Aero-Thermo-Mechanics (ATM) - Pr.

UCLouvain puts its expertise at your disposal through its 22 research institutes and 45 technology platforms.

In the fields of aeronautics, aerospace and drones, UCLouvain has many assets covering areas such: materials, mechanics, electronics and embedded systems, artificial intelligence, security, Earth observation, and astrophysics. Find below some examples of main expertise in these fields.

Louvain Transfer, as knowledge transfer office, can help you identify the most relevant research experts to meet your needs, whether for:

Sirris is the collective research center of the technological industry created to strengthen the competitiveness of this sector through technological progress and innovation.

By offering its services, Sirris helps companies in a targeted way to make the transition from technological know-how to marketable innovations. With 70 years of experience, field expertise, practical help and tailor-made information, Sirris helps its members to progress.

We can offer several key assets for industry that want to remain innovative:

Multitel’s mission is to promote innovation by providing market-driven scientific and technical support for developing, implementing and monitoring new technologies, in a variety of technological domains

More precisely for aerospace sector, activities of Multitel concern:

OUR TECHNOLOGIES AND SOLUTIONS

Our expertise in Processes (dry and wet deposition, compounding, bioprocesses, 3D printing, plasma reforming...), Materials (sol-gel, metallic and inorganic coatings, paints and varnishes, (Bio)polymers) and Smart Devices (biosensors, optoelectronic, thermoelectric, electrochromic devices) is a fertile ground for our strategic axes:

As a foreign trade agency, AWEX carries out a mission of promotion and information for the benefit of both Wallonia and the foreign business community.

Upon request, AWEX assists buyers, decision-makers, importers and foreign prospects by:

V2i's know-how is based on internationally renowned research in the field of structural dynamics, and is continually improved and updated through massive R&D programs..

As an engineering company specialized in structural dynamics, our skills cover:

Whether your needs are for specific design, innovative solutions, built to print or standard items TAC will provide a tailor-made answer for all requirements of aeronautical struts & rods.

210 employees are working at TAC offering the complete scope of competence from developing solutions to performing qualification testing and hence rapid prototyping and production.

References and/or Certifications

• Certification EN 9100
• NADCAP certification 
• ISO 14 001
• Part 21

Shur-Lok International is EN 9100 & NADCAP certified and processes all aerospace materials, specifically high-alloyed steels, stainless steels, high-temperature-resistant steels, titanium or aluminium.

SL Fasteners are used in high vibration and load transfer applications to provide superior alignment, load transfer, resistance to wear and movement, and ease of assembly. Our key product lines include bearing locknuts, barrel nuts, expandable diameter fasteners, studs and inserts, lockwireless fittings, and sandwich panel inserts.

BOOSTERS : Low-pressure compressors and front bearing support

• Responsibility of low-pressure compressors for CF34, CFM56, GE90, GE9X, GEnx, GEPassport, GP7200, LEAP and Silvercrest engines
• Technology for developing more environmentally-friendly engines:  light-weight  booster and high-speed booster
• Partnerships with Safran Aircraft Engines, General Electric and Pratt & Whitney

OIL SYSTEMS : Lubrication units, oil tanks, heat exchangers, special valves