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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.
7 days ago
County Durham chip maker Pragmatic backs calls for Government to accelerate semiconductor sector
The Pragmatic Semiconductor plant at Durham (Image: Pragmatic/Brands2Life) A North East maker of high tech semiconductors has backed...
Feb 21
NETPark expansion nears completion
NORTH East Technology Park (NETPark) continues to strengthen its reputation as a leading destination for science and technology...
Feb 14
Three North East firms named among future $1bn UK 'unicorns'
Three companies in the North East have been identified in a list of firms poised to become worth more than $1bn in coming years....
Feb 11
Filtronic announces new £16.8m deal with Elon Musk's Space X rocket giant
County Durham tech manufacturer Filtronic plc has announced a new deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX firm worth £16.8m.
Feb 4
Filtronic triples revenue and profits as SpaceX relationship blossoms
The NETPark based telecoms innovator has hope of further growth in the multibillion-dollar low earth orbit space market
Jan 21
NPIF II boosts Northern economy with £50m worth of investment since launch
NETPark-based PervasID The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has made over 130 investments totalling £50m into businesses...
Jan 13
Filtronic appoints new chief commercial officer
Filtronic, a leading designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave solutions which is headquartered in Sedgefield’s NETPark in County...
Dec 18, 2024
Filtronic 'delighted' as demand boosts results
A technology firm backing Elon Musk’s space odyssey has upped financial forecasts following strong demand. NETPark based Filtronic see...
Dec 12, 2024
Finding the right formula with help from Arrow experts
A powerful collaboration brings biodegradable fishing bait a step closer. Eco-friendly fishing bait from Intelligent Gels faced a...
Nov 29, 2024
£11m funding for NETPark
Our North East Technology Park (NETPark) is to receive more than £11m towards its expansion. The North East Combined Authority's Cabinet...
Nov 26, 2024
Becoming a Fellow of the RAEng: an honour and a responsibility
Catherine Ramsdale, Pragmatic Semiconductor’s SVP Technology, was recently elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering – one...
Nov 21, 2024
Maven invests £750,000 in PervasID
Maven Capital Partners (“Maven”), has completed a £750,000 investment in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology innovator...
Nov 20, 2024
NECA to provide £16m for investment zone projects
North East Combined Authority’s cabinet will next week be asked to trigger further development at NETPark in County Durham and complete...
Nov 14, 2024
National Engineering Day: interview with Pragmatic Semiconductor’s CEO, David Moore
National Engineering Day is a day to celebrate the contributions of engineers past and present, and inspire the next generation. This...
Nov 7, 2024
Kromek’s Race to 1000km Charity Bike Ride
On Thursday 7th November, Stef Tim from NETPark based Kromek, will lead the charge to take on an incredible 1000km cycling challenge,...
Nov 1, 2024
Filtronic points to more contracts in the pipeline as expansion takes shape
Communications tech firm Filtronic says it is in advanced discussions for yet more contracts in the space, aerospace and defence markets....
Oct 29, 2024
Kromek reports record breaking revenues
NETPark-based technology firm, Kromek, has announced a revenue increase of 12 per cent to £19.4 million, up from £17.3 million in the...
Oct 23, 2024
Filtronic expands production ahead of purpose-built facility launch
Filtronic, the UK leader in high performance RF and mmWave technologies, is responding to growing demand by installing two new production...
Sep 9, 2024
20 years of NETPark!
The North East Technology Park (NETPark) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 5th September and the occasion was marked with an event held...
Jul 31, 2024
Profits rocket at Filtronic as emerging space market helps business take off
The NETPark innovator's operating profit came in at £3.6m – a massive leap on the 2023 figure of £200,000
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