SAFE can offer expert insight into any transportation safety-related issue.
Featured Capabilities
Dynamic Crash Testing
SAFE Laboratories has the capability to execute full-scale vehicle crash tests as well as sled testing. Frontal, rear and side impacts can be conducted with Delta V’s up to 35 mph and beyond.
Seat Back Strength Testing
SAFE Laboratories has the capability to test and evaluate seat structures using a variety of loading conditions.
High Speed Rollover Studies
SAFE Laboratories has developed a high-speed rollover testing fixture which makes it possible to study dynamic occupant excursion in an efficient and repeatable manner.
Helmet Impact Studies
SAFE Laboratories has the capability of performing many of the national and international helmet testing requirements.
Since
1997
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SAFE Laboratories’ roots date back over 25 years with its founders bringing together a combined experience of more than 60 years in the fields of automotive engineering and safety analysis. Our engineers are not only knowledgeable about government safety regulations and test requirements, but have also investigated and studied thousands of real-world crashes. During the course of our research and analysis we have developed specialized test equipment to allow us to evaluate and study a wide range of automotive safety systems under the complex dynamics to which they are subjected in real world crashes. Our 34,000 square foot facility near Santa Barbara, CA (90 minutes north of Los Angeles) includes a dynamic crash testing laboratory, numerous component test fixtures, vehicle storage, inspection bay, and a machine shop for mechanical fabrication and disassembly. With our wide range of in-house expertise, SAFE Laboratories can offer expert insight into any transportation safety related issue. |
“Partnering with SAFE Laboratories transformed how we approach crash testing. Their expansive facility, from the crash lab to the precision machine shop, ensured our high-speed rollover tests were executed flawlessly—and safely. The team’s dedication to regulatory standards and innovative methods gave us invaluable confidence in our safety validations.”
“SAFE Laboratories delivers unmatched depth in forensic automotive analysis. Their expertise in seat back strength testing and advanced instrumentation helped us uncover critical insights in a high-stakes case. Their meticulous work not only advanced the investigation but also sharpened our preventive strategies moving forward.”
“As a researcher, collaborating with SAFE was a game-changer. The facility’s scope—crash facilities, extensive storage, machining capabilities—combined with their deep regulatory knowledge and technical precision, allowed us to conduct comprehensive automotive safety studies with accuracy and efficiency unmatched in the region.”