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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.
CfAI welcomes back Dr. Robert J. Harris
After doing his PhD in astrophotonics here at the CfAI he moved to Heidelberg Germany on a Zeiss fellowship. Here he also diversified his...
Oct 18, 2023
Smart reusable coffee cups: is intelligence the future of your daily brew?
Smart reusable coffee cups hold the key to scalable reduction of packaging waste No one would deny that packaging waste is a big issue...
Oct 13, 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
Filtronic wins the Innovative Supplier Collaboration Award by Leonardo
RF- and mm-wave specialist, Filtronic, has been awarded the Innovative Supplier Collaboration Award from Leonardo as part of the Leonardo...
Oct 3, 2023
Treasury minister visits NETPark
The Financial Secretary, Victoria Atkins MP, visited NETPark on 29 September to see how businesses are using full-expensing and R&D tax...
Sep 29, 2023
Filtronic secures second ESA project in six months
RF- and mm-Wave specialist, Filtronic, has been awarded a contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) to study the use of D-band links...
Sep 26, 2023
Filtronic scoops latest satellite tech contract with global customer
Telecoms innovator Filtronic has secured a £3.4m ($4.25m) to supply a global provider of low earth orbit satellite communications...
Sep 21, 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
RF specialist selected for Defence Technology Exploitation Programme
Filtronic, the leading provider of advanced RF and mmWave solutions, has been selected by the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) for...
Sep 14, 2023
Kromek detectors used in Spectrum Dynamics’ new SPECT/CT scanner
NETPark-based Kromek, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection...
Sep 12, 2023
Kromek returns to DSEI - Europe’s largest security and defence exhibition
Kromek, the radiation and biological detection specialists headquartered at NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham, are returning to DSEI,...
Sep 11, 2023
Filtronic win major contract with European Space Agency’s ARTES programme.
RF and mm-Wave specialist, Filtronic, has announced the successful contract win from the European Space Agency (“ESA”), supported by the...
Sep 7, 2023
6 ways solid-state batteries are better than lithium-ion alternatives in electric vehicles
Lithium-ion batteries power much of our technology; from the mobile phones in our pockets to large battery-powered trucks. But...
Sep 6, 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
How Technology is Transforming the Food Production Industry
The digitalisation of the food production industry uses novel technologies to ensure that our food systems are smart, secure and...
Aug 29, 2023
Cutting-edge mmWave solutions at European Microwave Exhibition
Leading global provider of RF and mmWave solutions, Filtronic, is attending the European Microwave Week exhibition, Europe’s largest RF...
Aug 17, 2023
Filtronic Management Accountant Tim Hargreaves achieves global top 10 result in CIMA exam.
Tim Hargreaves, a member of Filtronics accountancy team, received some exciting news recently. In his final case study exam for his...
Aug 16, 2023
Unleashing the power of sustainable innovation for medicines manufacturing in the UK
Imagine a future where the UK leads the way in making life-saving medicines that are not only innovative but also environmentally...
Aug 11, 2023
Tech Minister Paul Scully visits NETPark in Sedgefield
Technology Minister Paul Scully has been at NETPark in Sedgefield to discuss its future plans for expansion and the development of a...
Aug 9, 2023
Work begins on £61m expansion of NETPark
Work is underway on the £61m expansion of one of the UK’s premier science parks following the appointment of a contractor. Led by Durham...
Jul 27, 2023
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