AAC research
AAC provides research, development and engineering capabilities in materials and process technology. It operates an ESA-certified materials test house.The research is focused on polymer and inorganic composites and coatings, novel test and monitoring methods and materials and components testing especially in extreme environment (load, temperature, atmosphere)
Technologies and competences
Materials: Process modelling and verification of resin infusion, modification of curable resins, functionalisation of ceramic nano powders, coatings for improved thermal and wear resistance. Testing: Non destructive methods and Structural Health Monitoring, friction, wear, mechanics, fatigue, life cycle, extreme environments, microstructure (SEM, EBSD, FIB).
Fields of Activity | Research | Development | Production |
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Aircraft (complete) | |||
Aircraft structures and parts | yes |
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Engines | yes |
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Cabin interiors and furnishing (incl. cargo hold) | yes |
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Materials and manufacturing technologies | yes |
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Cockpit equipment and aircraft electronics | yes |
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Systems | |||
Air traffic infrastructure and air traffic control applications | |||
Ground test and training equipment | yes |
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Airport infrastructure |
Products and services in aviation
- structural health monitoring, mechanics and fatigue
- development of resin infusion processes for fibre reinforced composites
- nano-powders and nano-modification of polymer and inorganic composites
- customer specified testing facilities and campaigns