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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.


REPROCELL Europe - Advancing global life sciences from NETPark
REPROCELL Europe , part of the global life sciences company REPROCELL Inc. (Japan), is a leading example of high-tech inward investment operating successfully from the North East Technology Park (NETPark) in County Durham. The company’s site within the science park’s Plexus building plays a critical role in its international operations—supporting research, manufacturing and product distribution across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). REPROCELL’s presence at NETPark
Sep 1


RED Scientific: Data-driven wargaming and defence & security innovation from NETPark
Marc Brûlé-Walker, RED’s Director of Engineering RED Scientific (RED) has expanded into the North East Technology Park (NETPark), reinforcing its commitment to regional defence and security innovation. RED’s operational digital wargaming platform is helping shape high-level defence strategy—supporting mission rehearsal, logistics planning and staff officer training at the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and NATO. These aren’t games for entertainment—they are cutting edge, evide
Sep 1


PervasID Expands to North East: Revolutionising RFID from a New Base at NETPark
PervasID , a trailblazer in RFID technology, has expanded its footprint by establishing a second base at North East Technology Park...
Mar 31


Filtronic's Growth at NETPark
In our latest interview, Michael Tyerman, CFO of Filtronic, discusses the company’s exciting growth at NETPark. Filtronic, a leader in...
Feb 17


In Conversation with Dr Arnab Basu: Kromek’s Journey in Medical Imaging, Security, and Defence
Insightful interview, Arnab Bau, CEO of Kromek
Feb 11


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 26, 2024


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...
Apr 12, 2024
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...
Feb 22, 2024


Magnitude Biosciences: Revolutionising Research:
Contract research organisation Magnitude Biosciences is projecting significant growth as it looks to tap into the multi-billion-pound...
Nov 14, 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


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


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 19, 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...
Sep 4, 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
May 5, 2023


RHEA Group Success Story
As the internationally renowned security and space engineering company, RHEA Group gets ready to celebrate its 30th anniversary later...
Mar 27, 2022


Filtronic Success Story
Since expanding operations to NETPark in 2014, RF communications manufacturer Filtronic have found their Sedgefield base the perfect...
Nov 1, 2021


Magnitude Biosciences Success Story
Magnitude Biosciences is a spin-out from Durham University, created with support from Northern Accelerator, the four university...
Oct 26, 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...
Oct 11, 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 29, 2020


PolyPhotonix Success Story
Medical technology company, PolyPhotonix, saw a surge in global demand for its award-winning diabetic sleep mask following significant...
Jun 11, 2020
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