As a knowledge institute for applied research, we have a central position in the valorisation process to turn knowledge into value. In addition, our objective is that the results of our research find their way to applications in society and the economy to make an impact there. In this impact report, you can read several articles that together give an impression of prominent studies from 2023.
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Air Traffic Management
17 April 2025
Booklet: Reseach and development solutions for Air Traffic Management
Let’s realise competitive and sustainable aviation The challenge for civil aviation operators is to achieve competitive and sustainable aviation. The growing demand to increase efficiency, sustainability, safety and security, enhance resilience and reduce costs requires innovative solutions. That is why Royal NLR focuses its innovative R&D and solutions within the Air Traffic Management domain on […]

Construction and Manufacturing
24 March 2025
Brochure: Testing and Evaluation - Structures
NLR acts as a one-stop-shop for “Non-Standard” testing of aircraft parts, structures and materials. The traditional structural testing has evolved, it includes energy transition related testing: deep cryogenic, hydrogen, fuel cells, and hydrogen electric power trains (in full or its components). We have the capability to offer you inspection, testing, characterisation and failure analysis. For […]

Sustainability and Environment
20 March 2025
Booklet: Applied research for aerospace industry, space and defence
Royal NLR operates as a non-profit, objective and independent research centre, working with its partners towards a better world tomorrow. As part of that, NLR offers innovative solutions and technical expertise, with the aim of making aerospace more sustainable, safer, more efficient and effective. We are the connection between scientific research, policy-based support and industrial […]