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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

Funding secured for UK’s first research carbon fibre line

03 Sep 2024

The National Composites Centre is delighted to announce that it has secured funding from the Department of Science Innovation and Technology’s Research and Innovation Organisations Infrastructure Fund to build precursor and carbonisation lines to enable innovation in carbon fibre production. Cygnet Texkimp (Northwich, UK) will design and build the research lines, utilising their world class expertise in carbon fibre production machinery.
Scottish Renewables joins SusWIND Steering Board

20 Aug 2024

NCC is delighted to announce that Scottish Renewables will be joining the SusWIND Steering Board. They will provide strategic guidance to a growing community of stakeholders in the composite industry and energy sector that work towards creating end-of-life value from past and current generations of turbine blades and embedding circularity principles at the heart of future generations of turbines. This includes driving transparency between OEMs and owner operators to enable educated procurement decisions that will reduce through-life environmental impact.
Space West - July Newsletter

30 Jul 2024

Welcome to the July 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.
Farnborough International Airshow 2024

22 Jul 2024

The National Composites Centre is at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Together with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult and its Centres, come find us at the Aerospace Technology Institute Stand 3501. We're showcasing innovations in design, advanced materials, manufacturing, and sustainability that underpins our focus on net zero and green aerospace.

Catch up with the NCC Aerospace team at FIA 2024. To book an appointment with us at the event, email [email protected] or select 'Talk to the team' below, and complete the form.
Space West - June Newsletter

28 Jun 2024

Welcome to the June 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

Thessaloniki, Greece
Read more about Greek Women in STEM

Greek Women in STEM

14 - 15 Sep 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Konstantina Kanari will be a featured speaker at the 3rd International Symposium of Greek Women Scientists, organised by Greek Women in STEM. The event will take place on September 14-15, 2024, in Thessaloniki.
Amsterdam
Read more about Wind Innovation Forum 2024

Wind Innovation Forum 2024

16 - 18 Sep 2024

Phil Slack, Head of Delivery for Energy will be attending the Wind Innovation Forum 2024. He will be available throughout the event to share how our capability can inform your next energy solution.
Hotel Hafen, Hamburg
Read more about EoLO HUBS - Back2theFuture: What would Europe look like with circular composite materials

EoLO HUBS - Back2theFuture: What would Europe look like with circular composite materials

23 Sep 2024

Don’t miss Jonathan Fuller, Principal Engineer at the National Composites Centre as a key speaker on Monday, September 23 for “EoLO HUBS - Back2theFuture: What would Europe look like with circular composite materials”, taking place in Hamburg.

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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.