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Jun 9, 2026

NLR People: Naomi Sieben, Human behaviour is vital to achieving more sustainable aviation

In the series ‘NLR People’, we show you who the experts at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) are, what drives them, and what they are working on behind the scenes. In this episode: Naomi Sieben, psychologist in the field of sustainability. People play a crucial role in the transition to sustainable aviation. Their knowledge, […] Het bericht NLR People: Naomi Sieben, Human behaviour is vital to achieving more sustainable aviation verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Jun 9, 2026

Granarium Technologies raises EUR 1 million to commercialise the world’s first renewable, affordable supercapacitors for grid stability and industrial reliability

Press release 9 June 2026 The VTT-originating startup Granarium Technologies is commercialising nanocellulose-based energy storage technology that upcycles waste wood and agro residues for fast-response power storage with significantly lower production costs and environmental impact compared to conventional solutions. Granarium Technologies (https://www.granariumtech.com/) (Granarium), a deep-tech energy startup originating from VTT, has raised over EUR 1 million in total funding, comprising a pre-seed round led by BSV Ventures joint by Beamline, with participation from FiBAN (Finnish

Jun 5, 2026

NASA’s X-59 Aircraft Flies Supersonic for First Time

NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft marked a major milestone Friday, June 5, when it flew faster than the speed of sound for the first time, setting the stage for demonstrating its quiet supersonic capabilities later this year.  NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less took off and landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, reaching a top speed of approximately Mach 1.1 (713 mph) and altitude of 43,400 feet. The X-59’s flight began at 11:08 a.m. PDT and lasted 81 minutes, with the team focusing on flying qualities at both subsonic and then […]

Jun 4, 2026

The human element behind future-proof defence

In a world filled with uncertainty, technological acceleration, and complex multi-domain conflicts, designing future-proof military capabilities poses  a significant challenge. Wargaming offers a powerful means of  exposing assumptions, testing ideas, and stimulating critical thinking. A recently published article in the JAPCC Journal, co-authored by Antoine de Reus (NLR) and Lieutenant Colonel Gwendolyn Bakx (Royal Netherlands […] Het bericht The human element behind future-proof defence verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Jun 4, 2026

Brochure: Wind tunnel modelling and testing

When an aircraft model enters a wind tunnel, it’s a decisive step in development. Years of development, simulation and numerical analysis are about to face measurable reality. NLR ensures every campaign is carefully prepared and executed. Wind tunnel models are custom-made, combining aerodynamic fidelity, structural integrity, and measurement accuracy. NLR delivers high-quality models with decades […] Het bericht Brochure: Wind tunnel modelling and testing verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

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