Development of self-lubricating materials. Coatings and lubrication concepts for space Lubrication in space is extremely different from terrestrial conditions. Even the lack of air (vacuum)…
Effects of space on materials are quite strange and wide AAC has established a wide expertise: on one hand expertise in materials characterisation, and on…
Development of new test methods and facilities AAC’s expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, together with software engineering can contribute to space testing also with…
Development of highly transparent polymer foils for space Up to now fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) and/or polyimide polymers (PI – Kapton®) are primarily used for…
Development of materials/processes and lubrication concepts for space Tribology in space differs strongly from tribology on earth. Already vacuum itself rules out most solutions used…
Testing of materials and processes under ESTEC contract AAC has established a rare combination of expertises: on one hand expertise in materials characterisation, and on…
Length changes due to outgassing Aircraft and spacecraft components often require a high degree of dimensional stability. To evaluate polymeric composite materials for aerospace applications,…
Quasistatic, Fatigue, impact, extreme temperatures – cryogenic In industries such as the space sector where components and parts are exposed to cryogenic (low and ultra-low)…
Outgassing of materials in thermal vacuum To qualify materials for their suitability for space applications, assessment of outgassing properties is required. “Outgassing” is defined as…
Thermal Vacuum Cycling & Thermal Vacuum Bake-Out & Re-Entry Simulation Thermal Vacuum Testing (TVAC) is an essential tool for any space activity. The tests are…