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The research and expertise we’ve developed for technological and societal solutions have universal applicability. Explore our capabilities to discover how they can be customised to meet the specific needs of your project or organisation. Contact us to learn more about how we can support you.

Safety and Human performance
25 February 2025
Accident and incident investigation
NLR can provide expert support during accident or incident investigations, offering specialist advice and analysis of critical data such as flight or radar records. Our team can also delve into the details of flight performance and dynamics, as well as investigate systems, components, materials, or structures through testing and analysis. This helps to uncover the […]

Platform Technology
25 February 2025
Acoustic fatigue analysis
NLR offers a comprehensive range of capabilities to support the analysis and testing of structural elements and structures subjected to acoustic loads. Our expertise includes fast analytical and accurate numerical methods to predict resonant frequencies, as well as methods to determine the acoustic load on your structure. We also have the capability to manufacture steel […]

Construction and Manufacturing
28 March 2025
Additive Manufacturing
At the forefront of innovation in metal additive manufacturing, MAMTeC, the Netherlands’ premier Metal Additive Manufacturing Centre, is driving advancements in the field. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and a wealth of experience in deposition and powder bed fusion techniques, MAMTeC is uniquely positioned to support the development of complex components, particularly in […]

Safety and Human performance
24 February 2025
Air operations safety
Ensuring the safety of aviation operations is a complex task that requires careful consideration of various factors. NLR can help you assess the impact of changes in operations or future Air Traffic Management (ATM) concepts on safety, as well as provide evidence that safety will not be compromised even when regulatory compliance is not feasible. […]

Platform Technology
25 February 2025
Airborne wind energy
NLR can support the development of innovative Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) concepts through design and product development, as well as advanced analysis and optimisation of wind energy system behaviour. We also offer expertise in structural design of lightweight components, material selection for high-load long-endurance components, and evaluation of wind energy systems under off-design conditions. Additionally, […]

Platform Technology
24 February 2025
Aircraft component design
NLR can help you achieve better aircraft component design in less time and at lower costs. Our expertise enables product improvement, weight reduction, and minimisation of production and maintenance costs, while ensuring compliance with environmental constraints. We focus on optimising critical components such as wings, control surfaces like flaps and tail planes, structural parts, fuselage […]

Platform Technology
25 February 2025
Aircraft conceptual design
NLR has a long track record in aircraft multidisciplinary design and optimisation, compiled from collaborations with international industrial and research partners. Our expertise includes conceptual design and sizing methodologies for conventional and hybrid-electric propelled aircraft, as well as corresponding efficient and integrated tooling, such as MUCH – a multidisciplinary conceptual design platform for hybrid electric […]

Air Traffic Management
25 February 2025
Aircrafts systems in ATM
NLR has the knowledge, experience and simulation capabilities to develop and assess concepts for air traffic management (ATM) systems. Our expertise enables us to evaluate the feasibility of these concepts from multiple perspectives, including benefits, human performance, cost, safety, and regulatory compliance. Our experienced aviation researchers and engineers can advise and support you during the […]

Sustainability and Environment
25 February 2025
Airport noise and flight track monitoring
NLR has extensive experience in designing and developing airport noise and flight track monitoring systems. . Our expertise encompasses the selection, installation, operation, and maintenance of flight track and noise monitoring systems. Additionally, we offer consultancy services to validate these systems, assess the monitoring of noise complaints, and provide policy support related to airport noise […]