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Dr Nicola Symonds

Unit Head

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nC2’s engineering consultants are specialists in materials and surface science, mechanical testing, failure investigation and corrosion control – but our capabilities don’t end there.

As an independent engineering consultancy within the University of Southampton, we can access unlimited expertise and cutting-edge facilities across all fields of science and engineering. We bring expertise, curiosity and a passion for problem solving to every project, working with you to fully understand your needs. Whatever your issue, we’ll combine the right knowledge and equipment to gain the insights you need.

Our dedicated industry consultants offer fresh thinking and scientific rigour within commercial timeframes. You can find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us and find out how our innovative solutions can propel your R&D forward.

Our Services

As a specialist science and engineering consultancy, we offer:

All delivered and project managed by our dedicated consultants using ISO9001 certified processes and University of Southampton research-grade facilities and expertise.

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  • We bring expertise and tenacity to every job, solving even the trickiest engineering problems.

  • No engineering problem left unsolved.

Why Choose nC2 Engineering Consultancy?

Proven customer satisfaction

10-year track record of consistently high satisfaction ratings and long-term client partnerships demonstrating our commitment to delivering outstanding results and service

Problem solving powered by science

We will work with you to understand your problem and identify the right solution

Cutting-edge facilities

State-of-the-art labs and instrumentation to provide solutions to your scientific problems

World-leading scientific expertise

Senior materials science and engineering consultants, plus a vast network of specialists across the University of Southampton

Risk-free collaboration

Free, confidential consultation and work packages tailored to your requirements

Clear, actionable deliverables

Confidential, detailed reports, presentations and virtual or in-person discussions with recommendations for next steps

What Our Clients Say

  • nC² had the equipment and expertise to deliver the research, and the links at the University to consider more novel methods.

  • They’ve exceeded everything we needed to achieve.

  • I think nC² would be able to answer any conceivable tribology question you could throw at them.

  • Excellent service, well delivered.

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