Applus+ Laboratories

Short description

Applus+ Laboratories is a strategic provider of testing & engineering services to the main Rotorcraft manufacturers and their suppliers.

About us

Applus+ Laboratories is a strategic provider of testing & engineering services to the rotorcraft industry. 

We are experts in testing aerostructures and avionics as well as gearbox test bench development, and we are currently involved in various VTOL & UAS programmes.

A NETWORK OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY LABORATORIES 

Our network of laboratories, engineering team and unique facilities across Europe, Asia and North America enable us to meet the demanding delivery times of rotorcraft programmes:

  • Structural testing: from coupons to full-scale 
  • Environmental testing (NVH, EMC, Climatic, Batteries)
  • End-to-end materials testing
  • Fire testing
  • Cybersecurity evaluations: hardware, software, communications, supply chain 

AN ENGINEERING PARTNER 

We combine our multidisciplinary engineering capabilities with our unique testing expertise to manage highly complex, custom projects for the Rotorcraft industry.

  • Specialist test jigs, rigs and tools for R&D and validation projects.
  • Bespoke test benches and systems for production lines (FAL and Pre-FAL) and MRO.
  • Automated NDT equipment 
  • Advanced, turnkey manufacturing equipment for composite structures (A+ Glide Forming technology)

A COMPLETE SERVICE OFFERING FOR VTOL AND UAS

  • Test program definition
  • In-lab and in-flight validation testing
  • Bespoke equipment for product development
  • Acting as your interface with the aviation authority until the very end of the certification process