National Institute for Aviation Research

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Our mission is to strengthen university research capabilities; provide applied learning opportunities for students; and support the aviation and manufacturing industries – while driving innovation and prosperity for the community, region and state.

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NIAR Fast Facts graphic: $350+ million yearly R&D, 1,200 employees, 2+ million square feet, 6 locations, established in 1985
NIAR Employee working in the ATLAS lab with the Electroimpact machine.

Laboratories

NIAR core competencies are:

  • Industrial Modernization of Materials & Manufacturing
  • Digital Transformation & Sustainment Modernization
  • System Automation & Digital Manufacturing
  • Engineering, Certification, Modification & Prototyping
  • Test & Evaluation

Learn more about the laboratories specializing in this technology and connect with our team to take advantage of research, design, certification, testing and training services.

 
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Training 

Industry-driven training classes in advanced materials, advanced manufacturing, automated fiber placement, additive manufacturing, CAD/CAM, environmental test and more.

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Research Centers

NIAR research centers leverage industry and government partnerships to advance the next generation of aerospace and advanced manufacturing technology.

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Two NIAR employees working with composite materials on a table in the composites laboratory at NCAT.
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