Encocam
Encocam is a UK-founded engineering and manufacturing group operating four specialist business units that design, test, and produce crash test barriers, anthropomorphic test devices, aluminium honeycomb cores, and composite panels for global automotive OEMs, regulators, rail, aerospace, marine, and industrial customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1988
- HeadquartersHuntingdon, United Kingdom
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Encocam does
Encocam Ltd. is a privately held UK engineering and manufacturing group founded in 1988 by Dr. Mike Ashmead, OBE, headquartered in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The company operates through four wholly owned specialist business units — Cellbond (vehicle safety test equipment, including deformable aluminium crash test barriers and anthropomorphic test devices such as the THOR, Q-Series, and WorldSID families), Corex Honeycomb (aluminium honeycomb core manufacturing, a foundational input for ~90% of group products), Bespoke Composite Panels (BCP, which converts honeycomb into finished panels and vacuum tables for rail, marine, aerospace, printing, and architecture), and Cellbond Impact Solutions (end-to-end energy dissipation system development, including FEA modelling, feasibility studies, and physical testing) — supported by a Precision Engineering division offering injection moulding, tooling, and 3–5 axis CNC machining.
Encocam generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of crash test barriers, ATDs, aluminium honeycomb cores, and composite panels, supplemented by professional services revenue from FEA modelling, precision machining, and bespoke engineering projects. The business operates an enterprise field-sales model targeting automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, defence and aerospace contractors, rail operators (e.g., Hitachi Rail), marine manufacturers, and printing/industrial customers, with regional offices in the UK, Germany, Spain, US, Japan, China, and Korea and agents across India, Thailand, and Vietnam. Long-standing collaborations with Euro NCAP, NHTSA, IIHS, CATARC, and CAERI embed Cellbond products into formal vehicle safety testing protocols worldwide. Licensed FE simulation models are distributed through ARUP, ATD-Models GmbH, Phitec Ingegneria, and Altair, extending the platform into virtual engineering.
The company is founder-controlled and self-funded, with no external institutional investment or public listing. It holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Wheelmark, and USCG certifications, has received the Queen's Award for Enterprise: International Trade twice (2017, 2022), and maintains 200+ employees across 26 countries. Notable customers include Hitachi Rail, Heathrow Airport, Eurotunnel, and the London Eye project.
Encocam firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Encocam
- Legal name
- Encocam Ltd.
- Website
- https://encocam.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1988
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Encocam is a UK-founded engineering and manufacturing group operating four specialist business units that design, test, and produce crash test barriers, anthropomorphic test devices, aluminium honeycomb cores, and composite panels for global automotive OEMs, regulators, rail, aerospace, marine, and industrial customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Encocam industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Crash Test Equipment
- NAICS
- Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems (IMABAMAL)
Keywords
Where Encocam is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Huntingdon
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices11 records
Markets served
Encocam business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Vehicle Safety Test Equipment: Deformable aluminium crash test barriers, mobile crash trolleys, impactors, headforms, legforms, crash test dummies (ATDs), spare parts, sensors, and certification services. Products used globally for regulatory compliance testing and vehicle safety validation.
- Lightweight Composite Structures: Aluminium honeycomb core, aluminium composite panels, and structural foam panels for transport, marine, aerospace, printing, industrial, and architectural applications. Includes vacuum tables for large-format printing and bespoke composite solutions.
- Precision Engineering Services: Injection moulding, precision tooling, CNC machining (3-axis to 5-axis), design and development, and custom parts manufacture serving automotive, aerospace, food, and chemical sectors.
- Engineering Analysis and Simulation: FEA modelling and simulation services, feasibility studies, initial concepts, design optimization, and prototype testing supporting automotive product development and crash performance optimization.
- Energy Absorption Solutions: End-to-end product development services for energy dissipation systems including feasibility studies, finite element analysis, partial and full-scale experiments (quasi-static and dynamic testing), design optimization, and manufacturing.
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
Encocam product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Encocam designs, engineers and manufactures vehicle crash safety test equipment (deformable aluminium crash test barriers and anthropomorphic test devices / crash test dummies), lightweight aluminium honeycomb core and composite panels, custom energy absorption and impact mitigation systems, and precision-engineered components. Offerings span concept design, FEA simulation, physical testing, certification and full-scale production for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, safety laboratories, regulators, and rail, marine, aerospace and industrial customers worldwide.
