Sectors

Aerospace

Composites will unlock the design potential for future, cleaner aircraft and propulsion systems. Lightweight, tough and strong, advanced composites are enabling a decarbonised commercial fleet and opening up new, exciting opportunities in urban air mobility.

At the National Composites Centre, our team of specialist engineers and network of world-leading industrial partners will help you exploit the full potential of composites.

Defence & Space

Composites for defence help keep Britain safe and are one of our key export industries. Next generation weapon systems, combat and support vehicles need to be lighter and more efficient but just as reliable, durable and safe. Composites make this possible while also opening up new opportunities for embedding functionality.

Space is a critical national infrastructure, and we increasingly rely on services from space which composites help make possible. Light, strong and durable, composites are key to the next generation of UK designed launchers and space craft.

Energy

Energy producers need to innovate, drive efficiencies and cut emissions and mainstream new, more sustainable energy sources if we’re to meet global decarbonisation goals.

Only high-strength, low weight, design-friendly composites can unlock this greener future, playing an enabling role at every stage of the energy transition, from power generation to distribution and storage.

Surface Transport

Composites are fundamental in the development of the next generation of zero emission vehicles. They play a crucial role in enabling motors to spin faster and be more efficient; for hydrogen to be stored safely; for ships to harness natural sources of energy; and for safe, comfortable and reliable travel for passengers.

The NCC is working at the forefront of identifying, investigating and developing these innovations and technologies.

Construction & Infrastructure

The world’s infrastructure needs to be fit for the future so that we are ready for the energy transition to a low carbon future. Our buildings, transport systems, power supplies and communication networks need to be more reliable for the increasing capacity that is expected for future generations.

Supporting SMEs across sectors

NCC Connect is a dedicated SME support team set up to ensure businesses can swiftly access our resources. With a team of over 350 specialist composites engineers and a world-class technology R&D centre, we work with our clients to deliver solutions that meet their time and cost requirements.