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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.
Business Secretary highlights ‘next generation manufacturing’ at national conference
UK manufacturers must embrace next generation technologies and skills to remain competitive globally, Business Secretary Peter Kyle said in a speech at the Make UK National Manufacturing Conference.
Mar 5
NETPark Tenant aXenic Showcasing Innovation at Space-Comm Expo
We’re pleased to see NETPark tenant aXenic exhibiting this week at Space-Comm Expo in London. aXenic specialises in the design and manufacture of high-performance optical modulators used in advanced communications and sensing systems. Their technology plays a key role in enabling high-speed optical links for satellite and aerospace applications, supporting the continued evolution of next-generation space connectivity. The company is exhibiting as part of the Space North East
Mar 4
REPROCELL Expands Product Portfolio
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.
Mar 3
Filtronic opens new Headquarters & Manufacturing Facility
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.
Mar 2
US space leaders to touch down in North East for whistle‑stop tour of regional innovation
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.
Feb 27
Magnitude Biosciences and BioAscent Discovery Announce Collaboration
Magnitude Biosciences and BioAscent Discovery Ltd. are pleased to announce a new research collaboration
Feb 26
Industry Leaders Join Government as Software Security Ambassadors
The Software Security Ambassador Scheme has been developed to help drive adoption of the Software Security Code of Practice, a voluntary set of principles designed to reduce software supply chain attacks and disruption, and improve cyber resilience across the economy.
Feb 24
National Materials Innovation Programme
The National Materials Innovation Programme (NMIP) aims to establish a nationally coordinated approach to the UK advanced materials sector, driving the translation and adoption of materials across key industrial sectors.
Feb 23
CPI leads UK biomanufacturing and pharma SME delegation on strategic visit to India
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
Feb 20
Durham University Summer Careers Fair: New Pathways for NETPark Talent
NETPark will once again be part of the conversation connecting local talent with exciting regional opportunities as Durham University prepares to host its Summer Careers Fair on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
Feb 19
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