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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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7 days ago

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

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

£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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jun 18

How innovation can create a more inclusive world

By embracing inclusivity, innovation can become a powerful tool for breaking down seemingly insurmountable barriers. Here’s how we’re...

Jun 18

Attracting and Retaining Top Talent in the Scientific Industry of North East England

In the ever evolving and highly specialised field of science attracting and retaining top talent is vital for the success and innovation...

May 13

Kromek launches its new generation RayMon detector with additional probes

Kromek, the designer and manufacturer of radiological and biological detectors, based at NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham, has...

Apr 25

Kromek secures £2.3m order from US for nuclear security products

Detection technology company Kromek has announced a $2.9m (£2.3m) order from a US federal body for nuclear security products. The...

Feb 8

Magnitude Biosciences announces significant growth trajectory as CEO is recognised as game-changing industry leader

MAGNITUDE BIOSCIENCES, a global leader in the biotechnology sector, has revealed a significant growth trajectory, expanding its workforce...

Feb 5

Kromek granted £1.3m under Horizon Europe guarantee scheme

New joint project to develop AI-powered radiation sensor NETPark-based Kromek Group plc (AIM: KMK), a leading developer of radiation and...

Jan 31

North East firm showcases lead in preventing nuclear and biological disaster

Kromek, the designer and manufacturer of biological and radiological detectors, based in Sedgefield Co. Durham, held its third annual...