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About the NCC

The National Composites Centre (NCC) is an independent, open-access technology centre delivering world-class research and development of composites. As part of the UK’s Catapult Network, we offer our partners access to the latest technology, provide technical expertise and the business support they need to overcome barriers to innovation and accelerate their growth.

What we do

Aerospace

Defence & Space

Composites for Future Energy

Surface Transport

Supporting SMEs across sectors

Latest news

News

Hydrogen South West launches Women in Hydrogen report

18 Dec 2024

NCC is delighted to host the launch of Hydrogen South West's latest report exploring the role of gender diversity in challenging established thinking and accelerating the transition to net zero.
NCC publishes 2024 Gender Pay Gap report

09 Dec 2024

At the NCC we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We have published our 2024 Gender Pay gap report that can be accessed here.
Space West - November 2024

05 Dec 2024

Welcome to the Winter 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.
Dr Konstantina Kanari Highlights the Role of Advanced Materials in Europe’s Space Economy in Materials World

19 Nov 2024

Dr Konstantina Kanari, Advanced Research Engineer at National Composites Centre (NCC) is featured in the Novemeber edition of Materials World - the harsh environments issue.
Thomas Warr named South Region Runner-Up in Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2024

14 Nov 2024

We are delighted to announce that Thomas Warr, our Composites Technician Apprentice, has been named Runner-Up in the prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2024 for Engineering Apprentice - Final Year

Events

NCC, Bristol
Read more about Space Security Roadshow

Space Security Roadshow

14 Jan 2025

Join us for our first roadshow to ensure your organisation is equipped to navigate the challenges of a rapidly evolving space environment and to safeguard the integrity of critical space systems.
NCC, Bristol
Read more about Composites Technology Forum for UK Defence Event - Enhancing Survivability in Defence Systems

Composites Technology Forum for UK Defence Event - Enhancing Survivability in Defence Systems

11 Feb 2025

Survivability of materials is paramount in future defence engineering to ensure mission success and personnel safety.
Paris
Read more about JEC World 2025

JEC World 2025

04 - 06 Mar 2025

NCC will be exhibiting at JEC World 2025, taking place 4-6 March 2025, Paris-Nord, Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Paris. The global trade show for composite materials and their applications, NCC will be on the UK Pavilion, managed by Composites UK, booth 6T62 and 6S62.

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Training

Read more about Introduction to Design for Composites

Introduction to Design for Composites

This course will give you an understanding of the requirements that are important to consider in the composites world, along with a series of tools and techniques that will enable you to create robust concept designs for every new project you undertake.
Read more about Introduction to Composite Materials

Introduction to Composite Materials

In this foundation level course we'll introduce you to the terminology, the materials, their properties & the production processes used in the composites industry.
Read more about Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

Introduction to Manual Prepreg Techniques

During this course we'll give you the background knowledge you need to optimise your use of prepreg materials in order to achieve the best possible outcomes. We'll also teach you the techniques used by technicians and you'll have the opportunity to practice what you've learnt.