CCP Gransden will be exhibiting at the SDO Associates Logistics & Supply Chain - Uncrewed Systems Network event on 11th June in Swindon, joining organisations from across industry, defence, and government to address one of the most pressing challenges in the sector: how to scale.
The Scaling Challenge
The rapid growth of uncrewed systems is transforming defence, security, and commercial operations. However, while innovation in design and capability continues at pace, production often remains a bottleneck.
The question is no longer just can we design it?
It is now can we manufacture it at scale, reliably, and repeatedly?
For many programmes, the transition from prototype to production introduces significant challenges. Supply chains become strained, processes struggle to scale, and consistency becomes harder to maintain. Without the right manufacturing infrastructure, even the most advanced designs risk falling short at the point of delivery.
Bridging the Gap Between Design and Production
At CCP Gransden, we have focused on closing this gap.
Our approach centres on a fully automated, high-volume manufacturing cell, designed specifically to move advanced composite components from development into true industrial-scale production.
This system is built around an 11,000 kN ENGEL v-duo press - the only machine of its kind in the UK - delivering the force, stability, and process control required to consistently manufacture high-performance composite parts at speed.
However, it is not just the machine itself that defines the capability, but the integration of automation and process control into a single, optimised environment.
The result is a step change in what is achievable.
100,000 Parts Per Year: A Step Change in Output
What does scaling really look like in practice?
For certain applications, our system has the capability to deliver up to 100,000 high-performance composite parts per year.
This is not just an incremental improvement. It represents a fundamental shift from low-rate or batch manufacturing to true, repeatable, industrial output.
At this level of production, manufacturers can:
- Support sustained operational demand
- Reduce unit costs through economies of scale
- Improve consistency and quality across every component
- Accelerate programme timelines from development into deployment
Crucially, it provides confidence — confidence that supply chains can support growth, and that production will not be the limiting factor in delivering capability.
Enabling the Next Phase of Uncrewed Systems
The uncrewed systems sector is moving rapidly toward higher volumes and greater operational reliance. As a result, manufacturing needs to keep pace.
High-volume, automated composite production is no longer a future ambition. It is becoming a necessity.
At CCP Gransden, we are enabling that transition by combining advanced materials expertise with scalable, industrialised production capability.
Let’s Connect
We look forward to discussing these challenges and opportunities at the SDO Associates event.
If you are attending and would like to explore how CCP Gransden can support your programme, we encourage you to arrange a meeting in advance by getting in touch.
