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About the NCC

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access technology centre delivering world-class research and development of composites. As part of the UK’s Catapult Network, we offer our partners access to the latest technology, provide technical expertise and the business support they need to overcome barriers to innovation and accelerate their growth.

What we do

Aerospace

Defence & Space

Energy

Surface Transport

Construction & Infrastructure

Supporting SMEs across sectors

Latest news

News

“Ground-breaking moment for science, innovation and technology” as UK’s most powerful supercomputer is officially online and debuts in global league

14 May 2024

The UK’S fastest and most powerful supercomputer, located at the University of Bristol, is now officially online, with pioneering technology helping to make the UK a world leader in artificial intelligence.
Space Symposium Success – a week to remember for the South West Space Partnership

13 May 2024

In April we headed over to Colorado to take part in our very first Space Symposium. With both UK companies and international players in attendance, there was ample opportunity to showcase the potential of the UK’s largest space technology cluster to a global market – and make some valuable connections in the meantime.
NCC Newsletter Issue 9

02 May 2024

Catch up with the latest edition of news from the National Composites Centre.
National Composites Centre enables innovations in wing aerodynamics

30 Apr 2024

The NCC has released a case study detailing their successful delivery of the design and manufacture of vital one-off flying parts to facilitate UK’s capability towards accelerating new technologies to decarbonise the aviation industry.
Space West Newsletter

30 Apr 2024

Welcome to the April edition of our Space West Newsletter. With each newsletter, we aim to share the most recent discoveries, advancements, and stories from the world of Space in the South West.

Events

California, USA
Read more about SAMPE North America 2024

SAMPE North America 2024

20 - 23 May 2024

SAMPE 2024 is North America's premier advanced materials and process engineering conference and exhibition tradeshow. Happening in May 2024, NCC experts will be available throughout the conference to discuss your engineering needs.
Palace of Westminster
Read more about Composites UK Parliamentary Reception 2024

Composites UK Parliamentary Reception 2024

20 May 2024

Sponsored by Sarah Jones MP and The Rt Hon Dame Margaret Beckett, Composites UK will be hosting a parliamentary reception on 20 May 2024. The National Composites Centre will be represented by Richard Oldfield, Chief Executive and Mark Summers, Strategic Development Director.
The Royal Armouries, Leeds
Read more about UKREiiF Annual Event 2024

UKREiiF Annual Event 2024

21 - 23 May 2024

Catch Katy Riddington, Director of New Ventures as a panel speaker discussing “Gravity: The Future of Advanced Battery Manufacturing”. The event takes place on Tuesday, 21 May 2024 at the Western Gateway Pavilion, Pavilion Square at 13:00 – 13:45.

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Training

Read more about Introduction to Design for Composites

Introduction to Design for Composites

This course will give you an understanding of the requirements that are important to consider in the composites world, along with a series of tools and techniques that will enable you to create robust concept designs for every new project you undertake.
Read more about Introduction to Composite Materials

Introduction to Composite Materials

In this foundation level course we'll introduce you to the terminology, the materials, their properties & the production processes used in the composites industry.
Read more about Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

During this course we'll give you the background knowledge you need to optimise your use of prepreg materials in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. We'll also teach you the techniques used by technicians and you'll have the opportunity to practice what you've learnt.