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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.


Kromek Group seals $800k deal with US customer for key ‘dirty bomb’ detectors
County Durham tech innovator Kromek Group plc has announced a contract worth $800,000 with a US customer. The NETPark-based business,...
Jan 9, 2023


North East tech innovator Kromek seals new deal with US giant Smiths Detection
North East tech innovator Kromek has sealed a new deal with a US supplier of security screening equipment. The NET Park based business,...
Dec 20, 2022


Kromek seals $1.3m deal for ‘dirty bomb’ detectors with American customer
Radiation tech specialist Kromek said it expects to see half-year revenues rise 45% after sealing a $1.3m deal for its wearable ‘dirty...
Nov 21, 2022


Radiation tech specialist to see half year revenues rise 45%
Radiation tech specialist Kromek said it expects to see half year revenues rise 45% after sealing a $1.3m deal for its wearable ‘dirty...
Nov 18, 2022


Kromek secures £5m bio-detection contract
Kromek awarded £5m biological threat-detection contract by UK Government Department. The three-year contract awarded for development and...
Nov 16, 2022


Kromek completes £1.14m fundraise
NETPark based detection technology developer Kromek has completed a £1.14m fundraise which will be used to provide additional working...
Aug 24, 2022


Kromek wins over $750k in new orders
NETPark based Kromek (AIM: KMK), a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and...
Aug 1, 2022


Kromek signs distribution deal for radiation detection kit in US and South American markets
Radiation detection innovator Kromek has signed a distribution deal with Smiths Detection Inc, a supplier of security screening equipment...
Jul 6, 2022


Kromek lands US order to provide kit for detecting smuggling of radioactive substances
County Durham’s Kromek has secured a £554,000 ($695,000) order to provide wearable radiation detection equipment to a customer in the US....
May 25, 2022


NETPark based Kromek Anticipating ‘Accelerated Growth’
Detection technology developer Kromek has said it is expecting accelerated growth for the year ahead, following a strong H2 2022, despite...
May 15, 2022


Kromek awarded £1.7m contract from UK government-related customer
Kromek (AIM: KMK), a leading developer of radiation and bio-detection technology solutions for the advanced imaging and CBRN detection...
Apr 3, 2022


NETPark based Kromek help protect world leaders at NATO summits
A COMPANY from County Durham is ensuring that world leaders will be protected from nuclear-related attacks after deploying their...
Mar 31, 2022
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