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MIPS : The internationally respected Stockholm based motorcycle helmet safety specialist has advanced its helmet testing technology with its Virtual Test Lad ( VYL ) - " with the potential to lower the environmental impact while significantly reducing costs and time-to-market for new helmets ". The MIPS safety system is categorised as an " ingredient brand " business model , with the MIPS system being sold to the global helmet industry as a patented additive safety technology . Rotational motion is a common cause of concussions and more severe brain injury in oblique hits to the head . The MIPS system consists of a low friction layer that is mounted inside the helmet . In a crash , the low friction layer is designed to move slightly inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head . This is intended to help reduce the risk of brain injury . Recent news from MIPS include a US $ 7.3m investment into Quin , a sensor-based technology company specialising in ' event detection ' and data-driven emergency response protocols ; www . mipsprotection . com
Mytech : New luggage from the Italian brand includes its ' Raid Pro ' line - new aluminium cases with " an innovative design , featuring integrated corners ". An upgrade to its popular ' Raid ' line , the set consists of a 44-litre top case and a pair of 41 and 48 litre side cases in natural or black painted finish ; www . mytechaccessories . it
Ognibene S . p . A : Founded by Dante Ognibene in 1948 as a gears and motorcycle and industrial components manufacturer , over time , Ognibene S . p . A . has specialised in transmission chain production . Since the 1960s it has played a leading role in the sale and assembly of chains in both its sectors of activity ( industrial and motorcycle ). Now in third generation family ownership , the company has over 10,000 m2 of warehouses , production , R & D , offices and shipping . As exclusive Italian importers of chains and gears for over 70 years , including D . I . D / Daido Kogyo Ltd ., in 2023 Ognibene S . p . A will have sent 5,900 km of chain to customers all over the world , and the company has diversified with its TROFEO and Sense Advance brands ; www . ognibenechaintech . com
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Kellermann : Recent new products from the award-winning Aachen , Germany motorcycle lights specialist have included its ' Dayron ' ECE-approved intelligent DRL system with smart control . Internationally respected for innovative , high quality , ECEapproved LED lighting solutions that set the benchmark for durability , design and safety , ' Dayron ' is the world ' s first high performance daytime running light for motorcycles with intelligent light control and ECE approval . ' Dayron ' can be completely integrated into the onboard electronics of the motorcycle , it is offered as a pure daytime running light with position light and indicator function option ; www . kellermann-online . com
Delta Braking : Founded in the Netherlands in 2001 , Delta offers dealers access to a broad programme of on and off-road , scooter and ATV / Quad brake pads for vintage , pre-2000 and twin shock model applications for brands from Adiva , AJP and AJS to Yamaha , Zero and Zontes ; www . delta-braking . com
Haan Wheels : Former Maico MX racer Arie den Haan took his first steps as a wheel builder more than 45 years ago - in a small garage behind his house . Building spoked wheels for street and MX bikes remains its core business . He gave over the running of the business to his son Rob den Haan in 2002 and sequential moves has seen them grow into a 1,500 + sq m building in the Netherlands where it has a full stock of 8,000 + rims and 300,000 + spokes . Haan exports its wheels worldwide from Europe to Japan , Australia , Thailand , Canada , Russia and many more countries . Used by many of the best teams and riders in the world , they have helped many riders to more than 35 world championships and countless European and national championships in professional and amateur racing divisions ; www . haanwheels . com
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