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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04 June 2026
Brochure: Wind tunnel modelling and testing
When an aircraft model enters a wind tunnel, it's a decisive step in development. Years of development, simulation and numerical analysis are about to face measurable reality.
04 June 2026
Brochure: Research infrastructure
NLR’s research infrastructure comprises a diverse range of facilities and equipment, forming the
foundation of our applied research. Our state-of-the-art facilities are accessible to companies and
other research institutions, allowing for collaborative innovation. In this brochure we present a modest
part of our extensive facilities for aviation, defence and space applications with which we can support
your research projects and R&D activities.
04 June 2026
Booklet: R&D More electric and hydrogen-electric powered aerospace
Hydrogen as a fuel is considered to be an important route towards future sustainable aviation. For aviation
applications, hydrogen presents several key advantages: it allows for the elimination of carbon emissions in
flight and along the entire life cycle. Its usage in fuel cells allows eliminating NOx and particles. When burnt
in a turbine engine, very low particle emissions can be expected, as well as reduced NOx emissions, provided that the combustion system is optimised. However, water vapour emissions need to be carefully managed.