Hive Composites Ltd & Quantis Testing Services Ltd

Hive Composites is a UK-based engineering SME specialising in advanced composite materials, manufacturing processes, simulation, tooling and structural testing. The company supports technology development from early-stage concept and material evaluation through process development, prototyping, validation and industrialisation. Hive has particular expertise in thermoset and thermoplastic composites, self-heated and intelligent tooling, multi-physics process simulation, hydrogen applications and novel manufacturing technologies. With in-house manufacturing and test facilities, Hive can rapidly translate research concepts into representative hardware and validated demonstrators. The company has extensive experience delivering collaborative R&D programmes across aerospace, automotive, energy and advanced manufacturing sectors.

Quantis Testing Services is a UK-based specialist engineering test and validation business providing independent materials, component and technology assessment for advanced industrial applications. Quantis supports organisations developing new materials, structures and manufacturing technologies through mechanical testing, environmental exposure, pressure testing and bespoke experimental programmes. Particular capabilities include composite and polymer testing, hydrogen exposure and permeability assessment, component-level validation and the design of purpose-built test rigs and methodologies. Quantis works closely with technology developers to translate R&D requirements into robust, measurable validation programmes, providing the evidence required to demonstrate performance, reduce technical risk and support progression towards qualification, certification and commercial deployment.