Sustainable Electronics
between research and industrial application. Through collaborative programmes such as the Sustainable Composites Partnership, the NCC brings together academia, industry, and policymakers to accelerate the adoption of recyclable and bio-based materials. This framework allows manufacturers like BAMD to access advanced testing, digital engineering tools, and material characterisation data that enhance process reliability and sustainability outcomes. With government backing for advanced manufacturing and green industry initiatives, the UK is developing the infrastructure required to scale sustainable composites from prototype to production. This alignment between policy, innovation, and industry provides a foundation for global competitiveness.
Composites and the future of skilled labour
The future of composites manufacturing relies as much on people as on materials. Developing and retaining a skilled workforce is essential to the sector’s success. Composite engineering combines manual craftsmanship with high-tech digital processes, demanding multidisciplinary expertise across design,
materials science, and production technology. At BAMD, skills development is a central priority. We invest in training programmes that equip our team with expertise in advanced composite fabrication, CNC tooling, and quality assurance, alongside emerging skills in data analytics and digital manufacturing. This ensures that sustainability is understood not only as an environmental goal but as a core competency embedded in daily practice. These initiatives support both local employment and the UK’s wider industrial capability. By training engineers and technicians in advanced sustainable manufacturing, we are building the foundation for long-term competitiveness and ensuring that Britain remains a leader in high-value, low-carbon production.
Building the UK as a global hub for composite innovation
The global composites market is forecast to exceed £35 billion by 2030, driven by demand for lightweight, sustainable materials across transport, energy, and infrastructure. The UK is well-positioned to lead this growth, thanks to its established expertise, strong R&D ecosystem, and manufacturing excellence.
To maintain leadership, sustained investment is required in materials research, digital process development, and recycling infrastructure. Collaboration between government, industry, and academia must continue to focus on standardisation, design for circularity, and industrial scalability. Projects like the Toyota GR Supra illustrate what is possible when technical precision and sustainability align. Designed, tooled, and manufactured in the UK using
eco-composites, the project showcases British engineering on the global stage and demonstrates that high-performance manufacturing can also be environmentally responsible.
As the UK drives towards net-zero, eco- composites and material efficiency will be key enablers of both environmental and economic progress.
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