Construction and Manufacturing

Construction and Manufacturing

03 March 2025

Laser ultrasonic testing for composites

NLR has recently finished the first phase of the Dutch NXTGEN Hightech programmes related to innovative composite production technology (hardware and software) for high-quality applications in aviation and mobility, in February 2025. The overall goal is to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, waste reduction, and efficiency in production processes through automation and digitisation, […]
Construction and Manufacturing

03 March 2025

Large Scale Additive Manufacturing high performance thermoplastics

NLR has finished the first phase of the Dutch NXTGEN Hightech programmes related to innovative composite production technology (hardware and software) for high-quality applications in aviation and mobility, in February 2025. The overall goal is to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, waste reduction, and efficiency in production processes through automation and digitisation, and […]
Construction and Manufacturing

03 March 2025

Thermoplastic press-forming assisted by simulation for complex geometry

NLR has finished the first phase of the Dutch NXTGEN Hightech programmes related to innovative composite production technology (hardware and software) for high-quality applications in aviation and mobility, in February 2025. The overall goal is to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, waste reduction, and efficiency in production processes through automation and digitisation, and […]
Construction and Manufacturing

03 March 2025

Automated Fibre Placement for high-quality applications in aviation and mobility

NLR has finished the first phase of the Dutch NXTGEN Hightech programmes related to innovative composite production technology (hardware and software) for high-quality applications in aviation and mobility, in February 2025. The overall goal is to contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, waste reduction, and efficiency in production processes through automation and digitisation, and […]
Construction and Manufacturing

28 February 2025

Booklet: Composites Research and Development

A key objective for more efficient and sustainable aircraft is to make lightweight, durable and affordable parts which are designed for ease of maintenance. To be allowed to use parts made of new materials like composite and metal additive printed components in an industry like aviation, all of the materials must be accompanied by the […]
Construction and Manufacturing

27 February 2025

Full scale testing – certification testing

NLR offers comprehensive testing capabilities for components and full-scale structures, providing support throughout the entire testing process. Our expertise includes setting up tailored test plans that meet specific requirements, as well as ensuring that tests are certification-ready when necessary. We can advice you on finite element modelling and damage tolerance, and assist with processing, interpreting, […]
Construction and Manufacturing

27 February 2025

Structurally integrated antennas

Our team provides expertise in antenna design and qualification, with a focus on structurally integrated antenna solutions for aircraft antennas. We possess in-depth knowledge of broadband phased array antennas, including beam steering capabilities, as well as smart arrays for mitigating interference and addressing antenna aperture deformations. Additionally, we offer radome modelling and analysis, utilising computational […]
Construction and Manufacturing

26 February 2025

Wind tunnel models

NLR delivers and develops wind tunnel models with a range of sophisticated features, including local force and moment balances, air-driven jet engine simulators, air-driven propellers in metal or composite, remote controls for angular adjustment of control surfaces for low or high speed, as well as remote controls for special components like parachutes, refueling hoses, and […]
Construction and Manufacturing

26 February 2025

Wind tunnel equipment

NLR has extensive experience with unique products and is accustomed to prototyping and perfecting custom-engineered devices. Our expertise includes designing and manufacturing specialised devices and tools for wind tunnels, model integration, and enhancement. We have experience in developing remote controls for control surfaces of wind tunnel models, model stings and adapters (also instrumented with strain […]