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We innovate through technology clusters – discrete elements of material, product or process development or integrated into system-level challenges

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We innovate through technology clusters – discrete elements of material, product or process development or integrated into system-level challenges

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Interdisciplinary approach to designing, analysing and managing complex systems throughout their life cycle
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Decarbonising Aerospace Article

Tue, 11 Mar 2025

By channelling investment into the most promising approaches, the UK can advance an aerospace supply chain that promotes circularity and achieves net zero ambitions.

Engineering survival: how advanced materials are reshaping UK defence

Thu, 13 Feb 2025

Check out our latest article from from Sean Cooper, Senior Chief Engineer for Defence, NCC on how advanced materials are reshaping UK defence.

ICE 3 Challenges for Offshore Wind

Fri, 24 Jan 2025

In an article for Institution of Civil Engineers, Dr Kaloyana Kostova considers how engineers can strike a balance between best practices from cost-intensive innovation in design and manufacturing with standardised construction to create low-risk, cost-effective components essential for advancing offshore wind energy.

Why become an NCC Member?

Our membership allows you to shape and access a broad portfolio of state-of-the-art technologies and specialist engineering capabilities. Being part of a large network of industrial partners, our members collaborate to drive innovation.

As one of six centres of the HVMC, we can open the door to the wider HVMC network – with access to over 2,500 manufacturing specialists and more than £1 billion of technology capability.

 

Find out more about being an NCC Member
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Membership

NCC membership means unparalleled networking and access – becoming part of an innovation community that works together to identify opportunities and tackle challenges throughout the entire supply chain.

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Careers

We are passionate about providing our employees with an innovative, collaborative environment where they can thrive in their chosen career. Whether you’re joining our graduate scheme or coming in as an engineer with over 20 years of experience, you’ll be working with some of the brightest minds on solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing industry and the uptake of composite materials.

Browse our latest job opportunities
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Sustainability Maturity Levels language

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Dave Greenhill's article discusses a new way to talk about sustainability in the language of engineering improvement.

Why we need to finish what we start in clean energy innovation

Thu, 02 Oct 2025

If UK wants secure, affordable energy from wind, NCC CEO Richard Oldfield writes we must commit to building nextgen structures here - not shipping the opportunity overseas.

How can Concept Design accelerate innovation in defence?

Tue, 30 Sept 2025

With global threats evolving rapidly, traditional 20-year defence procurement cycles are no longer sustainable. We need faster, more adaptive innovation to maintain national security.

West of England Business Board moves forward

Fri, 26 Sept 2025

NCC welcomes the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority's ten-year Growth Strategy aims to create 72,000 new jobs and deliver 28% economic growth.

Engineering the future: NCC's Technology Strategy

Thu, 18 Sept 2025

Our Technology Strategy sets out how NCC will stay at the forefront of technology leadership. We’re building on what works – and investing in the tools, skills and systems that will matter the most in the next decade.

NCC welcomes new alliance to deliver defence innovation

Tue, 09 Sept 2025

NCC warmly welcomes news of the alliance between the UK Ministry of Defence and High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult). As a Bristol based organisation, we are proud this announcement is being made in our region, a recognised centre of defence innovation and leadership, supported by a vibrant and highly connected defence cluster.
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UK Large Structures Innovation Centre

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

NCC plans to establish UK’s first Large Structures Innovation Centre – a new, open-access facility enabling industry to design, develop, and de-risk next gen large structures at full industrial scale.

Scaling innovation for a renewable future

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

In aerospace, we helped scale composite wing production and build a UK supply chain from scratch. Now, we’re applying the same approach to offshore wind, writes Ffion Rodes.

Reducing defects in wind turbine blade manufacturing

Fri, 05 Dec 2025

In response to the challenge of manufacturing large structures without costly defects, NCC linked multiple advanced technologies into a robust, real-world manufacturing system.

Feasibility funding now open 2025

Tue, 18 Nov 2025

UK businesses can now apply for a share of £2 million to explore new materials innovation through short feasibility studies - the first phase of the National Materials Innovation Programme (NMIP).

NCC at ATI Conference 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

Book a meeting with our experts to find out how we can support your next solution for future flight.

NCC at Advanced Engineering 2025

Wed, 29 Oct 2025

Visit us at Advanced Engineering | Hall 3 | Stand P164 to see how we turn cutting-edge research and technology into real-world solutions that help your business innovate, grow, and stay ahead.

