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Construction and Manufacturing

18 September 2026

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 right certification. NLR takes care of the entire process, from calculation and design all the way through to manufacturing, repair and certification. NLR assesses material properties, develops structural concepts and manufacturing technologies, designs components and builds parts up to the level of full scale prototypes. Spanning the entire spectrum of product development is what makes NLR unique.

Construction and Manufacturing

03 March 2026

Enabling technology for lightweight structures and materials: the story of Eddytec

Eddytec is an innovative startup tackling a persistent issue in the manufacturing industry. Testing carbon composite materials is often time-consuming, complex, and costly. The company uses their technology to make this process faster, more efficient, and better integrated. With support from NLR, the startup is taking important steps towards technical validation and market application. We spoke to CEO and founder dr. Alina Chanaewa about how Eddytec grew from idea to impact. 

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.