As a developer of new head protection designs for the United States Department of Defense (U.S. D.O.D.), ArmorSource has a Research and Development team composed of some of the leading professionals in the field of ballistic head protection. Innovative helmet designs incorporating bullet-resistant safety standards, customized sizing, ergonomic comfort, and technical functionality have been developed and designed by ArmorSource specifically for military and law enforcement operations. The R&D team has an extensive array of testing equipment available, including a state-of-the-art in-house Ballistic Testing Lab.

The ArmorSource R&D Team offers:

• extensive composite materials expertise
• relationships with key materials suppliers
• partnerships with specialty helmet accessory companies

R&D efforts at ArmorSource have resulted in significant developments, including:

• the design of a future Trauma Management Harness for BFS reduction
• Hybrid Helmet Designs for optimal performance characteristics
• Boltless Harness Technology
• Next Generation Combat Helmet technology

 The Research and Development, Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Distribution Departments at ArmorSource are fully automated using the latest technologies and operating methods, as required by the ISO-9001 standard.

In addition, ArmorSource is dedicated to not only meeting the standards required for high-quality manufacturing; but has made a commitment, reflected in their mission statement, to develop and manufacture “Advanced Ballistic Head Protection Products that perform above and beyond stated requirements.” ArmorSource works closely with the U.S. D.O.D. in order to constantly improve products and respond to the latest challenges to troops stationed throughout the world. ArmorSource is a leader in defining, developing, and testing new features for Advanced Head Protection Products, and consistently sets new performance standards, such as MIL, STANAG, NIJ, and PSDB.

Some of the quality control instruments utilized by the R&D Department include:

• XYZ Digitizer
• Digital thermometer
• Temperature controller
• Digital Caliper
• a fully equipped in-house Ballistic Testing Lab

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All ArmorSource helmets are also tested by a third-party, NIJ-accredited laboratory.