Product overview
Encocam is a global engineering and manufacturing group consisting of four specialist business units — Cellbond, Corex Honeycomb, Bespoke Composite Panels (BCP), and Cellbond Impact Solutions — supported by a Precision Engineering division. Cellbond is the company's flagship brand for automotive safety testing, manufacturing deformable aluminium crash test barriers and anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs / crash test dummies) used by Euro NCAP, NHTSA, and IIHS. Cellbond Impact Solutions extends the portfolio into custom energy dissipation systems with in-house FEA and testing capabilities. Corex Honeycomb supplies lightweight aluminium honeycomb core as a foundational input across the group's own products and for external applications in rail, marine, aerospace, and construction. Bespoke Composite Panels (BCP) converts the honeycomb into finished aluminium composite panels, structural foam panels, and vacuum tables for a broad range of industrial sectors. The group's integrated model spans design, simulation, physical testing, and full-scale manufacture.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Cellbond: Leading global supplier of vehicle crash safety test equipment, designing and manufacturing deformable aluminium crash test barriers and anthropomorphic test devices (ATDs/crash test dummies) for automotive safety testing for over 35 years.
- Corex Honeycomb
- Bespoke Composite Panels (BCP)
- Cellbond Impact Solutions
Products and services
- Deformable Aluminium Crash Test Barriers Deformable aluminium barriers used in controlled vehicle impact testing for frontal, side and offset crash scenarios, manufactured to strict tolerances for repeatable, standardised performance aligned with international crash testing protocols and supplied to automotive OEMs, test laboratories and regulators worldwide.
- Anthropomorphic Test Devices (ATDs / Crash Test Dummies) High-precision anthropomorphic test devices including leg and head forms, Q-Series Child Crash Test Dummies, Thor 50th male, Thor 5th female, THOR-RS (reclined seating), WorldSID-50M, aPLI Legform, Flex-PLI Legform, Pedestrian Headforms, Ejection Mitigation Headforms and Free Motion Headform, engineered for accuracy, repeatability and durability under impact conditions for automotive OEMs, test laboratories and regulators.
- Aluminium Honeycomb Core Lightweight, high-quality aluminium honeycomb core combining strength with low weight for automotive, rail, construction, marine, wind turbine, wind tunnel and architectural applications; used in iconic structures such as the London Eye, Heathrow Personal Rapid Transit Pod and Hitachi Class 800 train.
- Aluminium Composite Panels Sandwich construction panels with aluminium honeycomb core bonded between aluminium alloy face skins, producing lightweight, rigid and highly durable panels with exceptional strength-to-weight ratios for rail, marine, aerospace, printing, industrial and architectural applications.
- Structural Foam Panels Sandwich construction panels with a rigid closed-cell foam core (PU or PVC) between face skins of aluminium, fibreglass or other composite materials, offering excellent stiffness-to-weight ratio, impact resistance and strong thermal and acoustic insulation for marine, rail and cold storage applications.
- Vacuum Tables Custom-built and refurbished vacuum tables for high-precision flatbed and wide-format printing applications, supplied to industrial and printing customers globally.
- Energy Absorption Solutions (Cellbond Impact Solutions) End-to-end product development services for energy dissipation systems including feasibility studies, finite element analysis, partial and full-scale experiments (quasi-static and dynamic testing), design optimisation, prototype testing and manufacturing, serving automotive, defence and industrial customers.
- Precision Engineering Services Injection moulding, precision tooling, CNC machining from 3-axis to 5-axis, design and development, and custom parts manufacture for prototypes and production runs, serving automotive, aerospace, food and chemical sector customers.
- Licensed Finite Element (FE) Crash Simulation Models Licensed finite element simulation models of Cellbond crash test barriers, legforms and Q-Series dummies, produced in partnership with ARUP, Altair, ATD-Models GmbH and Phitec Ingegneria for virtual crash simulation, predictive engineering and integration into customer simulation environments.
Quantifiable outcome
- Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade awarded twice (2017, 2022) recognizing excellence in export
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Encocam
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Encocam technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration4 records
Feature6 records
Encocam partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional, minor and major.
- Euro NCAPcoreLong-standing collaboration with Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) for vehicle safety testing standards and compliance. Cellbond barriers and ATDs are used in Euro NCAP testing protocols for evaluating vehicle crash performance in Europe.
- NHTSAcoreCollaboration with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for US federal motor vehicle safety standards. Products support compliance with NHTSA regulations for vehicle safety testing.
- IIHScorePartnership with Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for vehicle safety and crashworthiness assessment programmes in North America. IIHS uses Cellbond barriers and ATDs for consumer safety testing.
- CATARCregionalCollaboration with CATARC (China Automotive Technology and Research Center) for automotive safety testing and certification in the Chinese market.
- CAERIregionalPartnership with CAERI (China Automotive Engineering Research Institute) for automotive safety research and testing services in China.
- ARUPcoreARUP produces and supplies FE (Finite Element) Models of Cellbond Crash Test Barriers on licence. Cellbond deformable barrier range is available as FE Models produced by ARUP for virtual crash simulation.
- ATD-Models GmbHcoreATD-Models GmbH produces and supplies FE Models of Cellbond legforms, enabling virtual testing and simulation of leg impact scenarios.
