CTEPrevent Reducing Concussion and CTE Risk via Advanced Helmet Liner Design

Tech Stack

ANSYS Mechanical
Materials Science
FEA Simulation
PETG
Polycarbonate
Silicone
ASTM Testing
CAD
Prototyping

Designed and prototyped a multi-layer energy-damping helmet liner system to reduce concussion and CTE risk in football. Combined laser-cut PETG honeycomb lattice, polycarbonate shell, silicone foam, EVA foam, and polyurethane foam layers. Validated via ANSYS Mechanical simulations (1000 J impacts at 20 m/s) and ASTM D1037 physical drop tests. Achieved a safety score of 23.6 with optimal PC-PETG-Si-EVA-PC configuration - absorbing more energy than current NFL outer helmet liners.

Overview

Designed and prototyped a multi-layer energy-damping helmet liner system to reduce concussion and CTE risk in football. Combined laser-cut PETG honeycomb lattice, polycarbonate shell, silicone foam, EVA foam, and polyurethane foam layers. Validated via ANSYS Mechanical simulations (1000 J impacts at 20 m/s) and ASTM D1037 physical drop tests. Achieved a safety score of 23.6 with optimal PC-PETG-Si-EVA-PC configuration - absorbing more energy than current NFL outer helmet liners.

Key Features

Technical Implementation

This project leverages ANSYS Mechanical and Materials Science to create a robust solution. More detailed write-up coming soon.