Innovation has always been the driving force behind advancements in the aerospace industry. The pursuit of excellence in aerospace tooling must not be an exception as it plays a pivotal role in the overall efficiency of aerospace operations. The complexities and challenges inherent in Large-Scale Additive Manufacturing (LSAM) of aerospace tooling demand the collaborative efforts of experts from various disciplines in order to exploit the full potential of this technology.
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Air Traffic Management
17 April 2025
Booklet: Reseach and development solutions for Air Traffic Management
Let’s realise competitive and sustainable aviation The challenge for civil aviation operators is to achieve competitive and sustainable aviation. The growing demand to increase efficiency, sustainability, safety and security, enhance resilience and reduce costs requires innovative solutions. That is why Royal NLR focuses its innovative R&D and solutions within the Air Traffic Management domain on […]

Construction and Manufacturing
24 March 2025
Brochure: Testing and Evaluation - Structures
NLR acts as a one-stop-shop for “Non-Standard” testing of aircraft parts, structures and materials. The traditional structural testing has evolved, it includes energy transition related testing: deep cryogenic, hydrogen, fuel cells, and hydrogen electric power trains (in full or its components). We have the capability to offer you inspection, testing, characterisation and failure analysis. For […]

Sustainability and Environment
20 March 2025
Booklet: Applied research for aerospace industry, space and defence
Royal NLR operates as a non-profit, objective and independent research centre, working with its partners towards a better world tomorrow. As part of that, NLR offers innovative solutions and technical expertise, with the aim of making aerospace more sustainable, safer, more efficient and effective. We are the connection between scientific research, policy-based support and industrial […]