Next Generation of Safety Technology in Fire and Rescue, Mips and Dräger Announces New Partnership
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, May 26, 2026 – Mips, a global leader in helmet-based safety, today announces a partnership with Dräger, an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. The partnership stems from the joint belief in innovation and technology in safety and will be centered around helmet development and the optional integration of the Mips® safety system in the Dräger HPS® SafeGuard, a next-generation fire and rescue helmet designed for a wide range of emergency response scenarios. This would be the first helmet to include the Mips technology in the fire and rescue segment.
Mips’ technology is designed to help reduce harmful rotational motion to the head in certain impacts, for users in demanding environments. 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 mounted inside the helmet. In an angled impact to the head and helmet, the low friction layer is designed to move 10-15mm inside the helmet to help redirect forces away from the head. This is intended to help reduce the risk of brain injury. Helmets equipped with the Mips technology can be found in a wide range of applications, from bicycle helmets to industrial safety helmets, from skiing, to motorcycling, equestrian riding and more.
“At Mips, our mission is to be leading the world towards safer helmets. And in Dräger, we have found a great partner to do so. The collaboration brings together two teams that are dedicated to advancing helmet development. It will allow us to explore our technology in a field where safety is paramount and where innovation can make a real difference,” says Olof Rylander, Senior Business Developer Safety at Mips.
Dräger develops advanced head protection systems designed to support firefighters and rescue teams operating in complex and hazardous conditions. Head protection, and the proper use of it, is key for keeping firefighters, rescue teams and first responders safe.
“We are very excited about this partnership with Mips, as it reflects our shared ambition to advance head protection for firefighters and rescue teams. The HPS SafeGuard will be the first fire helmet to be equipped with the Mips safety system, addressing a clear customer need for even better protection in high demanding firefighting and rescue environments”, says Markus Lamm, Product Manager for fire and rescue helmets at Dräger.
The partnership will be unveiled for the first time at the Interschutz 2026, the world’s leading trade show for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security, by presenting this new, innovative collaboration on the Dräger booth G46 in hall 27. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing helmet safety for fire and rescue professionals.
About Mips Group
Mips Group is a global safety company, based in science, operating with an ingredient brand business model that includes the brands Koroyd and Mips. The Group develops innovative safety solutions that are integrated into helmets and other protective products by renowned brands worldwide. Koroyd is a pioneer in advanced impact-protection technology based on aerospace safety research, while Mips is a leader in helmet-based safety, backed by over 30 years of research and development in collaboration with the Swedish Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet. Koroyd SARL is seated in Monaco, Mips AB is headquartered in Stockholm and listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit www.koroyd.com and www.mipsprotection.com
About Dräger
Dräger. Technology for Life®
Dräger is an international leader in the fields of medical and safety technology. Our products protect, support, and save lives. Founded in 1889, Dräger generated revenues of around € 3,5 billion in 2025. The Dräger Group is currently present in over 190 countries and has more than 16,000 employees worldwide. Please visit www.draeger.com for more information.