Global manufacturing PMI picks up in January, ends 16-month contraction – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector began seeing signs of stabilisation at the start of 2024 as output climbed higher and the decline in new orders eased up.
ARENA-backed roadmap charts path to domestic PV manufacturing
A comprehensive industry roadmap, backed by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), has charted a strategic course for the development of domestic solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing in Australia.
Swinburne and Sparc Technologies forge future of smart coatings with graphene
Swinburne University of Technology and Sparc Technologies Ltd are teaming up in an innovative collaboration, spearheading the evolution of smart coatings through the Australian Research Council (ARC) research project.
CSIRO and Swinburne join forces to drive green steel, mineral processing
Australia's national science agency CSIRO and Swinburne University of Technology have entered into a new partnership to advance global decarbonisation through research and development in green steel and mineral processing.
ESA deploys first-ever metal 3D printer to the International Space Station
The European Space Agency (ESA) has launched the first metal 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS).
Australian manufacturing PMI shows signs of recovery in January – Judo Bank
Judo Bank's Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) for January indicated a stabilisation in the country's manufacturing sector conditions at the beginning of 2024.
Queensland injects $1.9M into Business Growth Fund for 28 firms
The Queensland Government is injecting $1.9 million into 28 businesses spanning from the Gold Coast to Cairns in a bid to foster growth and development across the Sunshine State,
Aussie steel manufacturing industry gets $200M gov’t boost
The Australian government has announced $200 million in grant funding that aims to help Australian steel manufacturers be globally competitive and secure the future of the local steelmaking industry.
Hazer Group’s demonstration plant delivers first hydrogen and graphite
Australian technology company Hazer Group announced the initiation of its Commercial Demonstration Plant (CDP) and the groundbreaking achievement of the first production of hydrogen and graphite.
National Reconstruction Fund Corporation taps Ivan Power as CEO
The $15 billion National Reconstruction Fund, Australia’s flagship manufacturing initiative, is moving forward with the appointment of Ivan Power as its inaugural CEO.
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