Composite materials are becoming increasingly popular, and one of the factors limiting their growth is the lack of trained professionals who know how to work with them. At Managing Composites, we have always aimed to accelerate the expansion of composites and to ensure that anyone, anywhere in the world, can access high-quality training.
That’s why we created The Native Lab, a platform dedicated to composites learning, accessible to anyone with a computer, where we share knowledge about our passion: composites.
Top Composites Courses
Managing Composites is an engineering company specialized in high-level developments in sectors such as aerospace, marine, and automotive. In particular, the hypercar and motorsport sectors are where the company has earned the strongest reputation, thanks to the large number of projects in which results have exceeded expectations. You’ve probably seen our work… You just didn’t know it was us.
We design some of the most cutting-edge composite solutions in the world for the most demanding industries, relying on engineers who come from some of the most advanced companies on the planet: Airbus, Mercedes AMG F1 Team, Koenigsegg… All courses at The Native Lab are designed and delivered by our engineers, drawing directly from experience in the world’s most prestigious companies.
For example, our Composite Materials Program is taught by Eneko Angulo (formerly McLaren and Koenigsegg) and Sergio de Juan (formerly Airbus). The Monocoque Design Program is led by Lluc Martí (formerly Koenigsegg), Alejandro Batán (formerly Prodrive and McLaren), and Marc Oliva (formerly Koenigsegg and McLaren). These are just a few examples of the instructors behind The Native Lab’s programs—professionals whose expertise gives our certifications strong recognition within the industry.
Composites hands-on bootcamps. The real deal
Growing demand for practical training led us to launch a series of bootcamps designed to provide hands-on experience working with composites, learning the tips and tricks gained from years of industry experience. We currently offer bootcamps for three manufacturing technologies.
The Prepreg Bootcamp is offered at Level 1 and Level 2, with the latter intended for those who have completed the first course. We also offer an intensive alternative consisting of five consecutive days of pure hands-on immersion in the manufacturing of carbon-fiber prepreg parts.
The second manufacturing method for which we offer bootcamps to gain hands-on experience is the most traditional one: Wet Layup. This 100% practical training covers all the key aspects needed to implement this method successfully.
The third technique is taught in the Resin Infusion Bootcamp, where participants practice resin impregnation under vacuum—from designing infusion layouts to applying releasing agents correctly to ensure a successful manufacturing process.
This fully practical training is the perfect opportunity to learn directly from our instructors—professionals with hands-on composite lamination experience in top-tier environments such as Formula 1 teams and aerospace factories—who share the techniques that ensure success and efficiency when manufacturing high-performance carbon-fiber parts. And it’s not just for industry: our bootcamps can also be tailored AdHoc for Formula Student teams, Moto Student teams, and companies looking to have their people trained by the best.
Composite Talks
In addition to the courses described above and the other training resources available on The Native Lab, the platform offers free access to Composite Talks. These include a series of interviews, webinars, and presentations featuring high-interest topics and leading voices in the composite materials sector..
From the challenges faced in developing Natural Fiber Composites to the aerodynamic design of vehicles, this section brings together some of the industry’s most notable professionals to share their insights with us. The Native Lab is a highly specialized training platform that remains committed to its founding mission: providing anyone in the world with access to high-quality content related to composite materials. No barriers, no drama, just the good stuff.