Science, engineering & technology news

NETPark-based technology company Kromek Group plc has collaborated with Argon Electronics to develop a new training simulator for its advanced D5 RIID radiation detector. The simulator allows operators to carry out realistic radiological search exercises without the need for live radioactive sources, making training safer while still delivering highly accurate scenarios. Using patented RaFTS spectrometry simulation technology from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the s

NETPark joins Northern Life Science Gathering in Newcastle Today

Discover how FemTech innovation can close the women’s health gap, improve diagnostics, and drive economic impact through inclusive, science-led solutions.

As interest in oligonucleotide therapies continues to grow, the industry is exploring new ways to manufacture these complex molecules at scale.

Why the North East is the Natural Home for the Next Generation of Biotech

REPROCELL today announced the expansion of its product catalogue with the addition of the BioThrust™ ComfyCell Incu bioreactor platform, further strengthening the company’s offering for advanced human cell culture and stem cell research.

Filtronic plc, a global leader in high-performance and high-frequency solutions for the space, defence and critical communications markets, today announces the opening of its new state-of-the-art 44,000 sq ft headquarters and manufacturing facility at NETPark, County Durham.

A SENIOR delegation from Space Florida is making a flying visit to the North East for a tour of some of the region’s most exciting space, engineering and advanced‑manufacturing projects.

Magnitude Biosciences and BioAscent Discovery Ltd. are pleased to announce a new research collaboration

CPI has successfully led a UK biomanufacturing and pharma SME delegation to India, bringing together 20 high-impact UK SMEs, scale-ups and research organisations

Innovation is thriving in the North East, and the latest NEAME Cluster Meeting at NETPark highlighted the strength and depth of the region’s advanced electronics ecosystem.

Graphene Composites announces the appointment of Lord John Eatwell as Chair.

The North East Space Conference will return in 2026, bringing together businesses, innovators, researchers and policymakers to explore the rapid transformation of the UK space sector and the emerging opportunities it presents for both organisations and individuals.

NETPark is attending the Durham Business Growth Summit today, joining businesses, partners and support organisations from across County Durham for a day focused on growth, innovation and opportunity.

The North East’s technology ecosystem is being celebrated in a new industry report that shines a spotlight on the region’s growing strengths in semiconductor innovation, education and careers.

Filtronic has published its Half Year Results for the six months ended 30 November 2025, reporting an encouraging first half of FY2026 with strong momentum in new business.

Space North East England (SNEE) are delighted to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for a Cluster Manager to join the team at Business Durham, where you will lead the Space North East cluster and play a pivotal role in accelerating the growth of the region’s space and satellite applications sector. Funded by the UK Space Agency, the cluster seeks to stimulate and grow the space and satellite applications economy across the North East as part of a national network of regi

High-throughput screening (HTS) has revolutionised early-stage drug discovery. It enables teams to screen hundreds of thousands of compounds at speed, helping to identify and generate leads, before high-cost pre-clinical studies.

Kromek colleagues presented St Margaret’s with a £500 donation, raised through proceeds from the Kromek tuck shop and a range of staff fundraising activities.

Volue, the leader in electrification software, has strengthened its position in the UK market with the acquisition of Quorum. For Volue, the acquisition represents a strategic entry into one of Europe’s most dynamic and advanced energy markets.