Cosmic Catch Up

Hosted at NCC, the Space West 'Cosmic Catch Up' series is designed to help you connect with the region’s leading space and quantum innovators and stay ahead with the latest cluster updates.

SAMPE Europe 25 Conference Amsterdam

Mon, 06 Oct 2025

NCC experts Phil Druiff & Dan Griffin will be participating in the event taking place in Amsterdam from 6-7 October 2025, sharing how we're innovating for industry.

Engineering the future: NCC's Technology Strategy

Thu, 18 Sept 2025

Our Technology Strategy sets out how NCC will stay at the forefront of technology leadership. We’re building on what works – and investing in the tools, skills and systems that will matter the most in the next decade.
Insight & Impact

FIA 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

NCC experts will be at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, sharing how we're enabling world leading innovators from aerospace, defence, and beyond.

DPRTE 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Hosted at Farnborough International, DPRTE connects buyers and suppliers from across the defence procurement and supply chain community.

Ceramics, Capability and Consequence

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Until recently Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) were still mostly a conversation in UK industry - an ambition shared by technical teams and within conference rooms.

Space Security Roadshow Midlands

Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Join us for our Space Security Roadshow to ensure your organisation is equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving space environment.

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Rich Oldfield, Jo Dally, Helen Peramatzis and Peter Giddings will be at Spotlight 2025, sharing how NCC is building UK’s capabilities in large-scale, sustainable wind structures.

Demystifying the Space Funding Landscape

Mon, 03 Feb 2025

The space funding landscape can be challenging. That is why Space West in partnership with KI Bid Consulting are hosting a workshop to demystify the space funding and investment landscape.

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NCC member GKN Aerospace leads project to produce novel winglet

Mon, 04 Nov 2013

GKN Aerospace will be exhibiting an advanced winglet lower skin demonstrator manufactured from carbon fibre at the NCC using the latest AFP technology.

New National Composites Centre Announced

Thu, 26 Nov 2009

The South West has been named as the location of a new National Composites Centre (NCC) as part of the UK Composites Strategy, announced today.

Cutting Edge Fibre-Laying Machine for the NCC

Mon, 31 Jan 2011

NCC announces purchase of a multi-million pound Automatic Fibre Placement (AFP) machine, the first of its kind in the country.
Training Courses

Find out more about our range of training courses on offer 

 

Introduction to Wet Lay-Up

Wet layup is an essential composite manufacturing technique used across multiple industries for part fabrication and structural repairs. This practically-focused course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding and practical experience of the wet layup process.
Sustainability Maturity Levels

This course introduces the Sustainability Maturity Levels (SML) framework, created through the £16.5M ASCEND project led by GKN Aerospace. By the end, you’ll be ready to use SMLs to guide your organisation towards Net Zero.

Introduction to Composite Materials

If you have an engineering background, but are new to composites, a basic knowledge of their composition and manufacture is essential to begin your journey.
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NCC at ATI Conference 2025

Tue, 04 Nov 2025

Book a meeting with our experts to find out how we can support your next solution for future flight.

FIA 2026

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

NCC experts will be at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026, sharing how we're enabling world leading innovators from aerospace, defence, and beyond.

DPRTE 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Hosted at Farnborough International, DPRTE connects buyers and suppliers from across the defence procurement and supply chain community.

Ceramics, Capability and Consequence

Mon, 15 Dec 2025

Until recently Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) were still mostly a conversation in UK industry - an ambition shared by technical teams and within conference rooms.

Space Security Roadshow Midlands

Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Join us for our Space Security Roadshow to ensure your organisation is equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving space environment.

Offshore Wind Supply Chain Spotlight 2025

Thu, 11 Dec 2025

Rich Oldfield, Jo Dally, Helen Peramatzis and Peter Giddings will be at Spotlight 2025, sharing how NCC is building UK’s capabilities in large-scale, sustainable wind structures.

Demystifying the Space Funding Landscape

Mon, 03 Feb 2025

The space funding landscape can be challenging. That is why Space West in partnership with KI Bid Consulting are hosting a workshop to demystify the space funding and investment landscape.

Space Security Roadshow London

Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Join us for our Space Security Roadshow to ensure your organisation is equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving space environment.

AMI Wind Turbine Blades 2025

Tue, 09 Dec 2025

Daniel Griffin will be presenting on “Data-driven optimisation of wind turbine blade manufacturing processes" at the AMI Wind Turbine Blades taking place on Thursday, 11 December.