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About NCC

The National Composites Centre is a world-class research centre, where companies of any size and across industry sectors, can access cutting-edge technology and specialist engineers, to drive innovation in the design and manufacture of composites.

Why NCC

Aerospace, Defence and Space

Energy

Automotive

Supporting SMEs

Latest news

NCC launch SME-focused affiliate scheme

03 Aug 2020

The NCC (National Composites Centre) has launched a new scheme exclusively for SMEs, offering them affordable access to the NCC capabilities, expertise, training and networks.
NCC and Teijin Carbon Europe strengthen innovation partnership in carbon fibre composite materials

30 Jul 2020

Teijin Carbon Europe GmbH, the Teijin Group's carbon fibre business in Europe, has upgraded to Tier 2 membership with the NCC as a key part of their strategy to support next generation aerospace manufacturing projects.
Digital Engineering Technology & Innovation (DETI) Initiative to play an important role in economic recovery

15 Jul 2020

The Digital Engineering Technology & Innovation (DETI) initiative in the West of England has launched and will play an important role in driving innovation and digitally enabled recovery following the Coronavirus outbreak.
NCC launch new training course: Introduction to Composites Repair

13 Jul 2020

The NCC has announced new dates for its composites training courses, including the new course: Introduction to Composites Repair.
HVM Catapult publishes Annual Review 2019/20

08 Jul 2020

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) has today published its annual review capturing the impact of its work to boost manufacturing performance in 2019/20 and to support the national response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Events

Edinburgh
Read more about ICMAC 2020 - International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites

ICMAC 2020 - International Conference on Manufacturing of Advanced Composites

26 - 27 Aug 2020

A forum for both academic and industrial delegates to share ideas and approaches and showcase world-leading manufacturing research for advanced composites, recognising and responding to industry needs.
Read more about AMI Composites Virtual Summit

AMI Composites Virtual Summit

19 - 22 Oct 2020

The Composites Virtual Summit is a free-to-attend four-day online conference that will bring together stakeholders from across the composites supply chain.

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Training

Training
Read more about Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

18 - 19 Aug 2020

On this course you will learn how to optimise your use of Prepreg materials to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Training
Read more about Introduction to Resin Infusion Techniques

Introduction to Resin Infusion Techniques

01 - 02 Sep 2020

Learn the essentials of resin infusion on this two day course aimed at Technicians new to composites manufacture.
Training
Read more about Introduction to Composites Repair

Introduction to Composites Repair

08 - 09 Sep 2020

This course is designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of repairing composites, giving you a solid understanding of the key principles you need to understand.