Safety equipment manufacturer Mustang Survival is expanding its research and development capabilities through a newly formed R&D and advanced concepts team with investments in testing, AI-driven analytics and global collaborations.
As part of this effort, Mustang has expanded its on-site laboratory to simulate extreme environments more effectively, enhancing fire-resistance and cold-immersion testing.
“A big unknown piece is how materials behave at different temperatures. Being able to understand these shifts allows us to best address solutions around mobility, insulation and inflation,” director of R&D and advanced concepts Jill Davidson said in a statement.
Mustang said it has expanded collaborations with universities across Canada and strengthened relationships with third-party laboratories locally and globally. The team has also secured government funding to advance research and intellectual property development, creating further opportunities for patents.
“By increasing our commitment to R&D and advanced concepts, we are dedicated to a long-term, sustainable solution to the problems that our core users face, ensuring Mustang Survival stays on the leading edge of defining innovation within our market and categories,” company president Kenny Ballard said in the statement.
