Airbags in an X-ray movie

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Airbag ignition with subsequent unfolding and cover release. X-ray cinematography images of two selected moments in the sequence. Fraunhofer EMI
Airbag ignition with subsequent unfolding and cover release. X-ray cinematography images of two selected moments in the sequence. © Fraunhofer EMI

Critical events often occur with blinding speed and hidden from view. The ignition of an airbag, for instance, takes just 150 milliseconds. With X-ray cinematography, processes of this kind can now be viewed for the first time.


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