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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.
Feb 5, 2024
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, 2024
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...
Jan 4, 2024
Dogs use Kromek Detectors to find radiation on Ukraine’s battlefields
Dogs carrying radiation detectors the size of a mobile phone have been dispatched to Ukraine to provide troops with early warning of a...
Dec 18, 2023
I’m dreaming of a green Christmas: A letter from a sustainable festive future
With all the innovations they are developing, what does a sustainable future Christmas look like? CPI takes the readers on a journey into...
Dec 13, 2023
Café Opportunity at NETPark: A Unique Business Venture in the Heart of Innovation
NETPark, the leading science park in the region, is excited to announce a rare opportunity for entrepreneurs and businesses to lease the...
Dec 13, 2023
Driving the circular economy: systems approach that includes life-cycle thinking
What is circular economy? What is life-cycle analysis? And why is it important to build a circular economy? Dan Noakes answers your...
Dec 6, 2023
Pragmatic Semiconductor secures £182m ($231m) investment led by M&G and UK Infrastructure Bank
Largest ever European semiconductor venture funding round supports further expansion of manufacturing in the UK. Pragmatic Semiconductor,...
Dec 5, 2023
Filtronic wins “Manufacturer of the Year” at the prestigious annual Elektra Awards
Filtronic, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of mmWave solutions for defence, telecoms and space won the “Manufacturer of the...
Nov 29, 2023
Pioneering the Future of Automated Packing
The Robotics & Automation Awards, presented by Akabo Media Ltd, honoured its inaugural winners on October 31, 2023, where NETPark-based...
Nov 16, 2023
Quorum illuminates at Lumiere Durham 2023
County Durham is not just our workplace; it’s our home, a place we value along with its people and community. It’s with this passion that...
Nov 14, 2023
Durham schoolchildren to bring the wow factor to Lumiere 2023 by assembling over 100 solar lanterns
Primary schoolchildren from across County Durham will soon be assembling solar powered lanterns that when put together will form an...
Nov 6, 2023
Evolution in inherent vibration supressive materials
Many of today’s challenges in science and technology can be met by utilising novel materials with superior performance gained through...
Oct 30, 2023
New horizons for CPI and UK entrepreneurs
In this blog, we reflect on CPI’s history with the Horizon 2020 programme, and look to its future as the UK rejoins Horizon Europe. As...
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 26, 2023
Kromek awarded first US Department of Homeland Security Contract for Biosecurity
NETPark-based Kromek Group plc (AIM: KMK), a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced...
Oct 25, 2023
Scaling up semiconductor manufacturing for new-space applications
Filtronic, a leading designer of RF, microwave and mmWave products, has announced its involvement in a groundbreaking feasibility study...
Oct 18, 2023
CfAI welcomes back Dr. Robert J. Harris
After doing his PhD in astrophotonics here at the CfAI he moved to Heidelberg Germany on a Zeiss fellowship. Here he also diversified his...
Oct 13, 2023
Smart reusable coffee cups: is intelligence the future of your daily brew?
Smart reusable coffee cups hold the key to scalable reduction of packaging waste No one would deny that packaging waste is a big issue...
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...
Oct 3, 2023
Filtronic wins the Innovative Supplier Collaboration Award by Leonardo
RF- and mm-wave specialist, Filtronic, has been awarded the Innovative Supplier Collaboration Award from Leonardo as part of the Leonardo...
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