ZAL

ZAL is a leading technological research and development platform for civil aviation based in Germany. The institution operates a state of the art TechCenter in Hamburg that provides hundreds of modern workspaces across laboratories and hangars. A dedicated team of scientists and engineers supports partners from initial concept design through to prototyping and certification readiness. They offer advanced robot guided additive manufacturing capabilities specifically optimized for developing next generation aircraft cabin components. This large scale robotic AM system enables the efficient production of lightweight and highly integrated structures with complex geometries. Beyond 3D printing their innovative research projects include integrating hydrogen fuel cells onto drones to drastically extend flight times.