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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.
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
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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