The National Composites Centre is exhibiting at Cenex-LCV this week, the UK’s largest low carbon vehicle event, which incorporates a technology exhibition, extensive seminar programme, facilitated networking and Ride & Drive of the latest CR&D and commercially available vehicles. The event attracts decision makers of the UK industry, including major stakeholders, key manufacturers, supply chain representatives and government officials.
Visit the NCC on stand C1-04 to discover how composites is enabling the UK's net zero future through innovation. Our team will be on hand to talk through some exciting projects and research developments, including our new carbon fibre reclamation initiative. Our recycled pressure vessel made from continuous carbon reclaimed from a whole pressure vessel will also be on display.
The NCC has launched a three-year innovation programme that will see a team of composites specialists refine and scale the industrial processes needed to establish a commercial market for reclaimed continuous carbon fibre. With global demand for virgin fibre set to exceed supply by 2025, this could ease pressure on supply chains and see the UK take a leading role in defining a new era for composites.
Our engineers successfully reclaimed continuous carbon fibres from a whole pressure vessel and re-used them to manufacture a new pressure vessel. This is the first time this process has been achieved in the UK and represents a significant milestone in the development of Britain’s hydrogen capability.
The CHASSIS project set the challenge of reducing the weight of three suspension components in the iconic Ford Transit whilst also meeting the cost, production rate and performance characteristics of existing components.
A consortium of UK companies, Ultima Forma, Lentus Composites and the NCC, have joined forces to develop a novel, high pressure hydrogen storage tank aimed for use in HGV, bus and off highway applications.
Composites are lightweight, strong and durable and enable significant design flexibility - making them the only practical solution to storing compressed hydrogen. Find out more about our work in hydrogen.
Composites already play an important role in driving decarbonisation. But there is more we can do. We are harnessing our expertise to redefine a new generation of products that will create a greener, cleaner future for all. Find out more about our Sustainable Composites partnership and other sustainability projects.
Composites are fundamental in the development of the next generation of zero emission vehicles. They play a crucial role in enabling motors to spin faster and be more efficient; for hydrogen to be stored safely; for ships to harness natural sources of energy; and for safe, comfortable and reliable travel for passengers.
