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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.
Thriving Space Florida Agency targets North East Space Conference to turbocharge growth
A top-level delegation from Space Florida is making a flying visit to the North East next week on a mission to develop businesses and...
2 days ago
North East Space Conference boldly goes into its second decade as the industry takes off
The growing importance of the space industry to the region will be highlighted at the latest North East Space conference, scheduled to...
Jun 13
Filtronic to continue its award-winning work for Defence leader Leonardo
Filtronic to continue its award-winning work for Defence leader Leonardo
NETPark based Filtronic a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave solutions, is pleased to announce a further contract to supply critical components to Leonardo.
Jun 12
New fund will focus research investment on local priorities
Local experts will be at the heart of research and innovation investment to grow local economies, jobs and skills, improving lives across the UK.
Jun 11
Filtronic secures 'largest to date' £24 million SpaceX deal
The NETPark based technology firm has secured a £24 million contract to supply power amplifiers to SpaceX.
Jun 10
North East Space Conference 2025: Shaping the Future of Space Innovation
The North East Space Conference 2025, taking place on 25th June at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Durham, promises to be an unmissable event...
Jun 5
NETPark-based Kromek delight at £670,000 security deals
NETPark based technology firm behind equipment used to foil terror plots has secured £670,000 supply deals.
May 30
Growth on radar as County Durham tech firm seals defence deal
Filtronic is set to supply parts to aerospace operator Leonardo. The parts will be made at Filtronic’s NETPark base, in Sedgefield, County Durham, and be delivered during the second half of its next financial year.
May 30
Magnitude Biosciences secures over £700,000 to accelerate in vivo high-throughput drug discovery platform
Magnitude Biosciences, a specialist contract research organisation (CRO) in County Durham offering in vivo discovery of treatments for age-related conditions and other diseases using C. elegans, has secured over £700,000 in combined funding to scale up its high-throughput screening (HTS) platform.
May 28
County Durham Tech firm Filtronic wins Airbus satellite contract
Filtronic has secured a contract to help expand global broadband connectivity and is set to supply filter and diplexer assemblies to Airbus Defence and Space.
May 16
£30 million to grow regional research commercialisation ecosystems
Led by Durham University, SCENE will build on the success of the Northern Accelerator which has already helped launch over 50 spin-outs...
May 12
Kromek heads toward profit following major Siemens health deal
A County Durham technology firm behind equipment helping diagnose illness has posted its first annual profit.
May 9
Former Falcon swoops in to drive Kromek’s international growth
Kromek Group plc has further strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Michael Stephenson as Commercial & Strategy Director for its Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) division to support the company’s ambitious plans for sustainable growth and global expansion.
May 8
Filtronic 'set for growth' as demand fuels progress
NETPark-based technology firm is primed to “exceed market expectations” after fresh contracts and factory investments bolstered its progress.
May 7
Technology that can detect difficult to diagnose breast cancer enters prototype stage
The prototype of a new machine that can detect tumours in women with dense breast tissue has been developed by NETPark-based Kromek in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals, Newcastle University and UCL.
Apr 29
A County Durham technology firm helps beam up next-gen satcoms
Filtronic is playing a key role in the future of European satellite communications.
Apr 25
20 Years of CPI: Celebrating the Past, Shaping the Future
Celebrating 20 years of innovation, impact and collaboration — highlights from a milestone year at CPI and what it means for our future.
Apr 25
County Durham Company to Sponsor and Attend the 2025 Boston Bootcamp with One Nucleus
NETPark-based CK Group are delighted to be supporting the 2025 Boston Bootcamp alongside industry peers and One Nucleus.
Apr 25
£1.7 Million Funding Opportunity for North East SMEs in Digital Technologies
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with North East Combined Authority to invest up to £1.7 million in...
Mar 19
£110M Future Leaders Fellowship: UKRI To Open Funding for Ambitious Research & Innovation
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £110 million for ambitious research and innovation projects in any sector, and...
Mar 19
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