- Phitec IngegneriacorePhitec Ingegneria produces and supplies FE Models of Cellbond Q-Series dummies, supporting virtual testing capabilities for child crash test dummy simulations.
- AltaircoreCollaboration with Altair for FE (Finite Element) simulation and modelling. Altair provides simulation software and expertise for crash analysis and barrier design optimization.
- Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR)minorCorex Honeycomb sponsors the Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) Formula Student team, supplying honeycomb for the chassis of their racing car. Former OBR team member now employed as Design Engineer at Encocam.
- Hitachi Rail EuropemajorPartnership in the Hitachi Class 800 train project as part of the UK Intercity Express Programme (IEP). BCP supplied composite panels for flooring, walls, ceilings, and door panels of the new electric and bi-mode trains.
- Measuring Device Limited (MDL)minorCollaboration to produce plastic mould and windows for MDL's Laser Measuring Device used by foresters and surveyors. Encocam provided injection moulding services and sourced inserts and adhesive for assembly.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Encocam competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Humanetics: Humanetics is the largest direct competitor in crash test dummies (ATDs) and deformable barriers, serving the same global OEM, Tier 1, and regulator customer base as Cellbond. Both companies compete head-to-head on Euro NCAP and NHTSA test programs.
- Applus+ IDIADA: Applus+ IDIADA is a Spain-based provider of automotive design, engineering, testing, and homologation services with proving grounds and labs. It competes with Cellbond Impact Solutions' FEA and testing services and is also a large buyer of crash test equipment.
- MGA Research Corporation: MGA Research is a US-based independent provider of automotive crash, sled, and occupant protection testing services, with its own test dummy manufacturing. It is a direct peer to Cellbond on physical crash testing and ATDs.
- Plascore: Plascore manufactures aluminium and aramid honeycomb core for aerospace, marine, rail, and industrial applications. It competes directly with Corex Honeycomb in the honeycomb input market that feeds Encocam's own panel products.
- Euro-Composites: Euro-Composites is a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of honeycomb cores and sandwich composite panels for aerospace, rail, marine, and defense. It is a direct peer to Corex Honeycomb and BCP in composite panel solutions.
Broad incumbents
- TÜV SÜD Auto Service: TÜV SÜD is a global testing, inspection, and certification giant with deep automotive safety and homologation capabilities. It overlaps with Encocam on vehicle safety testing and certification services but operates a much broader portfolio across industries.
- Hexcel Corporation: Hexcel is a large US-listed advanced composites manufacturer supplying aerospace and industrial markets with honeycomb, carbon fibre, and prepreg materials. It competes with Corex Honeycomb/BCP on aerospace composite materials at much greater scale.
Others
- Kistler Group: Kistler supplies high-precision piezoelectric sensors, force plates, and measurement systems used widely in automotive crash testing and occupant protection. It is an ecosystem enabler for Cellbond's customer labs rather than a direct competitor.
- Instron (ITW): Instron manufactures materials and structural testing equipment used in automotive component qualification and crash testing labs. It supplies complementary test equipment into Cellbond's customer base.
- Altair Engineering: Altair provides CAE simulation software used across automotive crash and structural engineering, and partners with Cellbond on licensed FE barrier models. It is an ecosystem enabler and partial indirect peer to Cellbond Impact Solutions' FEA work.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Encocam social profiles
Digital presenceEncocam compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Encocam financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Encocam leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Encocam subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Encocam funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Encocam M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Encocam
What does Encocam do?
Encocam designs, engineers and manufactures vehicle crash safety test equipment (deformable aluminium crash test barriers and anthropomorphic test devices / crash test dummies), lightweight aluminium honeycomb core and composite panels, custom energy absorption and impact mitigation systems, and precision-engineered components. Offerings span concept design, FEA simulation, physical testing, certification and full-scale production for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, safety laboratories, regulators, and rail, marine, aerospace and industrial customers worldwide.
Is Encocam a public or private company?
Encocam is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Encocam founded?
Encocam was founded in 1988. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Encocam based?
Encocam is headquartered in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Encocam make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Vehicle Safety Test Equipment is the primary driver. The others are lightweight Composite Structures, precision Engineering Services, engineering Analysis and Simulation and energy Absorption Solutions.
Who are Encocam's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Humanetics, Applus+ IDIADA, MGA Research Corporation, Plascore and Euro-Composites. Broad incumbents are TÜV SÜD Auto Service and Hexcel Corporation. Others are Kistler Group, Instron (ITW) and Altair Engineering.
Does Encocam have an API?
No public API is recorded for Encocam.
What industry is Encocam in?
Encocam's product category is Automotive Crash Test Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABAFAN, Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment, with a secondary code of IMABAMAL, Military Aerospace Ground Support Equipment (GSE) & Test Systems. Its NAICS code is 334513 and its SIC code is 3823.