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Automotive

With expertise in design and simulation for high volume manufacturing and teams focused on automation and cycle-time reduction, the NCC delivers a world-class composites test-ground for the automotive sector. From rapid turnaround technical challenges to multi-partner R&D collaborations, the NCC team is here to de-risk and drive forward innovation, providing open access to the latest digital manufacturing technology for composites.  Together we can rapidly take ideas from demonstrator to industrial scale applications.

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Design, Simulation and Validation

Access world-leading expertise

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Design, Simulation and Validation

Design and simulation expertise for high volume manufacturing processes for complex structures and support for customers to accelerate through to industrial demonstration.

High Volume Manufacturing

Automation and cycle-time reduction

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High Volume Manufacturing

Specialist teams focused on automation and cycle-time reduction with access to technology to develop and demonstrate high rate manufacturing on an industrial scale. 

Accelerated Product Development

Design, test and scale in one place

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Accelerated Product Development

Innovation in the design, rapid manufacture and industrial exploitation of composites to deliver low weight, corrosion resistant, high strength composite solutions.

Sustainability

Expertise in Life Cycle Analysis

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Sustainability

Application of sustainably sourced materials and Life Cycle Analysis focused on the specific needs of automotive customers.

Digital Transformation

Access cutting-edge technology

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Digital Transformation

Access to state-of-the-art technology and expertise to deliver Industry 4,0 for composites. Data lead, repeatable and measurable.

Collaborative R&D

De-risk and accelerate innovation

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Collaborative R&D

Build collaborative partnerships with the NCC, connect with our membership and extensive network across industry and academia to build consortia, submit bids and deliver innovation programmes at our world-class technology centre.

News and Events

  • British Motor Musuem, Gaydon
    Read more about Engineering Solutions Live

    Engineering Solutions Live

    21 Mar 2024
    Marc Funnell, Head of Digital Engineering at the National Composites Centre will be presenting on the topic of 'Towards Certification by Analysis – the potential role of Digital Twinning in regulatory frameworks'. Engineering Materials Live is a UK focused, specialist advanced materials event for design and production engineers.
  • NEC, Birmingham
    Read more about Advanced Engineering 2023

    Advanced Engineering 2023

    01 - 02 Nov 2023
    Themed ‘Be inspired by Innovation’, the 14th edition will celebrate innovation, collaboration and sustainability within the engineering and manufacturing industries. Explore related opportunities by visiting the NCC at Stand T120.
  • Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes
    Read more about International Composites Summit 2023

    International Composites Summit 2023

    06 - 07 Sep 2023
    Come and see us at the International Composites Summit – Stand I13. Organised by Composites UK and Fluency, ICS brings together leading industry professionals to address the worldwide opportunities for sales and growth within the composites sector, needed to help deliver the climate change targets set out in each nation's green agenda.

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