Investigating Foaming Materials in 3D Printing: An Application for Motorcycle Helmets

This thesis investigates novel foaming materials for fused deposition modelling (FDM) which have been introduced in 2019. The materials are able to foam by the addition of foaming agents. Foaming materials for FDM printing can be advantageous since they can create lightweight models, and have good impact strength and toughness in relation to...

Airguard Circular Ski-Helmet: A Vision for Transitioning Ski-Helmets into the Circular Economy and its Systems of Maintaining, Increasing & Regaining Product Value

This thesis project aims at exploring the challenges of sustainability within the segment of ski-helmets. It should lead to locating opportunities for transitioning them into the Circular Economy.<br/><br/>Ski-helmets are single-impact items, comprised of multiple different materials in inseparable product assemblies that prevent disassembly and...

Mixed reality: the next step in critical emergency calls?

Unfortunately, accidents and emergencies happen every day. Today, emergency services only rely on auditory information from the caller; to dispatch the right tools and instruct the caller. Imagine if the dispatcher gets extra visual information and sensors to their disposal. Or that the caller receives immersive, self-evident instructions right...

Designing a Virtual Reality helmet for racing simulators

This project is executed for Cesys, a company which develops and produces high-end, innovative racing simulators for the entertainment industry. Recently, the company started using Virtual Reality headsets on their racing simulators. Currently, a consumer grade VR headset (Oculus Rift) is used in these type of racing simulators. However, it...

Design of a cooling helmet liner

Humans wear helmets to protect the head from impact. However, covering part of the body influences the thermal balance due to restricting the heat loss capacity. This is especially the case for the head due of the lack of vasoconstriction response in the head’s skin. This project focussed on improving thermal comfort and perception when wearing...