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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 […]
3D metal printed fusee
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 […]