Commercial Research and Development

Rocket Lab’s has significant capability and technical expertise in conducting small to large scale R&D programs. These include conducting feasibility studies, design, development and testing programs for fields ranging from materials development to avionics to rocket propulsion systems.

Rocket Lab provides its unique ability to deliver fast, efficient R&D programs with the goal of commercial-oriented results. Rocket Lab has conducted various R&D programs for clients including:

• Thermal management for aluminium smelting operations
• Emergency parachute deployment for aircraft
• Quality assurance and materials testing program for multi-hull carbon-fibre racing yacht
• Design and optimisation study for World land speed record car
• New thermal protection coatings development

Rocket Lab uses the niche capability gained in its aerospace oriented R&D programs and applies it to other industries to develop novel solutions for problems seen as near impossible. Some of the industries that Rocket Lab provides work on a regular basis include:

• Aerospace
• High-performance composites – marine and automotive
• Steel and aluminium manufacturing industries (high temperatures)
• High performance machine design