ABOUT SERVICES PRODUCTS EXPERIENCE CAREERS CONTACT HISTORY HOME > ABOUT > HISTORY 1940s The first Educational Wind Tunnel design for AEROLAB was crafted in Wiley Sherwood’s basement in 1947. Sherwood saw a need for an Educational Wind Tunnel to help students understand basic aerodynamic principles 1960s AEROLAB upgraded to a stand-alone, 15,000 square foot facility, finally leaving Wiley Sherwood’s basement after a decade of at-home operation 1960s AEROLAB expanded on its existing product line, from just Educational Wind Tunnels, to include Custom Wind Tunnels for customers all around the world 1970s 20 years after AEROLAB was founded, the company expanded its reach by designing and building larger research tunnels for bigger research facilities 1970s The first large 7ft(2.1m) x 10ft(3.0m) test section wind tunnel was built for a customer in Taiwan and marked a new epoch for the company at the onset of the 1970s. This tunnel is still operational almost 50 years later 1980s AEROLAB continued to build on its success of designing and fabricating low and high-speed wind tunnels, balances, traverse systems, and other equipment 1980s More Custom Wind Tunnels 2000s From the 1980s to 2000s Aerolab solidified its position as a leader in the custom wind tunnel industry 2014 A new CEO of Aerolab assumed ownership, marking the next chapter for the company 2014 - Present This new leadership provided an infusion of innovation, opportunities, and unprecedented growth WHAT WE OFFER For over 60 years, Aerolab has prepared and engineered wind tunnels and related equipment with precision. View Our Services CAREERS AT AEROLAB We're seeking well-rounded, team players with both the technical and people skills the thrive in a company that’s producing cutting edge aerodynamic research equipment. View Openings GET IN TOUCH Speak with our experts about your next project, or ask questions about our products and services. Contact Us GET IN TOUCH HEADQUARTERS 8291 Patuxent Range Rd Jessup, Maryland 20794 USA contact@aerolab.com phone 301-776-6585 fax 301-776-2892 PRODUCT TYPES Balances Entertainment High Speed Low Speed Models & Probes Smoke Generator Subsonic Wind Tunnels Specialty Tunnels/Equipment Software NAVIGATION About Services Products Experience Careers Contact Sitemap Privacy Policy Accessibility Statement © 2021 Aerolab. All Rights Reserved. Website by Yoko Co