
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing
NCC supports Airbus’ innovative project to optimise wing aerodynamics and aircraft performance through hinged wingtips inspired by the biomimicry of seabirds.

Vertical Aerospace
NCC’s expertise significantly contributed to the development of critical components for the VX4 electric aircraft prototype, and de-risking their path to certification.

Advancing cryogenic storage systems for flight-worthy tanks
NCC has tested a range of composite cryogenic storage tanks with liquid hydrogen that it has designed and manufactured to support the UK’s transition to the hydrogen economy.

Airbus Wing of Tomorrow
NCC achieves the world’s first full scale 17-metre integrated wing skin infused in one step.

ASCEND
This GKN Aerospace-led consortium is accelerating composite material and process technologies for the next generation of energy efficient aircraft and future mobility.

Adaptix NDE
NCC helps UK SME extend medical imaging expertise into non-destructive testing (NDT) for the aviation industry, with the potential to break into a market estimated at £1.5 billion annually.
Our capabilities
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Innovate UK Materials & Manufacturing Showcase
19 Feb 2025This one-day event, hosted by Innovate UK, is designed to inspire, connect, and empower those driving change in the materials and manufacturing sectors. -
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ESG: The Importance of Ethical and Sustainable Business Operations
20 Feb 2025South West Business Council will be hosting “ESG: The Importance of Ethical and Sustainable Business Operations” on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the University of Exeter. Find out more. -
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Space Talks 2025
25 - 27 Feb 2025Space West is proud to be supporting Space Talks. Building on the success of previous editions, SPACEtalks returns for its 5th instalment with an exciting new format.

Ultra High Rate Deposition
Our Ultra High Rate Deposition cell contains two huge industrial robots that automate the production process for future large scale, high rate composite products such as wings and turbine blades.

Winding and Braiding
Our tape winder and filament winder machines can create anything from high-strength pipes to high pressure type 4 hydrogen tanks. Our twin-ring braider can create components that are hollow and straight or complex cross sections with curved profiles.

Ceramic Matrix Composites
Our bespoke ceramic matrix composite (CMC) development facility includes material storage and processing equipment specifically for CMC applications, including aircraft propulsion.

Fibre Placement
We are the best equipped research centre for automated fibre placement (AFP), tensioned fibre placement (TFP) and automated tape laying (ATL) in the world.

Verification and Assurance
We have a suite of verification capabilities across non-destructive testing (NDT), metrology, and a materials testing laboratory to assess the quality and performance of a material or product.

Automation and Assembly
In addition to a range of specific automated manufacturing technologies, the NCC has a dedicated automation cell predominantly used to create fast, repeatable, complex parts. Our fixturing capabilities allow us to bond high precision parts into a safety critical assembly.

Pressing and Overmoulding
Our dedicated high volume manufacturing workshop is equipped with a range of presses, including our 3600T Schuler, and a state-of-the-art injection overmoulder capable of producing complex and repeatable parts in sub 5 minute cycle times.

Resin Impregnation
We have an array of resin infusion and resin transfer moulding capabilities that allow us to manufacture parts from 10s of millimetre up to 20 metre scale, and process materials at a range of temperatures and pressures.

Ovens and Autoclaves
We have a wide variety of composite curing and assembly capabilities ranging from an oven or autoclave big enough to handle an aircraft wing to the fixturing and skills required to bond high-precision parts into a safety critical assembly.

NCC Connect
Our dedicated SME support team ensures your business can swiftly access our resources. We work with you to deliver solutions that meet your time and cost requirements.
More events
Can't make the ATI Conference? You can still catch our experts at the following upcoming events:
