wake of Hurricane Irma. 6 Perspectives & Provocations IACMI operative and CW columnist Dale Brosius considers composites' role in limiting the threat of greenhouse gasses. 8 Design & Testing Granta Design's product manager Najib Baig argues for the importance of traceability of materials data. 10 Gardner Business Index: Composite Fabricating Gardner Intelligence's chief economist Michael Guckes highlights another strong quarter for the US composites industry. » DEPARTMENTS 12 Trends 38 Calendar 39 Applications 41 Marketplace 41 Ad Index 41 Showcase » ON THE COVER The updated Honda Ridgeline combines a weatherable SMC formulation, molded- in-color (MIC) pigmentation and special texturing that eliminates the need for paint in the Gen 2 pickup box, without sacrificing the mechanical and chemical performance of the Gen 1 model. Furthermore, it keeps the bed looking great longer, particularly for users who haul heavy loads and/or abrasive materials. Find out more on p. 44. Source / Honda North America Inc. FOCUS ON DESIGN 44 SMC + D-LFT: A Hybrid Box for the Gen 2 Ridgeline First use of weatherable SMC eliminates paint, reduces mass and stands up to tough-duty use while D-LFT optimizes vertical component functionality. By Peggy Malnati CompositesWorld (ISSN 2376-5232) is published monthly and copyright © 2017 by Gardner Business Media Inc. 6915 Valley Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45244- 3029. Telephone: (513) 527-8800. Printed in U.S.A. Periodicals postage paid at Cincinnati, OH and additional mailing offices. All rights reserved. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to CompositesWorld Magazine, 6915 MEMBERSHIPS: Valley Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45244-3029. If undeliverable, send Form 3579. CANADA POST: Canada Returns to be sent to IMEX Global Solutions, PO Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2 Canada. Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. The information presented in this edition of CompositesWorld is believed to be accurate. In applying recommendations, however, you should exercise care and normal precautions to prevent personal injury and damage to facilities or products. In no case can the authors or the publisher accept responsibility for personal injury or damages which may occur in working with methods and/or materials presented herein, nor can the publisher assume responsibility for the validity of claims or performance of items appearing in editorial presentations or advertisements in this publication. Contact information is provided to enable interested parties to conduct further inquiry into specific products or services. FE ATURES 26 Work in Progress: Rocket Lab All-composite Electron Launch Vehicle Companies are currently facing long waits, often years, to get their satellites into low Earth orbit. New Zealander Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab, a private rocket designer/manufacturer founded by Beck in 2006, with operations in Auckland, NZ, and Huntington Beach, CA, US, is one of several players scaling up two-stage rockets capable of relatively economical launches to relieve the small-satellite launch backlog. By Donna Dawson 30 Reconfigurable Tooling: Revolutionizing Composites Manufacturing Historically high costs and long cycle times required for manufacturing components from complex, fiber-reinforced materials have been and remain a challenge because mold tooling and postmold fixturing remain shape-depen- dent. Shape-changing molds now eliminate tooling for large 3D panels while automated assembly fixtures are going modular, using metrology to reduce cost and shimming. By Ginger Gardiner 30 26 39 CompositesWorld.com 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2017 / Vol: 3 N o – : 11

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