Science, engineering & technology news

Find all of the latest science, technology and engineering news below including all updates from the North East Technology Park (NETPark), success stories for NETPark’s tenant companies and market breakthroughs in new research in areas such as printable electronics, photonics, microelectronics and nanotechnology.

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Apr 26

Empowering Innovation: CPI's National Healthcare Photonics Centre Sparks MedTech Revolution at NETPark

MedTech companies are reaping the benefits of CPI’s specialist facilities and expertise at its National Healthcare Photonics Centre.

Apr 12

Driving Healthcare Innovation: How IBEX are Pioneering Bone Health Technology

IBEX, an innovative company at the forefront of pioneering technology for osteoporosis screening, anticipates substantial growth as it...

Feb 22

Spotlight on Filtronic: Pioneering RF Technology at NETPark

Meet Filtronic, one of our NETPark Tennants. Experts in state-of-the-art components for radio frequency (RF), microwave, and mmWave...

Nov 14, 2023

Magnitude Biosciences: Revolutionising Research:

Contract research organisation Magnitude Biosciences is projecting significant growth as it looks to tap into the multi-billion-pound...

Oct 26, 2023

SEEDS Deepens Roots at NETPark: Transforming Industries with Nano-Tech

Deep tech firm SEEDS has expanded its presence on the North East Technology Park (NETPark)

Oct 3, 2023

Tekgem's Growth Journey at NETPark: Protecting Critical Infrastructure Through Innovation

Industrial cyber security specialist Tekgem has cemented its future at NETPark with bold plans to grow its skilled workforce fivefold by...

Sep 19, 2023

Andrew Turner Inventions - Fuelling Innovation and Collaboration at NETPark

For over 15 years, the innovative mind of Andrew Turner, founder of Andrew Turner Inventions, has developed exciting innovations from his...

Sep 4, 2023

A decade of achievements: Redditch Medicals Story

A company celebrating ten years since its perfectly timed reinvention has gone on to become a market leader and a true success story for...

May 5, 2023

Innovative diamond manufacturer moves to next phase of growth thanks to grant

Janet Todd, NETPark Projector Director and Gary Gibson, Founder of Dyman Advanced Materials

Mar 27, 2022

RHEA Group Success Story

As the internationally renowned security and space engineering company, RHEA Group gets ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary later...

Nov 1, 2021

Filtronic Success Story

Since expanding operations to NETPark in 2014, RF communications manufacturer Filtronic have found their Sedgefield base the perfect...

Oct 26, 2020

Magnitude Biosciences Success Story

Magnitude Biosciences is a spin-out from Durham University, created with support from Northern Accelerator, the four university...

Oct 11, 2020

High Force Research Success Story

High Force Research is an independent, County Durham based, Chemical Research Organisation founded in 1988. They are the chemical...

Jun 29, 2020

SamplePod Success Story

Companies at NETPark enjoy a dynamic, supportive and collaborative environment that acts as a breeding ground for the development of...

Jun 11, 2020

PolyPhotonix Success Story

Medical technology company, PolyPhotonix, saw a surge in global demand for its award-winning diabetic sleep mask following significant...

Feb 26, 2019

Quorum Success Story

INNNOVATIVE software company, Quorum, made the short journey from Teesside to the NETPark Incubator in 2014 and have never looked back....

Nov 19, 2018

CK Science Success Story

CK Science has fitted into life at NETPark perfectly given its background of supporting science and technology companies with their...

Oct 7, 2018

PragmatIC Semiconductor Success Story

CUTTING-edge electronics firm PragmatIC was founded in 2010 with a mission to create a new type of integrated circuit (IC) that was thin,...

Sep 24, 2018

Innovation Breakfast

A SOFTWARE company saved more than £37,000 after learning about research and development tax credits at an innovation talk hosted by...

Jul 16, 2018

NorSS Success Story

A SPECIALIST space awareness and surveillance company is helping to develop the UK as an ‘international space power’ backed by years of...