“The Helicoid™ technology has the potential to disrupt the composite protective helmet market,” said Dr. Lorenzo Mencattelli, director of research & development at Helicoid Industries Inc. “These preliminary results show that we can integrate Helicoid™ technology in thin-shell fiber-reinforced structures, achieving significant margins of weight reduction while ensuring the helmet safety requirements. Additionally, by acting on the fiber architecture to steer damage and enhance impact protection, Helicoid technology can be quickly integrated into existing production lines currently in use without requiring any change in raw material sourcing or molding techniques. This offers a turn-key solution for short lead-time production and cost savings. Helicoid™ technology is certainly paving the way for a more efficient use of fiber-reinforced composites in sporting goods equipment.”
For more information on helicoids, please reference this article from Composites Manufacturing: New Bio-Based Composite Material Based on Structure of Tiny Crustacean
