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A new North East technology event is aiming to strengthen the region’s start-up ecosystem by bringing founders together to discuss the realities of building scalable businesses.

Kromek Group says it has made “steady operational” progress across its principal divisions despite ongoing geopolitical disruption.

Kromek Group CEO Dr Arnab Basu has spoken to LBC to mark the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, reflecting on how the catastrophe changed global understanding of nuclear safety and ongoing importance of radiation detection.

The County Palatine of Durham has appointed Dr Arnab Basu MBE as High Sheriff for the 2026/27 civic year.

NETPark-based technology company Kromek Group plc has collaborated with Argon Electronics to develop a new training simulator for its advanced D5 RIID radiation detector. The simulator allows operators to carry out realistic radiological search exercises without the need for live radioactive sources, making training safer while still delivering highly accurate scenarios. Using patented RaFTS spectrometry simulation technology from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, the s

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.

Kromek colleagues presented St Margaret’s with a £500 donation, raised through proceeds from the Kromek tuck shop and a range of staff fundraising activities.

Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, announces its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 October 2025.

The Sedgefield-based detection technology business is gearing up for the next phase of growth after securing a £6m funding package from HSBC UK.

BusinessLive has revealed its standout North East companies for 2025 and NETPark is proud to see two of its own leading the charge.

Pioneering North East breast cancer research showcased at major international medical imaging conference

Kromek, a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection segments, announces its final results for the year ended 30 April 2025.

Kromek Group plc, a leading developer of radiation detection technology, has announced a new partnership with Siegrist GmbH, who are now the official distributors of Kromek products in Germany.

Kromek (AIM: KMK), a global detection company delivering best-in-class solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection markets, is...

A technology firm behind equipment used to diagnose serious illness has secured a further $5 million as part of a “landmark” deal.

Kromek, the cutting-edge tech firm headquartered at NETPark in Sedgefield, has first contract award under the UK Government’s Radiological Nuclear Detection Framework.

The NETPark- based technology firm behind equipment helping diagnose illness and foil terror plots says it has hit “another major milestone” after completing a factory expansion.

As a global leader in advanced imaging and CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) detection technology, NETPark-based...

NETPark based technology firm behind equipment used to foil terror plots has secured £670,000 supply deals.