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Sectors

Driving innovation across multiple technologies and growth driving sectors 

 

We drive innovation across multiple technologies and growth-driving sectors – working with businesses of all sizes, academia and government to solve complex challenges. Our unique approach combines deep technical expertise with end-to-end engineering to unlock value and accelerate progress.

From addressing short-term market failures to seizing long-term strategic opportunities, we apply our capabilities where they’re needed most, focusing on impact, resilience and growth.

By extending our reach from industrial sectors into adjacent markets, we continue to deliver benefits across the UK economy and support national priorities. Find out more about our lead growth sectors below.

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Lead growth sectors

Aerospace

Positioning the UK in a leading role on future civil aerospace platforms

Defence

Strengthening sovereign capability and securing a more sustainable, resilient future

Energy

Supporting energy security, sustainability and industrial growth
Other Sectors
Helping businesses of all sizes turn ideas into impact across the entire product lifecycle
Technology categories

We connect technology strategy to real-world delivery through our end-to-end engineering services.

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Materials
Product
Process
Growth initiatives

Services portfolio

Innovation

NCC’s Innovation Services guide organisations from emerging ideas to real-world applications – helping you accelerate technology adoption, manage risk and maximise the potential of new solutions.

Technical

NCC’s Technical Services give you direct access to world-class facilities, equipment and deep engineering expertise, within a collaborative environment built for innovation.

Supply Chain

NCC’s Supply Chain Services are targeted at SMEs, helping them scale by embedding advanced technologies, developing business capability and establishing strategic connections.

Skills

NCC’s Skills Services help organisations of all sizes build the capabilities they need to compete and grow – from tailored training to comprehensive workforce development programmes.
Insight & Impact
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Enhancing Advanced Materials with Oxford Space Systems

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Helping deliver stronger, more consistent, and more cost-effective space technology through better materials and smarter manufacturing

Isambard-AI one year on: The reality of AI for advanced engineering

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

When Isambard-AI was first powered up last year, it marked a step-change in UK AI capability. Here’s what we’ve learnt about applying AI to engineering – and where we’re headed next.

Space West Newsletter - July 2026

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

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.

Space West Spotlight - CGI

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Welcome to Space West Spotlight, a series celebrating the people, research and businesses that make up the Space West community.

Airbus future wing technology partnership

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

A partnership that has advanced Airbus's wing development, and built the manufacturing capability & expertise the UK needs to compete for the next generation aircraft.

Securing our supply chain for UK’s pioneering eVTOL

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Vertical Aerospace needed blade technology that could push performance further without compromising safety. NCC experts delivered concept to flight-test-ready hardware solutions.

FIA: A showcase for the UK's industrial ambitions

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

On the first day of FIA and a new Prime Minister focused on re-industrialisation & regional growth, Dom Weeks shares the strategic importance of maintaining UK aerospace momentum.

Landmark flight turns innovation into reality

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

NCC helps turn UK aerospace innovation into industrial reality with Vertical Aerospace's landmark eVTOL flight at Farnborough 2026.

ATI Composites Strategy: A plan for material change in UK capability

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

Today at the Farnborough International Airshow, the Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) launched 'A Framework for Growth: Securing the UK's Composites Advantage'.