Maintenance and Repair

Training and Simulation

17 September 2022

R&D case: Augmented reality for maintenance training

Problem-based training with increased trainee activity The challenge KLM expressed the need for more innovative training media to modernize and improve maintenance training. The solution The result of the project is a modernised, problem-based maintenance training design that enhances understanding of the systems and system interaction. This design comprises less traditional instruction and more trainee […]
NLR Testrig
Maintenance and Repair

25 August 2022

Softer landings thanks to project ALGesMo: Advanced Landing Gear Sensing and Monitoring

As a passenger on an aircraft, the moment of landing is always full of emotions: the excitement as the objects on the ground start getting bigger and bigger; the runaway coming closer and closer; then -always a bit unexpectedly- the moment of touchdown. And let’s be honest a sigh of relief to be back on […]
Environmental structure testing
Construction and Manufacturing

21 March 2022

'Sharp' designing with a world first

NLR was the first to purchase a testing machine that helps to map the behaviour of material under specific loads much faster than was possible up to now. This enables NLR to draw up stricter design rules. Not only does this save on costs, but it also reduces resource consumption and thus waste while maintaining […]
Cross section of turbofan jet engine isolated on light blue background
Maintenance and Repair

14 February 2022

R&D case: Engine condition monitoring for predictive maintenance

An important trend in the sustainment of aircraft engines is the transition from preventive maintenance to predictive maintenance. This concept aims to minimise the engine down-time and maintenance costs while preserving its required performance level and airworthiness. For this it is necessary that the momentary engine condition can be established and that this condition can […]
Maintenance and Repair

11 February 2022

R&D case: Chromate containing dust analysis

Chromate containing dust can be found in aircraft and aircraft components and engines. It may or may not be recognisable by its yellow colour. The presence of chromate containing dust poses a health risk for mechanics and other people coming into contact with it. Therefore the questions where it originates from and how to mitigate […]
Maintenance and Repair

11 February 2022

R&D case: Digital crack and corrosion logbook

Digital crack and corrosion logbook. Reliability Centred Maintenance processes such as MSG-3 aim to decrease the maintenance burden, mitigate operating risks and deliver sustainable equipment reliability and readiness. For this, high fidelity inspection and maintenance records need to be available. The challenge The data entry portal of the current generation of maintenance data systems is […]
Maintenance and Repair

06 October 2021

Autonomous robot for aircraft inspections (ARAI)

Advancing defect detection technologies which demonstrates the use of multi-sensor technology to inspect structures for defects and advanced machine vision technologies to identify, classify and measure these defects.
NLR Leading Edge Scanner
Maintenance and Repair

26 October 2020

Maintenance technology: automated leading edge scanner

Royal NLR Leading Edge showcase 2020 Royal NLR’s leading edge scanner, is just an example of what can be done with the latest technology. Maintainers are hard to find, especially after many of them left the industry during the covid-19 crisis. However, an increase in productivity in maintenance remains necessary. NLR innovates in the field […]
Training and Simulation

20 June 2019

KLM and NLR integrate Augmented Reality in maintenance and repair

19 June 2019, Amsterdam – KLM Engineering & Maintenance and Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) have launched a joint venture, NUVEON, for the development of new Augmented Reality (AR) products for MRO (maintenance, repair & overhaul). NUVEON will integrate AR throughout the MRO chain to improve everyday performance in maintenance. The new partnership was signed […]