In Canada, aerospace manufacturing contributes 60% of the aerospace sector's total GDP. To maintain their competitiveness in a fiercely competitive global market, Canadian businesses must meet the need for higher productivity, cost efficiency and sustainability, while ensuring the highest quality and performance. This is driving the adoption of new technologies, such as Industry 4.0 technologies—digitalization, artificial intelligence and data-driven optimization processes—as well as advanced robotics.
Our expertise
The NRC's Aerospace Research Centre has developed unique expertise and facilities dedicated to aerospace manufacturing processes and products to support the fabrication and assembly of airworthy components for airframes and aircraft powerplants.
Areas of research
- Novel materials for future aircraft
- Manufacturing of lightweight aerospace composite products
- Efficient and sustainable metal manufacturing processes, including subtractive, additive and hybrid techniques
- Intelligent automation of manufacturing through enhanced digitalization and robotics
- The exploration of emerging markets such as advanced aerial mobility and hypersonics
Programs
Discover other NRC programs and initiatives that support Canada's advanced manufacturing goals and aerospace sector:
Advanced Manufacturing program
Assisting transportation equipment manufacturers by spearheading breakthrough advanced manufacturing research
Low-Emission Aviation program
Transforming decarbonization of the Canadian aviation sector
Integrated Aerial Mobility program
Supporting the safe and responsible integration of unmanned aerial systems into national airspace
MACH4UM
Industrial R&D group focused on pre-competitive research in sustainable, highly intelligent machining and manufacturing processes
Facilities and labs
Learn more about the NRC's facilities and labs that can help you develop, test and validate your manufacturing technologies:
Success stories
Learn more about our accomplishments in the field of aerospace manufacturing:
Why work with us
With our experts and facilities dedicated to aerospace manufacturing, we can work with you to help you innovate and integrate cutting-edge manufacturing technologies:
- Research or collaborative research services: In a joint effort, our research expertise and capabilities can help you advance your R&D goals
- Testing and technical services: Our technical expertise can help test and mature your technology, and take it to the next level
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Contact us
Business Development team
Aerospace Research Centre
Email: NRC.Aerobdt-Edaaero.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca