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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.
Lord Lieutenant Tours Durham Innovation Hub at NETPark
On Friday, the Lord Lieutenant undertook a tour of key innovation sites across the region, including a visit to NETPark (North East Technology Park), one of the UK’s leading science, engineering and technology hubs.
Jul 29
NETPark-based STERIS Celebrates 40 Years
STERIS, a global provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.
Jul 29
NETPark Company Named Regional Winner in North East Business Awards
Filtronic, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has been named a regional winner in the North East Business Awards and will now progress to the final.
Jul 25
Red Scientific Receives Gold Award in Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
NETPark-based Red Scientific Ltd has been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing support for the Armed Forces community.
Jul 25
First contract award under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework
Kromek, the cutting-edge tech firm headquartered at NETPark in Sedgefield, has first contract award under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework.
Jul 23
Retail Tech Powerhouse Joins NETPark’s PervasID to Revolutionise Global RFID Market
Global RFID innovator PervasID, which operates from NETPark in County Durham, has announced the appointment of Guy Hipwell as a non-executive director.
Jul 23
NETPark Collaboration Leads to Breakthrough in Skin Research
A new scientific paper published by REPROCELL Europe and Durham University is shining a spotlight on the strength of collaboration within the NETPark community.
Jul 17
Kromek Group hails 'milestone' lab expansion
The NETPark- based technology firm behind equipment helping diagnose illness and foil terror plots says it has hit “another major milestone” after completing a factory expansion.
Jul 10
Filtronic points the way ahead for companies at North East Space Conference
THIS year's North East Space Conference continued its ongoing work to inspire the region’s businesses to look up to the skies for their...
Jul 1
Filtronic doubles revenues to more than £50m thanks to SpaceX momentum
Communications technology trailblazer Filtronic has reported huge growth in revenue and earnings as its raises expectations yet again.
Jun 26
Filtronic unveiled V-Band amplifier at IMS2025
Leading expert in RF and mm-Wave technology, Filtronic, has launched its latest V-band high-frequency amplifier system, Prometheus, at...
Jun 23
Kromek’s Capital Markets Day 2025
As a global leader in advanced imaging and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) detection technology, NETPark-based...
Jun 23
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
Investment Boosts US Growth Plans For PervasID
Investment Boosts US Growth Plans For PervasID
Apr 15
AI Innovation from County Durham Company Could Reshape UK Osteoporosis Screening
AI Innovation from County Durham Company Could Reshape UK Osteoporosis Screening
Apr 15
High Force Research Appoints Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth
High Force Research Appoints Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Growth.
Apr 4
Pragmatic Semiconductor appoints new CFO
Steve McCue, chief financial officer and executive director of Pragmatic Semiconductor Pragmatic Semiconductor has appointed Steve McCue...
Mar 31
Filtronic expands work with Elon Musk's SpaceX a year on from landmark agreement
NETPark-based tech manufacturer Filtronic has boosted its multimillion-dollar work with US rocket company SpaceX amid what it says is...
Mar 20
IBEX Innovations Secures £2 Million to Advance Osteoporosis Detection Technology
IBEX Innovations has successfully completed a £2 million funding round to further its mission of transforming standard X-rays into...
Mar 17
County Durham chip maker Pragmatic backs calls for Government to accelerate semiconductor sector
The Pragmatic Semiconductor plant at Durham (Image: Pragmatic/Brands2Life) A North East maker of high tech semiconductors has backed...
Feb 25
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