The Dome is the global authority in helmet testing, research and development. Based in Scotts Valley, California, the Dome's unrivaled resources include more than 50 test fixtures as well as 3D printers, injection and thermal molding equipment, an in-house wind tunnel, CNC machines and other equipment required to design, develop and evaluate new ideas in head protection... The test lab and its associated personnel began in 1954 to support Bell Helmets. In the following decades these resources have served many helmet categories (including tactical, military, hockey, football, baseball and equestrian) and supported many brands, including Bell, Easton, Giro, MIPS and Riddell. The facility was officially named the Dome in 2011. Today the Dome is focused on testing and R&D in powersports, cycling and snow sports and serves as the in-house test lab for Bell, C-Preme and Giro... The idea of lifting the veil on this longtime resource came from recognizing an unmet need - the lack of..
Also known as: The DOME