Mercedes-Benz Performs First-Ever X-Ray Crash Test
The technology captures 1,000 images per second, providing a view of the vehicle interior and a dummy's response to impact. The test, carried out at EMI's research crash facility in Freiburg, Germany, used a linear accelerator to produce high-speed X-ray images. The innovative approach allows for a detailed visualization of previously invisible deformation processes, enhancing the precision of safety analyses.
On board was one SID II dummy on the left-hand side facing the impact. This is a test specimen with a female anatomy, specially designed for side impact tests. "The Mercedes-Benz X-ray crash sets a milestone in the development tools of the future," said Markus Schäfer, a board member and CTO at Mercedes-Benz Group AG. "With a direct view into the hidden interior, it can help to draw important conclusions for the further improvement of vehicle safety. Mercedes-Benz thus confirms its role as a safety pioneer in automotive engineering.
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