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National Institute for Aviation Research

National Institute for Aviation Research

National Institute for Aviation Research

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.

NIAR Fast Facts graphic: $350+ million yearly R&D, 1,200 employees, 2+ million square feet, 6 locations, established in 1985

Core Competencies

  • 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.

NIAR Employee working in the ATLAS lab with the Electroimpact machine.

Training

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

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.

Contact

1 (316) 978-6427
1-800-NIAR-WSU 
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