In an ongoing effort to make helmets (even) safer, Mips AB, the world's leading supplier of helmet-based safety systems, has introduced its innovative Finite Element Analysis tool (FEA). The new tool uses state-of-the-art computer technology to reproduce and predict the impact behavior of helmets in the computer model faster and more efficiently. With almost twenty years of experience in developing ground-breaking testing methods, Mips is considered a pioneer in the use of virtual testing for linear and rotational motion.

"More than 20 years of research and experience in simulating real-life accidents has led to the development of this revolutionary testing technology for helmets," says Max Strandwitz, CEO. "We are committed to setting new standards for helmet safety while simplifying the development process for helmet brands. This is the way forward. With consumer safety in focus, we will soon be able to test all types of helmets to the latest standards."

The development of helmets has always been a challenging task fraught with uncertainties. Various design loops and lengthy test procedures make the helmet manufacturing process expensive and time-consuming. The latest standards require a higher level of protection - for both linear and rotational movements. To ensure that a helmet meets this standard, an additional loop is required in the development and testing of helmets. Thanks to Mips' FEA method, brands can now speed up the development and testing process and reduce costs.

The Swedish safety specialist now offers brands a virtual testing service where helmets can be compared and tested against a variety of standards The first test standard to use the FEA test method will be ECE 22.06, which includes a test of rotational motion - the reason for the existence of MIPS.