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Whether airplanes, helicopters, fuselage segments or large, heavy, sensitive objects, we carry out drop tests up to a height of 30m on our outdoor crashtest facility. You can also choose from a wide variety of soil conditions, including drop testing on water surfaces.

https://www.crashtest-service.com/en/crash-tests/airplane-drop-tests

"normcore / measure me" is Moritz Riesenbeck's graduation exhibition at the Düsseldorf Art Academy. It consists of selected biofidel dummies (PRIMUS-breakable) and a deconstructed collection of inscribed themes.

[…] Due to its purposeful construction to reconstruct phenomena that affect our body, the dummy becomes a sculpture with authentic physical expression. Similar to ancient stone sculptures that are shaped into human bodies and suggest a physical expression.

Two dummies were selected with CTS after high speed crash tests. Therefore, they show traces of this action - the moment when the body is changed. The traces refer to this moment and bring a temporality to the objects.

A system built into the ceiling allows drops of water to fall onto a dummy's hand. The sound is amplified and transposed down three octaves live to create a physical rhythm, which is reproduced using a stereo subwoofer system.

Biometric face recognition is a technical process to identify a person. The face is suitable for this because it has enough characteristic biometric features. Not only artificial intelligences, but also we humans identify each other by our faces. The face of a dummy, which in the case of the PRIMUS-breakable is made of latex, was removed and placed on a holding system. It is lightly illuminated so that the recipient sees their own shadowed face next to that of the dummy.

"Shock Mount" is a steel structure modeled on a mechanism used in sound recording that isolates the microphone from the vibrations of the room. A construction scaled to human size, inspired by the external fixator, a standardized holding system that is normally adapted to the individual bone, holds a lymphatic drainage suit - full body pressure. In general, pressure on the body can support the process of sensory integration. Perceptual disturbances can be relieved with steady pressure that calms the brain, similar to a hug."

CTS welcomes an Indian delegation to learn about the various road blocking standards. Since the demand for approved bollard systems is also constantly increasing in India, CTS is looking forward to the constantly increasing demand for approval tests from India and German products that have been approved in Germany.

The delegation was also interested in the biofidelic dummy, which is now to be discussed in security-relevant areas in India.

BSI PAS 68

ASTM F2656/F2656M

IWA 14-1

DIN SPEC 91414-1

When drones collide with pedestrians or cyclists, this can lead to serious injuries to humans. In particular, drones at major events or in stadiums, which, for example, have reinforced carbon wings and are also heavier, can cause deep cuts in the head area.

Link to the RTL television report on drone collisions with cyclists:

https://www.rtl.de/cms/crashtest-dummies-mit-knochen-5006611.html

OwnGalaxy - These are Julian Völzke and Patrick Maugeri (Text: OwnGalaxy)

Since the introduction of Apple's Crash Detection feature for the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, I've really wanted to test it in real life! But that's not so easy - although you can provoke crash detection under certain circumstances, but simply building such an accident for a mobile phone test is probably far from any reality. That's why we have teamed up with CTS in Münster - a large crash test center. Here we were able to make several attempts together with professionals. And unfortunately one thing has to be said: Apple's crash detection disappointed us a bit - but you can see why in the video now! Many thanks to the CTS in Munster.

Link to video:

https://youtu.be/V1ZmGXqxtDo (starting from 02:50 minute)

ZDF has carried out experiments with the biofidelic dummy. The role played by the PRIMUS dummy can be seen in the current episode "Middle Ages Crime Scene: Shocking Violence" (from min 08:00).

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At #DLRBT, aircraft and helicopter #safety under #crash and #impact conditions are long standing research topics. Our test and simulation facilities are used to drive our analyses. Earlier, we posted a notice on a visit of crashtest-service.com GmbH at DLR’s Stuttgart site. #Birdstrike testing was the topic that day. Friday, 9th September 2022 at 2. DUMMY.CRASHTEST.KONFERENZ results were shown and discussed with experts. Thank you, Peter Schimmelpfennig for hosting the conference! Have a look on the slo-mo’s of DLR’s reinforced artificial bird #DLRRAB and #CTS’ biofidelic artificial bird #ALPHA to study launching and record impact pulses under conditions typical for start and landing conditions of aircraft. DLRRAB and the biofidelic artificial bird had 1.8 kg (4 lbs) weight commonly applied for aircraft applications. While ALPHA has an ornithomorphic shape, DLRRAB Mk2.3 comes regular shaped but is adaptable to all weights and geometries. Earlier, DLRRAB was applied during the development of the #RACER with a weight of 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) as commonly applied for rotorcraft applications and during the #CleanSky development of #HLFC technology for wing and stabiliser structures with a weight of 3.6 kg as applied for passenger transport aircraft. RACER:

https://lnkd.in/ezZ5Nfpk CleanSky/HLFC: https://lnkd.in/esmRFWZg More information about our Gas Gun facility: https://lnkd.in/eu9-dHCJ #dlrbt #crash #impact #crashtest #crashtestdummy #OTD #dlr #birdstrike #dlrrab #CTS #biofidelicbird #biofidelicdummy

Are you wondering how the biofidelic dummy can survive an explosion in this vehicle?

The world's first armored SUV based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 to be certified with 3 stars from the official state ballistics department in Mellrichtstadt / Bavaria according to the latest guidelines of the VPAM ERV (Version 3 from March 2021).

