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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 Achieves Major GMP Certification for Stem Cell Manufacturing
REPROCELL, based at NETPark, has reached a major milestone in regenerative medicine.
Oct 20, 2025
Filtronic Wins Business Growth & Strategy Award at Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025
NETPark-based RF technology leader Filtronic has secured its seventh accolade of 2025, winning the Business Growth & Strategy Award at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards for the North East, Yorkshire & Humberside region.
Oct 20, 2025
Filtronic shortlisted for two Make UK Manufacturing Awards
NETPark-based Filtronic has been shortlisted in two categories at the prestigious Make UK Manufacturing Awards 2025 – North East, Yorkshire & Humberside:
Oct 17, 2025
REPROCELL CEO Featured in Global Interview on Regenerative Medicine
We’re proud to share that REPROCELL CEO Dr Chika Yokoyama has been featured in The Worldfolio interview, “Stem Cell Stories: More Than Just Labs.”
Oct 16, 2025
NETPark Company Expands Into Cyber Security Services
NETPark tenant Zener Engineering Services Ltd (ZES) has launched a new Cyber Security Services offering, strengthening their expertise in digital protection and resilience.
Oct 16, 2025
UK Tech Cluster Group launches Investment Corridors as part of the Regional Tech Booster programme
A bold new initiative is putting regional tech hubs like NETPark firmly on the investment map.
Oct 14, 2025
PervasID Supports NHS with Real-Time Asset Tracking
NETPark-based PervasID is working with NHS trusts to improve how hospitals manage and locate critical medical equipment.
Oct 14, 2025
REPROCELL Showcases Human-Relevant Respiratory Research Model
REPROCELL, a life sciences company based at NETPark, is spotlighting its Precision-Cut Lung Slice (PCLS) assay — a powerful tool for respiratory drug development that maintains the structure and cell interactions of native lung tissue.
Oct 14, 2025
Filtronic Backs Future Stars with Leven U12s Sponsorship
Filtronic, a specialist in high-performance RF communications technology based at NETPark, is proudly supporting the Leven Under-12s football team through a new sponsorship initiative.
Oct 13, 2025
Filtronic Shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at UK Tech Awards 2025
NETPark-based Filtronic has been shortlisted for Tech Company of the Year at the prestigious UK Tech Awards 2025, marking another milestone in what has been a transformative year for the high-frequency communications specialist.
Oct 10, 2025
Coltraco Ultrasonics Wins 2025 Sustainable Technology Award for Airtightness Innovation
NETPark-based Coltraco Ultrasonics has been named a winner of the 2025 Wates Group Financial Services Sustainable Technology Competition, recognising its advanced airtightness testing technology, Portascanner® AIRTIGHT.
Oct 9, 2025
Now Live: The 2025/26 Hiring Guide Every Life Sciences Employer Needs to Read
NETPark tenant CK Group has released its Life Science & Chemicals Sector Hiring Trend Guide 2025/26, offering vital insights into the recruitment landscape for one of the UK’s fastest-evolving industries.
Oct 9, 2025
NETPark Hosts National RF & Microwave Workshop with CSA Catapult
NETPark in Orbit – Durham University Innovation Hub welcomed over 40 businesses from across the UK for a national workshop led by the Compound Semiconductor Applications (CSA) Catapult, focused on advancing the UK’s capabilities in radio frequency (RF) and microwave communications.
Oct 8, 2025
aXenic Secures Strategic Investment to Accelerate Growth at NETPark
NETPark-based space communications firm aXenic has secured a £500,000 investment to support its next phase of growth. The funding comes from NPIF II – Maven Equity Finance and the Finance Durham Fund, both managed by Maven Capital Partners.
Oct 8, 2025
Filtronic Strengthens Global Growth Strategy with Key U.S. Appointment
Filtronic, a leading innovator in RF, microwave, and mmWave technologies based at NETPark, has announced the appointment of Murtuza Motiwala as Director of Business Development (USA).
Oct 8, 2025
CPI Launches UK-India Delegation Programme to Accelerate SME Growth in Biomanufacturing and Pharma
CPI, headquartered at NETPark, has announced an exciting new opportunity for UK-registered SMEs in the biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors to join a high-impact delegation to India, one of the world’s fastest-growing biotech and pharma ecosystems.
Oct 2, 2025
Filtronic Wins AIM Awards 2025 Best Technology Award
NETPark-based Filtronic has been named winner of the Best Technology Award at the AIM Awards 2025, held last night.
Oct 2, 2025
High Force Research Named Trailblazer for 2025
High Force Research Ltd, based at NETPark, has been recognised as a Trailblazer for 2025—an accolade awarded to organisations that are redefining industry standards through innovation, driving growth, and leading positive change.
Oct 1, 2025
REPROCELL Launches Hypoimmune iPSC Lines Using Proprietary Genome Editing Technology
NETPark-based REPROCELL has launched new StemEdit™ Human iPSC lines designed to reduce immune rejection in cell therapies.
Sep 30, 2025
Filtronic Named Business of the Year at North East Business Awards 2025
Filtronic, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has been awarded Business of the Year at the North East Business Awards 2025.
Sep 29, 2025
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