LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen GmbH
The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is Austria’s largest non-university research institute. As a subsidiary of AIT LKR Leichtmetallkompetenzzentrum Ranshofen GmbH forms the Competence Unit "Light Metals Technologies Ranshofen" in the AIT Center for Transport Technologies.
Technologies and competences
The business focus is centered around new aluminium and magnesium alloys and their application with steel parts and composites on vehicles. The LKR team of more than 50 specialists has both cutting-edge simulation tools as well as a unique research infrastructure at its disposal. This allows new metal alloys and customized processes for casting of lightweight components and metal forming to be developed and prototyped.
| Fields of Activity | Research | Development | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft (complete) | |||
| Aircraft structures and parts | yes |
yes |
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| Engines | yes |
yes |
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| Cabin interiors and furnishing (incl. cargo hold) | yes |
yes |
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| Materials and manufacturing technologies | yes |
yes |
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| Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics | yes |
yes |
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| Systems | yes |
yes |
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| Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control applications | |||
| Ground test and training equipment | yes |
yes |
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| Airport infrastructure |
Products and services in aviation
- development of increased properties of high strength aluminium alloys
- innovative magnesium alloys with properties beyond state-of-the-art
- optimising manufacturing processes by both experim. & numerical tools
- support in R&D of a/c systems e.g. seats, UAV, de-icing, ELT, ..
