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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 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:
1 day ago
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.
5 days ago
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
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
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
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
Filtronic CFO Represents UK Manufacturing at Downing Street on National Manufacturing Day
Filtronic, based at NETPark, marked National Manufacturing Day with a prestigious visit to Downing Street, where Chief Financial Officer Michael Tyerman attended as a guest of Make UK.
Sep 29
Filtronic Shortlisted for Two Prestigious AIM Awards
Filtronic has been shortlisted in two categories for the AIM Awards 2025: Best Technology Award and Company of the Year Award.
Sep 9
Filtronic Secures Record Breaking SpaceX Order
Filtronic has secured its largest ever contract valued at £47.3m ($62.5m) with its long-standing customer, SpaceX, for the Starlink high-speed internet service.
Aug 26
Filtronic Shortlisted for Two Make UK Regional Awards
Filtronic has been shortlisted as a regional finalist in two categories of the Make UK Manufacturing Awards for the North East, Yorkshire & Humberside region.
Aug 21
Filtronic Highlights Quantum-Ready RF Filters at Quantum.Tech Europe
Filtronic is exhibiting at Quantum.Tech Europe, showcasing its expertise in high-performance filter technologies designed to support emerging quantum applications.
Aug 15
Filtronic Advances Sovereign RF Technologies to Strengthen UK Defence Capabilities
County Durham-based RF specialist Filtronic is playing a key role in bolstering the UK’s sovereign defence capabilities through the development of advanced radio frequency (RF) technologies designed and built entirely in Britain.
Aug 5
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
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
Filtronic bolsters global commercial team with two senior appointments
New Directors of Business Development to drive growth in space and defence sectors in County Durham.
Jul 10
NETPark company doubles its engineering workforce in one year, as UK expansion accelerates
NETPark based Filtronic, a leader in high-performance mmWave technologies, has more than doubled the size of its engineering and project management teams over the past year.
Jul 10
Filtronic doubles revenues to more than £50m thanks to SpaceX momentum
Communications technology trailblazer Filtronic has reported huge growth in revenue and earnings as its raises expectations yet again.
Jun 26
Filtronic unveiled V-Band amplifier at IMS2025
Leading expert in RF and mm-Wave technology, Filtronic, has launched its latest V-band high-frequency amplifier system, Prometheus, at...
Jun 23
Filtronic to continue its award-winning work for Defence leader Leonardo
Filtronic to continue its award-winning work for Defence leader Leonardo
NETPark based Filtronic a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced RF and microwave solutions, is pleased to announce a further contract to supply critical components to Leonardo.
Jun 12
Filtronic secures 'largest to date' £24 million SpaceX deal
The NETPark based technology firm has secured a £24 million contract to supply power amplifiers to SpaceX.
Jun 10
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