Joint development by NLR and PhotonFirst for real-time condition monitoring of helicopters
16 June 2025
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Launch of QRDF: rapid drone innovations for Defence
21 May 2025
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16 June 2025
Joint development by NLR and PhotonFirst for real-time condition monitoring of helicopters
At the 2025 Paris Air Show, the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and PhotonFirst jointly announce the development of an innovative SHUMS solution (Structural Health and Usage Monitoring System) for helicopters. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the development of advanced monitoring technologies for the aerospace sector with real-time monitoring of structural loads […]
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28 May 2025
NLR and E-Flight team up for electric flying
Electric flight offers promising prospects for aviation, whether using batteries or liquid hydrogen as an energy carrier. During a joint flight, Michel Peters of NLR and Evert-Jan Feld of E-Flight Academy reaffirmed their partnership to conduct further research in this area. Royal NLR and E-Flight Academy share a common goal: to enhance and make electric […]
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Accelerating drone research for Dutch Defence: the strength of an ecosystem
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