TENNESEE CENTER FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH
The Tennessee Center for Aerospace Research (TCAR) is dedicated to delivering research, design, testing, certification, and training services to the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and related industries. TCAR aims to offer Tennessee universities hands-on aerospace opportunities with industry experts, supporting the career goals of both current students and alumni.
Courageous innovation transforms dreams into realities, forging paths where none existed before.
About TCAR
Get to Know Us
The Tennessee Center for Aerospace Research (TCAR) is focused on providing research, design, testing, certification and training to the aerospace, defense, manufacturing and related industries. TCAR was designed to provide Tennessee Universities and Technical Colleges hands on Aerospace opportunities with industry experts to benefit the career aspirations of current students as well as alumni.
Area of Focus
Our Focus
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Power Energy & Propulsion Lab, wind tunnels
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Machine shop, composites, 3D scanning, and printing
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Ovens, autoclaves, laser engraver, water jet, welding
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Design center - CAD, CFD, Mechatronics SW
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Computing – work-stations and supercomputer
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Avionics benches and electrical power lab
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Autonomy (AI), simulation, and mixed reality
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FBO and hangar at Crossville Memorial Airport
Innovation in aerospace is not just about reaching new heights, but about redefining what is possible and pushing the boundaries of human achievement.
The Team
Introducing the TCAR team: leaders in aerospace research and innovation, dedicated to advancing the frontiers of flight through pioneering technologies and collaborative partnerships.
"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return." - Leonardo da Vinci
Contact
3200 West End Ave, 500, Nashville, Tennessee 37203, US