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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 shortlisted for Technology Company of the Year at SmallCap Awards
A leading North East technology firm based at NETPark is celebrating fresh recognition after being shortlisted for a major industry award.
Apr 13
NETPark-based company secures major European defence technology contract
Filtronic, based at NETPark in Sedgefield, has been selected by a leading European defence prime contractor to deliver the initial phase of a new advanced technology programme.
Apr 9
Filtronic boosts order book with £6 million deal
The NETPark-based technology firm supporting headline space projects has secured a fresh £6 million contract.
Apr 7
Filtronic Wins Product Innovation of the Year at Made in the North East Awards
Filtronic has been awarded Product Innovation of the Year at the Made in the North East Awards.
Mar 30
Filtronic featured in UK Government case study
With DTEP funding, Filtronic has developed cutting-edge plastic packaging technology for high-power semiconductors, strengthening the UK's independence in critical defence technology.
Mar 17
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
NETPark Welcomes Industry Leaders for NEAME Cluster Gathering
Innovation is thriving in the North East, and the latest NEAME Cluster Meeting at NETPark highlighted the strength and depth of the region’s advanced electronics ecosystem.
Feb 18
Filtronic shares strong half-year results
Filtronic has published its Half Year Results for the six months ended 30 November 2025, reporting an encouraging first half of FY2026 with strong momentum in new business.
Feb 4
NETPark Tenants Named Among North East’s Top Companies of the Year
BusinessLive has revealed its standout North East companies for 2025 and NETPark is proud to see two of its own leading the charge.
Jan 5
Strengthening the UK Space Sector: Filtronic mentioned in Parliament
Strengthening the UK Space Sector: Filtronic mentioned in Parliament
Dec 18, 2025
Filtronic Secures key role in European Defence Sector Programme
Filtronic Secures key role in European Defence Sector Programme
Dec 16, 2025
Celebrating Filtronic’s Latest Achievement: AJ Bell AIM Company of the Year 2025
Celebrating Filtronic’s Latest Achievement: AJ Bell AIM Company of the Year 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Filtronic awarded NSIP funding to develop next-generation 550W Ka-Band SSPA
Filtronic awarded NSIP funding to develop next-generation 550W Ka-Band SSPA
Dec 4, 2025
Filtronic completes multi-year GaN packaging project
Filtronic completes multi-year GaN packaging project
Nov 21, 2025
Filtronic secures order for satellite payload assemblies
Filtronic secures order for satellite payload assemblies
Nov 14, 2025
CPI & Filtronic Hiring New Talent and Drive Innovation at Netpark
CPI & Filtronic Hiring New Talent and Drive Innovation at Netpark
Oct 30, 2025
Filtronic & Red Scientific Join Forces to Power UK Defence from the North East
Filtronic, a leading innovator in high-performance RF technologies, and Red Scientific, a specialist in defence and security research, have officially joined the North East Regional Defence & Security Cluster (NERDSC).
Oct 22, 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
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
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