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D3O® Phone Protection: Taking Impact Tests to the Ice

In an exhilarating fusion of sports and technology, D3O®, renowned for its cutting-edge impact protection materials, took their phone cases to the ice rink, teaming up with NHL player Dakota Joshua. This extraordinary test, conducted at Upper Canada College, showcased D3O®'s phone protection capabilities under conditions far more challenging than typical lab tests.

D3O® is no stranger to rigorous testing, often applying its materials in extreme environments, from military operations to extreme sports. This latest endeavor, however, aimed to go beyond traditional testing heights and velocities, aiming for a real-world scenario that athletes might encounter. By leveraging the agility and shooting power of Dakota Joshua, the experiment aimed to assess how well D3O®-infused phone cases could withstand high-speed impacts during an actual hockey game.

The Experiment

The testing involved the latest iphone models, encased in D3O® protection during various hockey drills. From stickhandling and passing to powerful slap shots, the phones faced what traditional drop tests can only dream of. For context, typical lab drop tests span heights of 1–3 meters and generate impact energy of around 8 joules, equivalent to dropping a phone from a height of just over 3 meters. In contrast, when a 268-gram phone is struck by a hockey stick while moving at 40 km/h, the impact energy more than doubles to 16.5 joules—like dropping it from over 13 meters.

The stakes heightened dramatically when considering a regulation puck traveling at 120 km/h; the energy of this impact hits approximately 94 joules, replicating a drop from a staggering 14-story building. As Dakota Joshua remarked, “It was an awesome way to test phone cases. I was amazed at how the phones held up against some hard hits. The D3O cases clearly provide effective protection as I was hitting them across the ice with the same force I use in a game.”

Effective Protection in Action

Throughout the trials, the D3O® protection proved exceptionally resilient. The phones boldly survived various tests, including multiple passes at 40 km/h and fast stickhandling drills, even withstanding shots into the goal at a speed of 74 km/h. Not until a puck fired at full speed struck a phone secured at the net did one of the devices sustain damage, cracking the back glass on impact with the ice.

Stuart Sawyer, CEO of D3O®, expressed pride in the product’s performance: “Our materials are trusted by special forces, elite athletes, and the world’s leading phone case brands. This ice hockey test shows how effectively D3O dissipates energy far beyond conventional drop tests.” Indeed, the results not only underscore D3O®’s efficacy in protecting devices but also its versatility across various high-impact domains, ranging from motorcycling to military applications.

Conclusion

The collaboration between Dakota Joshua and D3O® highlights the innovative steps taken in consumer protection technology, where inputs from professional athletes help refine product resilience. As phone protection technology continues to evolve, partnerships like these remind consumers that innovation doesn’t just take place in labs but can also be enhanced through the actual experiences of top athletes on the ice.

For further insights and a behind-the-scenes feeling of the test, check out the full video of the D3O® Ice Hockey Test. Experience firsthand how the technology holds up against professional-grade impacts, proving it can withstand the pressures of the game and everyday life alike.