Saturday, February 28, 2026

Orbital UAV to raise $4M to boost engine development programs

Orbital UAV is raising $4 million through the issue of approximately 28.6 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.14 per new share to support its existing engine development programs. 

Titomic backs SAE International’s Cold Spray AM Specifications development

ASX-listed cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic is the latest addition to SAE International’s sponsors for the development of SAE Cold Spray AM Specifications. 

EOS secures financing to back restructuring efforts

Defence and aerospace company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has ventured into a financing agreement with major shareholder Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (WHSP)...

Australia’s private sector sees slower contraction in January, says Judo Bank

At the onset of 2024, Australia's private sector faced continued challenges, with the Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index reporting a reading of 48.1 in January, indicating a fourth consecutive month of business activity decline.

Global 3D printing high-performance plastic market expected to grow at 8.5% CAGR by 2029

The market for high-performance plastics used in 3D printing is expected to expand significantly between 2023 and 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.45 per cent, reaching a value of USD 184.5 million by that year, according to market research firm BlueWeave Consulting.

Sparc Technologies secures nearly $1 million in R&D tax refund

Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has received a $934,195 research and development tax refund as part of the Australian government’s R&D tax incentive, relating to the 2022 financial year. 

Australian industry activity sees slower decline in May— Ai Group

The Ai Group’s Australian Industry Index has seen a moderated contraction in May 2023 and now stands at -10.9 points, up by 9.3 from April’s steep fall, signalling deteriorating conditions in the market and the 13th month the index has been in contraction.

Orbital UAV clinches $1.5m grant from gov’t following performance milestone

Australian drone manufacturer Orbital UAV has secured a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation, after the company reached an agreed performance milestone during the second half of 2023.

Fonterra announces lift in Farmgate Milk Price and FY25 earnings guidance

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has revealed a 50 cent increase in its 2024/25 forecast Farmgate Milk Price midpoint, now sitting at $9.00 per kgMS. 

Australian PMI contracts to 44.7 in 2022’s final result

Australia’s Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) slipped further into contraction territory in November following three months of flat conditions. 
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.