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Greener glass fibre: Closing the loop on wind turbine blade recycling

SusWIND analysis shows recycled glass fibres can match virgin carbon footprints, potentially saving 1m tonnes in blade waste annually.

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UK’s first Large Structures Innovation Centre announced

NCC plans to establish a new, open-access facility to design, develop, and de-risk next generation large structures at full industrial scale.

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Reducing defects in wind turbine blade manufacturing

NCC links multiple advanced technologies into a robust, real-world system to manufacture large structures without costly defects.

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Innovating for energy

Supporting energy security, sustainability and industrial growth 

Transitioning to a low-carbon, resilient energy system requires rapid innovation. Scalable and cost-effective technology solutions will be needed for wind, energy storage, hydrogen and new nuclear. 

NCC is at the forefront of innovation across the energy sector. This includes wind energy generation technologies, hydrogen storage solutions, materials development for new nuclear and distribution technologies in oil and gas. 

We are the UK’s centre of excellence for composite structures and a leader in the development and processing of novel materials. With experience across the product engineering life cycle – underpinned by unique digital capabilities and partnerships with global leaders from across the energy sector – we offer innovative solutions tailored for the energy transition.

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HRH The Prince of Wales visits NCC – for a closer look at UK innovation in practice

Mon, 26 Jan 2026

We were pleased to welcome His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales to NCC as part of the University of Bristol’s showcase of research and innovation across the region. 

Built to repair, built to last - bespoke composite training for GE Aerospace

Fri, 23 Jan 2026

Built to repair, built to last - bespoke composite training for GE Aerospace

Why managed risk will define the UK's defence industrial future

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

We don’t build capability by avoiding risk. We build it by managing it writes NCC James Neely, Strategic Partnerships Director - Defence.

From prototype development to a scalable UAV platform

Wed, 21 Jan 2026

NCC supported Limosaero to develop their prototype and help them find a route to market.

Composite structures and UK aerospace readiness

Wed, 14 Jan 2026

Adrian Tayler and Mark Bowering share how we need to back what we've built to turn UK strengths into long-term advantage.

What it takes to modernise UK aerospace manufacturing

Thu, 08 Jan 2026

If we adopt the tools, processes, and systems that define the next generation of aerospace manufacturing, UK can lead again writes Andrew Bruton and Jonathan Butt.

Engineering talent is the edge and we’re going to need more of it

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

The tools we use to design and build things are changing fast. AI, automation, new materials, digital platforms - these aren’t future challenges.

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.

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.