Recent News
February 2011 – VULCAN Full-scale Prototype
NAVSEA has awarded Safe a contract modification to fabricate a full-scale prototype of the VULCAN (shock and vibration resistant stowage system) and to continue the Phase II SBIR development effort. Safe is engineering the VULCAN, a reconfigurable common cradle pallet assembly for use on the Littoral Combat Ship, to securely stow and transport the ship’s mission-specific watercraft.
January 2011 – Crashworthy Troop Seat for Helicopters
Safe, Inc. has been awarded a Phase II SBIR contract to continue the development of a lightweight crashworthy troop seat for use in all Navy helicopters.
The 18-month project will produce a qualified seat, common to multiple aircraft, with advanced crash protection and troop accommodation features.
January 2011 – Hypoxia Early Warning Kit
Safe, Inc. has been awarded a Phase II SBIR contract to continue the development of a hypoxia monitoring and warning system for use by pilots of high altitude/high-performance aircraft.
December 2010 – Drop Tower Expansion
Safe, Inc. is conducting an expansion of its dynamic drop tower test capabilities.
This expansion will increase Safe’s ability to conduct accurate, repeatable dynamic tests while meeting various test pulse specifications.