NLR-MAMTeC is the independent Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology Centre in the Netherlands and it is part of the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR). More than 50 years of materials experience in aerospace applications is applied, offering assistance through technology development and product innovation. Our multidisciplinary team can help you develop the process more efficiently, from optimised parameters, post-processing approaches, evaluation of mechanical properties, design optimisation
and process simulation through to the qualification and certification of metal–additive manufacturing (AM) products.
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30 April 2025
NLR impact rapportage 2023
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 […]

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 […]