Aerolab, Inc.

03/25/2026

Precision isn’t outsourced, it’s built.
At Aerolab, Inc., we leverage the power of vertical integration. From our in-house design team, to our 30,000-sq-ft facility in Jessup, MD, we manage the lifecycle of our projects to ensure that your research is backed by the tightest tolerances in the industry.

12/22/2025

Aerolab is proud to have manufactured the new wind tunnel inside the University of Hertfordshire’s £100m Spectra building, officially inaugurated by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

The Spectra building, now the largest on the campus, brings together world-class labs, industry-grade equipment, and collaborative spaces to power the next generation of STEM research and education.

Discover how this landmark facility—and its new wind tunnel—is shaping innovation at Hertfordshire.

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Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has inaugurated the University of Hertfordshire’s landmark £100 million Spectra building, marking a significant milestone in the University’s commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

07/15/2025

Summer is speeding by and while it may seem too early, back to school season is right on the horizon. Our Educational Wind Tunnel (EWT) can transform any classroom into an aerodynamic testing lab! EWTs deliver high-end wind tunnel performance in a compact, classroom ready format. As one of our flagship products, our EWTs are engineered for educators and researchers alike. With speeds from 10 to 145 mph and turbulence levels under 0.2%, it’s the perfect training ground for the next generation of aerospace leaders.

Explore EWT specs at www.aerolab.com

07/04/2025

Wishing all of our clients, partners, and industry colleagues a safe and inspiring Independence Day!

At Aerolab, we take pride in being part of the American tradition of innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering through wind tunnel design and manufacturing in the United States.

Here’s to freedom, innovation, and progress.

05/23/2025

Discover how precision measurement shapes our world! At the 18:39 mark of this STEM in 30 episode, Aerolab CEO Hareen Aparakakankanange delves into the vital role of wind tunnels in ensuring accuracy across science and engineering research.

🎥 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zmcLUV0vK90?si=WJoP_Jb5MKF741SL

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04/16/2025

Just another day pushing the limits of airflow…
This high-powered fan is the heart of a university client’s wind tunnel—where research, innovation, and engineering meet head-on.

03/14/2025

Precision in the making: A nozzle block being machined for a supersonic wind tunnel. High-speed wind tunnel testing remains a cornerstone of aerodynamic research.

02/18/2025

Aerolab is moving forward with FIU’s Wind-Only Physical Design Testbed (WOPDT) assembly!

Construction began in August 2024 on this cutting-edge facility, designed to advance full-scale testing for the National Full-Scale Testing Infrastructure for Community Hardening in Extreme Wind, Surge, and Wave Events (NICHE) wind generation system. Wind components—manufactured and assembled in the USA—are now being installed.

This facility will feature a NICHE fan capable of producing 200 MPH winds. A key focus will be testing the louver system—previously studied at lower wind speeds—at higher intensities to simulate extreme weather events like tornadoes and downbursts.

More to come as we move this project forward!

01/29/2025

The University of Hertfordshire is elevating its aerospace education offerings with a £2M upgrade featuring new wind tunnels, including one designed, built, and commissioned by Aerolab. This is a game-changer for future aerospace engineers!

There are about 450 students on aerospace engineering courses at the university.

10/04/2024

October 4th is U.S. Manufacturing Day, a moment to celebrate the innovation that drives our American industries forward. Since 1947, Aerolab has proudly designed and manufactured wind tunnels right here in Maryland, helping to advance technology and push the boundaries of aerodynamic research. For 77 years, we’ve remained dedicated to precision engineering and supporting the next generation of talent in manufacturing. We’re excited to continue shaping the future of this essential sector.

09/19/2024

Aerolab is excited to collaborate on the design of the world’s largest wind-wave research facility, a project that will play a critical role in addressing climate change and its impact on civil infrastructure.

As a leader in wind-tunnel fabrication and service, Aerolab’s expertise is integral to the success of this endeavor which is supporting innovation in climate science and infrastructure development that will keep communities safer.

Read the full article to learn more about this exciting and important development.

More than any other research community, natural hazards engineers and scientists apprehend the physical and societal effects of a changing climate. Along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, hurricanes and associated storm surge and flooding increasingly threaten infrastructure; in the nation’s interior,...