Why We Need to Finish What We Start in Clean Energy Innovation
If UK wants secure, affordable wind energy, let's not ship the opportunity overseas, writes NCC CEO Richard Oldfield.
How can Concept Design accelerate innovation in defence?
With global threats evolving rapidly, traditional 20-year defence procurement cycles are no longer sustainable.
NCC publishes Technology Strategy
Our recently published Technology Strategy sets out how NCC will stay at the forefront of technology leadership.
Unlocking cutting edge research to deliver industrial impact
NCC helps businesses of all sizes bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and industrial application, turning ideas into impact across the entire product life cycle. As a not-for-profit, we act as an extension of our customers’ capabilities, providing access to world-class expertise, advanced facilities and collaborative opportunities.
Lead growth sectors
We connect technology strategy to real-world delivery through our end-to-end engineering services
The future of UK defence will be shaped by the materials we can access - and increasingly, by those we can produce ourselves. Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) are becoming critical to the next wave of aerospace and hypersonic systems. They offer a step change in performance where traditional materials fall short.
Early career engineers at NCC developed an optimised seat for GB Canoeist Emma Wiggs that is lighter, and five times stiffer. Using digital tools, including embedded sensor technology, the team designed and manufactured the seat reducing material in low-stress areas and increasing critical support where needed.
Working with Leonardo, we've designed a custom immersive workbench to improve workforce skills & cut traditional training times. The immersive system was developed under our Capability Development programme, and improves manufactured part quality with real-time verification, thereby reducing defects & waste.
