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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 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.
4 days ago
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
Growth on radar as County Durham tech firm seals defence deal
Filtronic is set to supply parts to aerospace operator Leonardo. The parts will be made at Filtronic’s NETPark base, in Sedgefield, County Durham, and be delivered during the second half of its next financial year.
May 30
County Durham Tech firm Filtronic wins Airbus satellite contract
Filtronic has secured a contract to help expand global broadband connectivity and is set to supply filter and diplexer assemblies to Airbus Defence and Space.
May 16
Filtronic 'set for growth' as demand fuels progress
NETPark-based technology firm is primed to “exceed market expectations” after fresh contracts and factory investments bolstered its progress.
May 7
A County Durham technology firm helps beam up next-gen satcoms
Filtronic is playing a key role in the future of European satellite communications.
Apr 25
Filtronic expands work with Elon Musk's SpaceX a year on from landmark agreement
NETPark-based tech manufacturer Filtronic has boosted its multimillion-dollar work with US rocket company SpaceX amid what it says is...
Mar 20
Spotlight on Filtronic: Pioneering RF Technology at NETPark
Meet Filtronic, one of our NETPark Tennants. Experts in state-of-the-art components for radio frequency (RF), microwave, and mmWave...
Feb 22, 2024
Filtronic wins £2m satellite communications contract
NETPark based, electronics manufacturer Filtronic has secured a £2m contract in the satellite communications market. It has been...
Feb 6, 2023
Q&A from Thomas Manklow, RF Graduate Engineer at Filtronic
Why you were attracted to RF I studied a general engineering course at Durham University, specialising into electronics part way through....
Jan 27, 2023
Filtronic toasts £500,000 deal with UK defence customer
North tech manufacturer Filtronic has secured a £500,000 contract with a UK defence customer. The electronic component manufacturer,...
Jul 12, 2022
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