On site at the conference.

Thanks to Mr. Schepler from Carl Friederichs GmbH.

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A series of laboratory scale tests using the Crew Compartment Underbody Blast Simulator (CCUBS) were conducted at the Occupant Protection Laboratory (OPL) at Selfridge ANGB, MI. The tests were designed to compare the responses of a PRIMUS dummy to a Hybrid III (HIII) 50th percentile male Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD). Additionally, the test data will be used to derive correlation between testing on the CCUBS and in a live-fire surrogate, such as the OPL’s Generic Hull (GH)...

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Craig Foster is speaker live on stage at the dummy conference

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Besides a spectacular rear-end collision on the crash test facility, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Lars Hannawald explained the news about the biofidelic dummy in the dummy lab.
After a lecture on the current topic of road blockers and mobile vehicle barriers, among other things, there were interesting discussions on the subject of occupant protection in the automotive industry.

You are also interested in taking part in a seminar at CTS:

https://www.crashtest-service.com/de/veranstaltungen/aktuelle-termine/

In the meantime, biofidelic dummies are also used in film studios. If the stunts are too dangerous for stuntmans, dummies with realistic movements are used. CTS is happy about another delivery of 6 dummies.

Good protective helmets not only prevent direct injury from an external impact, but also dampen the effects of the impacting forces so that critical influences on the sensitive brain are significantly mitigated. The biofidelic dummy equipped with the appropriate measurement technology allows a good assessment of the protective effect of protective clothing. Contact us if you would like to test your protective clothing.

• Presentation at the IASIU Europe Conference on Insurance Fraud in Malmö
• Organization of the Accidenta insurance seminar on the CTS site
• Venue for Vaillant Roadshow "Mission 2024"
• Lecture and stand at the Testing Expo in Stuttgart
• X-ray of a biofidel dummy with a presentation at the carhs practical conference for pedestrian protection in Bergisch Gladbach at the Bast
• Presentation of the simulation model at the Impetus Conference in Flekkefjord with our partners from EDAG and the HTW Dresden

Did you miss us in June? We will see each other again at the latest at these events:
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With the drop tests, the effects on the aircraft cell structure, the landing gear and other components are shown.
Using our biofidel dummies, not only the loads that affect the occupants can be measured, but also the injuries of the occupants, such as vertebral contusions, become directly visible.

Are you also interested in drop tests with airplanes, helicopters, drones or other aircraft?

A live-fire test using a Generic Hull vehicle surrogate was conducted at the Fort Polk, LA test range on December 8, 2021. The test was conducted to provide baseline data for a correlation study to determine laboratory to live-fire comparability. Additionally, the test provided an opportunity to evaluate the PRIMUS Dummy performance in an environment of the Occupant Protection Laboratory (OPL)...

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After the Corona-related suspension, we are pleased to finally be able to hold the renowned specialist conference for Vehicle Safety Barriers of the BTU under a new name on the CTS crash test site.

Other cooperation partners such as the ProPK of the police, the DStGB and the BSKI look forward to your participation and the lively professional exchange with you.

The speakers from this year's main sponsors Hörmann and Stahlkontor will also present their latest systems to you in the exhibitor area.

What you can expect:

Displacement and manipulation test according to DIN SPEC

crash tests with Vehicle Safety Barriers

Top-class speakers

exhibitor area

Program

Registration

Exhibitor packages

In order to make it possible to experience loads on the spine in the future, we have equipped the PRIMUS biofidelic dummy with a 6-axis force cell from Kistler in the lumbar spine, which measures the forces and moments that act on the lumbar spine. In this way, permanent loads (vibrations, oscillations) can be measured. Due to the lifelike reproduction of the PRIMUS spine, loads in "unnatural" postures (twisted or bent back) can also be determined.

ZDF has conducted an experiment on this. The role played by the PRIMUS dummy can be seen in the current episode "Mythos: König Artus - Die größten Rätsel der Geschichte" (from min. 27.00).

to the documentary

 

We look forward to seeing you at our booth in hall 8, booth 08.133.

We would be happy to talk to you about our test options in the field of vehicle restraint systems:

EN 1317 / DIN EN 1317 / EN 12767 / DIN EN 12767 / MASH / NCHRP 350

BS PAS 68 / BSI PAS 170-1 / ASTM F 2656-07 / ASTM F 2656-07 / IWA 14-1

Can't attend Intertraffic in Amsterdam?

We would also be happy to arrange an appointment at the btu's VSB (VEHICLE.SECURITY.BARRIER.CONFERENCE. 2022) conference at CTS.

Program as well as exhibitor and participant information:

to the program

DLRBT received visit by crashtest-service.com CTS for an exchange on crash test dummies. Peter Schimmelpfennig and Dr Mirko Dobberstein toured the institute. Test possibilities were discussed at the DLR Stuttgart site and how CTS’ Biofidel Anthropomorphic Test Dummy can contribute to occupant safety in aeronautics.

On that occasion two witnessed tests with 1.8 kg (4 lbs) birds were conducted: CTS biofidel artificial bird under identical impact conditions and DLR’s Artificial Bird DLRRAB.

See latest application of DLRRAB: Information

For this rotorcraft application on the RACER a DLRRAB with 1.0 kg was applied. DLRRAB is scalable to all bird weights.

Stay tuned for more information!

Of course, during the visit all Corona rules were observed!