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Construction and Manufacturing

28 May 2025

R&D case: Penelope

Penelope: Fast Non-Destructive Testing of Large Composite Aircraft Structures Automation of non-destructive and in-line inspection of aircraft composite parts contributes to efficient high-volume aircraft production, such as expected for the next-generation short-medium range (SMR) aircraft with entry-into-service in 2035. However, automation can also be cost-effective for smaller production volumes, as it enables faster detection of […]

Sustainability and Environment

27 May 2025

Booklet: Research and Development more electric and hydrogen powered aerospace

Hydrogen as a fuel is considered to be an important route towards future sustainable aviation. For aviationapplications, hydrogen presents several key advantages: it allows for the elimination of carbon emissions inflight and along the entire life cycle. Its usage in fuel cells allows eliminating NOx and particles. When burntin a turbine engine, very low particle […]

Construction and Manufacturing

29 April 2025

R&D case FLAPsense

Optical sensor system for real- time proprotor FLAPping angle monitoring – FLAPsense The real-time monitoring of the flapping of the rotor hub of a Next Generation Civil Tilt Rotor (NextGenCTR) aircraft enables the enhancement of the proprotor performance and operational safety. Accurate deformation and motion measurements in the rotating frame are a highly challenging task. […]

Maintenance and Repair

28 March 2025

Non-Destructive Inspection

Non-destructive inspection (NDI) plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of complex systems and components. Our team of scientists and specialists, equipped with novel state-of-the-art facilities, is dedicated to develop and employ tailored inspection methodologies that meet the needs of our clients. We provide assistance to airlines, air forces and aircraft component […]

Maintenance and Repair

28 March 2025

Composite Repair

With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in repairing Polymer Based Composite structures, our team is well-equipped to tackle the most challenging projects. Whether it’s thermoset or thermoplastic materials, we possess the expertise and knowledge to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the stringent demands of the ‘High Tech – High Spec’ community. From aerospace […]

Construction and Manufacturing

28 March 2025

Additive Manufacturing

At the forefront of innovation in metal additive manufacturing (AM), the Netherlands’ premier Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology Centre, MAMTeC, is driving advancements in the field. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and a wealth of experience in powder bed fusion and deposition techniques, MAMTeC is uniquely positioned to support the development of complex components […]

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 […]

Construction and Manufacturing

20 March 2025

R&D case: Enabling temperature control for large scale additive manufacturing

The challenge One of the main challenges of Large Scale 3D printing of high temperature thermoplastics is the control of the interface temperature – which determines the degree of bonding between consecutive layers. When the deposited material has cooled down in excess, poor adhesion is achieved between layers, leading to insufficient strength, delamination, cracking and […]