NCC Newsletter Issue 9
02 May 2024
Catch up with the latest edition of news from the National Composites Centre.
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.
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National Composites Centre enables innovations in wing aerodynamics
30 Apr 2024The 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 2024Welcome 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. -
Space West Newsletter
28 Mar 2024Welcome to the March 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. -
New CEAMS innovation centre for Rochdale represents “a BIG BANG for regional economic prosperity”
05 Mar 2024Plans for the new Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) is set to turbo charge the local economy and bring millions of pounds of investment to Rochdale and the wider region. CEAMS is led by a consortium of expert partners, including the National Composites Centre.
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NEC, Birmingham, UKRead more about The Advanced Ceramics Show 2024The Advanced Ceramics Show 2024
Dr David King, Engineering Capability Lead for Advanced Materials will be participating at a panel exploring the evolution of ceramic matrix composites. The event takes place on Wednesday, 15 May 2024 at 14:10 - 15:15, at Theatre D, NEC, Birmingham. -
California, USARead more about SAMPE North America 2024SAMPE North America 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 WestminsterRead more about Composites UK Parliamentary Reception 2024Composites UK Parliamentary Reception 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.
Training
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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. -
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. -
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.
