NCC | Composites and Engineering | 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.

What we do

Aerospace

Defence & Space

Energy

Surface Transport

Construction & Infrastructure

Supporting SMEs across sectors

Latest news

News

National Composites Centre launches first KTP project to embed additional cutting edge composites technology within Carbon ThreeSixty

16 Mar 2023

The NCC has launched its first Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with composites design and manufacturing specialists, Carbon ThreeSixty, that aims to embed specialist composites technology for the development of highly optimised, lightweight and higher performing composite components and structures.
Building blocks for a more sustainable economy: Report reveals whole lifecycle approach needed to improve £4bn composites sector

14 Mar 2023

A whole life-cycle approach is required to make the UK’s £4billion composites industry more sustainable, a new report has found.
European research project D-STANDART launches to unlock the full potential of composite materials

09 Mar 2023

The NCC announces its participation in the European research project, D-STANDART to unlock the full potential of composite materials.
West of England Space Hub ‘Space West’ debuts at Ignite Space

07 Mar 2023

The West of England Space Hub consortium launched as ‘Space West’ will be making its debut at the UK Space Agency’s Ignite Space event at Aerospace Bristol.
European project EoLO-HUBs will develop innovative technologies to recycle high value materials from wind turbine blades

02 Mar 2023

The National Composites Centre is delighted to announce its participation in the European project EoLO-HUBs, which will develop innovative technologies to recycle high value materials from wind turbine blades.

Events

NCC, Bristol
Read more about Demystifying Digital Engineering

Demystifying Digital Engineering

23 Mar 2023

The National Composites Centre (NCC) and the Digital Engineering Technology & Innovation (DETI) partners: CFMS, Digital Catapult, Universities of the West of England, Bristol & Bath, will be holding an event focused on ‘Demystifying Digital Engineering’, taking place at the NCC, Bristol, 23rd March, 2-4.30pm.
Bremen, Germany
Read more about 10th Edition - Wind Turbine Towers 2023

10th Edition - Wind Turbine Towers 2023

29 - 31 Mar 2023

Sergio Minera Rebulla, Technical Lead at the National Composites Centre, together with David Findlay, Business Development Manager at ORE Catapult, is presenting ‘Composite Towers for Next Generation Floating Offshore Wind Turbines’ at 4.45pm on Wednesday, 29th March 2023. The event is taking place from 29-31 March, at Bremen, Germany.
Royal Armouries, Leeds
Read more about BAMA's Innovation Day

BAMA's Innovation Day

19 Apr 2023

Dr. Enrique Garcia, Chief Technology Officer at the National Composites Centre, will be presenting at BAMA's Innovation Day on "New Technology Opportunities for the UK Composites Industry: Composites Key Role in Delivering Net Zero."

View all

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 Composite Joining Principles

Composite Joining Principles

Use of the correct joints is vital to creating highly functional composite structures. We highly recommend this course for composite designers who want to improve their approach to bonding and joining composite materials ensuring better results.