Using Simulation Technology to Reduce Weight and Improve Safety of Child Restraint Systems

While safety remains the primary focus for all child seat manufacturers, consumers also look for other desirable attributes when making their purchasing decision such as styling, ease of use and carrying weight. During the development of a new restraint system called the ‘Trifix’ seat, Britax-Römer was looking for ways to improve safety performance and accelerate the development cycle, while reducing manufacturing complexity, weight and costs.