The National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State University has been providing proprietary research and testing for the aerospace, defense manufacturing industries since 1985. We understand the importance of confidentiality for every project and we move at the speed of industry.
To determine if NIAR is capable of providing the specific research or testing you need, it may be necessary to contact the lab director or manager.
Non-Disclosure Agreements
All NIAR projects require a written contract before beginning work. Please note that
acceptance of WSU-NIAR’s Terms & Conditions and use of the standard NIAR/WSU Nondisclosure Agreement will accelerate the business processing phase.
If you prefer to start with a custom NDA, contract contracts@idp.wichita.edu.
AS9100 Supplier Flow Down Requirements
Suppliers to NIAR labs that maintain an AS9100 certification will be required to comply
with the Supplier AS9100 Quality Requirements when the process, product, or service provided affect process, product, or service
conformity.
Quality Surveys
If your organization requires a quality survey for initial or continued business with
us. Please contact Keith Fitzgeralds (316) 978-7272.
Capabilities
NIAR, an unincorporated division of Wichita State University, is the largest academic
aviation R&D institution in the U.S., with global reach and expertise in research,
development, testing, and certification in the following areas:
- Advanced Machining & Prototyping
- Advanced Coatings
- Composites and Advanced Materials
- Crash Dynamics
- Digital Twin
- Environmental & Electromagnetic Testing
- Extended Reality
- Flight Simulation
- Full-Scale Structural Testing
- Impact Dynamics
- Mechanical Test
- Reverse Engineering
- Robotics and Automation
- Sustainment
- Virtual Engineering
- WERX
- Wind Tunnel Testing