Platform Technology

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

24 February 2025

Engine liner testing

The design and optimisation of engine nacelle and exhaust acoustic lining materials is crucial for reducing noise pollution and improving overall engine performance. However, verifying the effectiveness of these materials can be a complex task. NLR can assist in the design and experimental verification of engine nacelle and exhaust acoustic lining materials, as well as […]
NLR Hybrid Electric Plane
Platform System Design

20 February 2025

Booklet: Innovation in Avionics Systems

Om vliegtuigen efficiënter en duurzamer te maken, is het belangrijk om lichtgewicht-, duurzame- en betaalbare componenten te ontwikkelen die gemakkelijk te bedienen en onderhouden zijn. NLR biedt innovatieve avionica-systemen en onderhoudstechnieken voor civiele en militaire vliegtuigen. Onze producten en diensten worden gebruikt in innovatieve onderzoeks- en testprogramma’s. We werken samen met andere partijen om onze […]
PAL-V Liberty at Breda Airport 2021
Platform Technology

28 November 2024

PAL-V and NLR complete rotor development, entering industrialisation phase

PAL-V, known for its FlyDrive mobility solutions, announces a significant milestone in their collaboration with Royal NLR. The two parties have successfully completed the development of the rotor blades for the PAL-V Liberty, marking the beginning of the industrialization phase. This achievement brings PAL-V another step closer to serial production of its flying car. The […]
Development of AM-propellant tanks for use in satellites
Construction and Manufacturing

27 November 2024

R&D case: Development of AM-propellant tanks for use in satellites

This research project aimed to develop additively manufactured propellant tanks using non-standard metals for use in ESPA and ESPA Grande-class satellites. The propulsion systems of Dawn Aerospace use self-pressurizing propellants, eliminating the need for helium pressurants and propellant management devices. This allows for flexible, custom tank designs without additional systems, making Dawn’s propulsion systems simpler, […]
iMWP beamformer - hybrid PIC assembly
Space Technology

14 November 2024

Cutting-edge photonics for future proof microwave communication

Microwave photonics enables communication systems on satellites and aircraft to be smaller and lighter. Royal NLR and LioniX International will work together with Lockheed Martin on novel photonic solutions for microwave systems. This cutting-edge technology will speed up and improve secure communication. Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and LioniX International are proud to announce that they will […]
Drone at NLR Drone Centre
Platform Technology

11 October 2024

Satellite navigation brings autonomous drones one step closer

Drones have many new applications in society, such as accelerating the energy transition and improving health care. How? For instance, by quickly transporting donor organs or blood from one hospital to another or by inspecting wind turbines at sea to prevent downtime. There are endless ways to use Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), in other words, […]
Platform Technology

11 October 2024

Upgrade of the rotorcraft noise model (NORAH)

Current international guidance on aircraft noise modelling is limited to fixed-wing aircraft, thus not covering rotorcraft noise. In the NORAH2 project, rotorcraft noise modelling guidance was issued and implemented in a software prototype. The hemisphere-based approach of the NORAH2 project is suitable for modelling rotorcraft noise of helicopters, as well as noise created by future […]