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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.
Filtronic eyes growth after 'transformational' year
A technology firm helping drive blue-ribbon space projects has hailed its long-term potential after record-breaking deals saw profit more than quadruple.
Jul 30
Kromek nets further $5 million in ‘landmark’ deal
A technology firm behind equipment used to diagnose serious illness has secured a further $5 million as part of a “landmark” deal.
Jul 29
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
Space’s influence on economy and security grows, as new projects announced in Manchester
From supercharged 5G systems to a funding boost for local space clusters, new projects have been announced today (Wednesday 16 July) by the UK Space Agency, as figures show growing dependence on satellite technologies.
Jul 16
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