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AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI: New orders fall at faster rate in December

The Irish manufacturing sector recorded a second month of deteriorating operating conditions in December as new orders fell sharply, according to the latest AIB PMI® data. 

War in Iran dampens NZ manufacturing optimism despite continued growth

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in March, but at a slower pace, according to the latest BusinessNZ PMI report.

Austin Engineering announces financial report for FY2022

ASX-listed global engineering firm Austin Engineering has reported a 525 per cent growth in net profit after tax (NPAT) in its 2022 financial report.  Austin...

UK car production slumps, while EV manufacturing surges in 2022

The latest result rounds off a volatile year for UK car production, with output down by 17.9 per cent in the month after growth in October and November, with most of the year’s volume loss occurring in the first half. 

AstraZeneca backs LBT Innovations’ drug manufacturing AI development

LBT Innovations has partnered with AstraZeneca to develop artificial intelligence software that would be used in drug manufacturing. 

BAE Systems acquires Radio Frequency Systems as part of national high frequency investment

BAE Systems Australia has purchased Radio Frequency Systems (Australia), a wholly owned subsidiary of Radio Frequency Systems (Germany), following the company's German parent's decision to exit the defence market.

Titomic secures sales of new D623 system to Germany, Spain

Titomic has received two purchase orders for its newly launched Titomic D623 medium-pressure cold spray system, for a total of $270,000. 

Global manufacturing sector maintains growth momentum in April – JP Morgan PMI

In April, the global manufacturing sector maintained its upward trajectory, driven by increased output and new orders, signalling sustained recovery, according to the latest data from the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.

Manufacturing sector faces persistent challenges amid contraction – Ai Group

The latest Ai Group Australian Industry Index for June shows that the manufacturing sector remains in contraction, with the index rising 14.7 points to -25.6 points, marking 26 consecutive months of decline.

JP Morgan reveals global manufacturing output hits 22-month high in May

The global manufacturing sector experienced an upswing in May, with significant improvements in both output and new orders, according to the JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
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