Latest Commonwealth Bank Manufacturing PMI shows slight improvement amidst relaxing COVID restrictions
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s latest Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) showed that the country’s manufacturing sector has improved despite remaining in contraction for the...
ARENA opens $30m fund to reduce emissions in aviation industry
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced the launch of a $30 million Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Funding Initiative to reduce emissions in the aviation sector.
New 3D metal printer to drive innovation and create advanced manufacturing jobs for Territorians
The NT Government is investing in a new 3D printer that could turn 3D metal printing, which currently is just making prototypes of parts,...
JP Morgan’s global manufacturing PMI shows weak expansion in Q1 2025
The global manufacturing sector showed only a slight improvement in March, with the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI registering 50.3, down slightly from 50.6 in February.
Northrop Grumman to open new Electronic Sustainment Centre of Excellence in Sydney
Global security company Northrop Grumman will invest $50 million in an advanced defence electronics maintenance and sustainment centre located in Western Sydney.
Northrop said the...
Naval Group launches Australian industry capability survey
Naval Group Australia has announced that it is ‘seeking input’ from local suppliers regarding the capabilities and products they can offer to the Attack...
Australian food manufacturer launches gluten-free baking mixes
Well and Good, a Melbourne-based manufacturer of high-quality allergen-free products, has introduced two new gluten-free baking mixes named Caramel Slice Mix and Crumble Cake Mix.
Sparc Technologies advances graphene netting with gov’t support
Sparc Technologies and Flinders University have secured funding under Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) Ignite grant program to advance the development of graphene-enhanced aquaculture netting.
Aussie companies collaborate to build new diagnostic tech to boost local manufacturing
Scientists from the Department of Defence and ZiP Diagnostics have teamed up with Health Security Systems Australia (HSSA) to create a point-of-care (POC) diagnostic capability for the detection of priority diseases in the Indo-Pacific area.
Orbital UAV to deliver engine development support to Anduril
Uncrewed aerial vehicle company Orbital UAV was selected to provide engine development support for US-based defence products company Anduril Industries.
As part of the initial...
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Forecasting the future: GridBeyond’s new tool supports smarter energy planning
As Australia’s energy landscape grows more dynamic, businesses operating in the National Electricity Market (NEM) face increasing challenges – from rising costs and evolving regulations to the growing presence of decentralised and renewable energy sources.
