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We attended the BOE International in Dortmund
The trade fair provided us with a concise overview of the latest developments in access protection, innovative event formats, and technological innovations in the industry.
The presentations on the Safety & Security Stage were particularly valuable, offering practical insights into the application of tested crash barriers according to DIN ISO 22343-1 and DIN SPEC 91414-1.
The corresponding standard crash tests can be planned and conducted with us.
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IAV conducts first crash test with a biofidelic dummy
Last week, at IAV’s crash test facility in Großmehring, the first crash test with a breakable biofidelic dummy was successfully conducted. This high-speed crash test focuses specifically on potential injuries to the driver.
After the test, the dummy was transported back to CTS and is being thoroughly examined in the specially equipped autopsy lab for possible fractures and crush injuries.
We sincerely thank Dr. Burkhard Scholz, Erik Pechthold, and Henrik Liers (VUFO) for the constructive collaboration.
Successful technical assessment in accordance with DIN ISO/IEC 17025:2018
CTS once again confirms, without any deviations, its competence as a testing laboratory for the testing of road restraint systems, support structures for road equipment, access barriers, and safety devices at roadworks.
In addition, the flexible accreditation has been converted to the new category designation. CTS is now flexibly accredited according to the new Categories A and B.
Due to the flexible accreditation in Category B, we are able — within the testing scopes specified above and without the need for prior notification to or approval from DAkkS — to freely select standardized test methods or test methods considered equivalent (with the exception of EN 1317).
CTS and SWAN RESCUE launches New Rescue Dome
Realistic Training for Firefighters, THW, and Armed Forces
We are excited to introduce the new Rescue Dome at crashtest-service (CTS) – a state-of-the-art training facility designed for firefighters, THW, and the armed forces. The Rescue Dome allows highly realistic rescue and recovery scenarios to be practiced under safe, controlled conditions.
From complex vehicle accidents and building collapses to water rescues and technical assistance operations, the Rescue Dome provides teams with practical, hands-on experience in challenging environments.
A key highlight: Our training partner Paul van der Zwaan and his Team, an internationally recognized instructor and specialist in technical rescue (Lukas Rescue Team) , collaborates with our team to ensure the highest level of professional training.
The Rescue Dome offers:
Realistic scenarios with actual vehicles and damage simulations
Cutting-edge technical rescue equipment
Workshops and training programs for units of any size
Expert guidance and customized training concepts
Interested organizations can book training sessions now:
event@crashtest-service.com or +49 2506 70 99 070.
Significant Increase: Biofidelic Dummies in Military Applications
This year, CTS has seen a marked rise in the use of our biofidelic dummies in military contexts.
Their realistic replication of human tissue and bones makes them ideal for tests under lifelike conditions — whether for evaluating protective equipment, ballistic materials, or operational scenarios.
Our biofidelic dummies help to better understand injury risks and improve protective systems in a targeted way, making a crucial contribution to the safety of personnel in the field.
We are grateful for the trust of our partners and proud that our technology contributes to the advancement of modern protection concepts.
CTS has opened new autopsy laboratory
Crashtest-Service (CTS) has opened a new autopsy laboratory that brings all analyses together in one location. The laboratory offers both manual autopsies and X-ray examinations, providing detailed insights into accident mechanisms and damage patterns. With this facility, CTS strengthens its expertise in safety research and delivers practical, well-founded results to its clients. “Our goal is to gain targeted insights for accident research and safety development,” explains the CTS team. The laboratory is now available for internal analyses as well as client projects.
Special visit from Jean Pierre Kraemer, JP Performance GmbH
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Professionally, he smashes cars and builds silicone chickens for turbine tests: Peter Schimmelpfennig runs Germany’s largest private crash-test center. We paid him a visit.
An interview by Dagny Lüdemann
Photography: Max Slobodda
