Advanced Head Protection Technology

Research & Design for Advanced Head Protection Systems

"Creating for greater head protection"

Bert Straus President

CREATORS OF THE ARK HELMET

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AES R&D is the one-stop shop for design solutions

Core Competencies

BREAK-FRAME INNOVATION

Many firms claim to be creative, but AES R&D has a tradition of breaking the mold to develop products that are uniquely different in their approach to the same old problems. ARK (Anti Rotational Kinematics) technology is a recent example that resulted from this process. Beginning with a thorough problem definition, the AES multi-discipline team begins with a broad concept generation phase to test and evaluate the concepts in virtual simulations. In this case, simulations compared the degree of strain in brain tissue, and were then validated by NOCSAE protocol simulations. This modeling approach allows AES to predict real world outcomes without the time or expense required to develop physical prototypes. The old trial and error approach has been replaced with varying materials properties programmed into the simulations until optimal performance is achieved. Then, the refined concept is prototyped and validated through conventional lab testing.

SOLUTION DEVELOPMENT

AES Research and Development has a team of product solving designers, engineers, bio-mechanical/materials specialists, and manufacturing experts who collaborate to find the best solutions to complex problems. Based on modeling results, material changes can be suggested and modeled down to the molecular level saving time and cost. If a problem needs solving AES is an excellent resource.

COMPUTATIONAL 3D MODELLING

Potential solutions can be tested and simulated. Results can be analyzed faster and more efficiently that using traditional methods.

AES modeling uses proprietary software/headform with a biofidelic brain developed at, and used under exclusive license from, Johns Hopkins University and offers these advantages:

• Potential solutions can be tested and realistically simulated.

• Results can be analyzed faster and more efficiently than using traditional methods.

• Modifications can be tested, materials can be changed, and results compared all without building many costly iterations of prototypes.

• The most significant advantage of the software’s capability is modeling potential injury to the human brain. This is much more indicative of protective capability than conventional G measure, SI or HIC.

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES

AES offers complete design and engineering services all in one. Using the latest CAD technology, AES can take a concept to a virtual model that can be analyzed for performance, strength, and cost. Once the concept is refined AES develops the components for the most optimal manufacturing process. The key advantage of AES is an experienced understanding of the process from concept to production guided by the most advanced simulation capabilities.

RAPID PROTOTYPING

The final virtual designs must be proven for fit and function. It is necessary to create part designs in 3D printed or CNC cut physical model form. Prototype services for functional testing and photography quality samples are available. AES offers competitive prices and includes sample critiques in the cost of the prototype development services.