Research and Transfer

Expertise

The Institute's diverse research work is based on the key technologies of modelling, optimisation and control. The SR Institute develops new methods and technologies in these areas and implements them using specialised software tools. Many of these tools are made available to the research community in the form of open source or commercial software.

Topics

On-Orbit Servicing/ Robotic Exploration/ Terramechanics/ Reusable Louncher/ Aircraft Energy Systems/ Flight Control/ Flight Dynamics and Loads/ Road Vehicles/ Train of the Future/

Projects and Missions

The rapid progress in the field of microprocessor, sensor and software technology makes it possible to realise intelligent and powerful control functions of mechatronic systems.

Cooperation opportunities

Innovation from research only succeeds with business partners. We offer you the latest technologies and expertise, regardless of whether you run a small or medium-sized company, a start-up or a large industrial enterprise.

Infrastructure

DLR is an important source of impetus and ideas for future innovations for industrial partners and strengthens marketable developments with its unique opportunity for testing in over 180 large-scale research facilities.

Research services

Research services offered by the institute / organisation.

Innovation and Transfer

As a research centre for aeronautics and space, energy and transport as well as digitalisation and security, DLR combines research and innovation processes and thus fulfils the socio-political task of using scientific findings to sustainably secure the innovative strength and competitiveness of the economy for the benefit of society.