Which services does the facility offer
The advanced manufacturing facility offers services for ‘high-tech, high-spec’ light weight structural concepts in metal, laminates and composites. These services cover the full range of product design, design (topology) optimization, production concept assessment and manufacturing of prototype structural concepts, smart wind tunnel models or even small series of products. 3D printing (metal additive manufacturing) will allow boosting the product performance due to the large freedom of design, application of complex internal structures leading to low weight by applying high performance materials.
The wind tunnel models can be instrumented with state of the art sensor systems for applications in subsonic, transonic, ambient, cryogenic and even icing conditions. They typically contain smart features such as remote controls, rotating systems, turbine powered simulators, (carbon composite) propeller blades, fan blades, rotor blades, advanced instrumentation, balances, pressure rakes and telemetry systems.
Who can benefit from these services
Aircraft manufacturers and their suppliers, wind tunnel operators, SMEs, industry in other transport sectors like automotive, rail and maritime.
How to get access to the facility
You can get access through an agreement with NLR. You will find the contact info on the right.