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Aussie manufacturing sector records slower contraction in April – Judo Bank

Australia’s manufacturing sector experienced a slight contraction in April, but the pace of deterioration was notably slower than in previous months, according to the latest data from Judo Bank's PMI report.

FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks

Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks. 

Cement maker James Hardie posts $201 million APAC income for Q1 2023

ASX-listed cement manufacturing company James Hardie Industries has posted a $200.1 million revenue from its fibre cement segment sales in the Asia Pacific for...

DroneShield receives backing from US tech firm Epirus

ASX-listed tech provider DroneShield has received a $3.7 million investment from Epirus through a placement of 18,500,000 fully paid ordinary shares in DroneShield. 

Orica acquires leading geospatial tools maker Axis Mining Technology

ASX-listed mining company Orica has completed the acquisition of Axis Mining Technology, a manufacturing leader for specialised geospatial tools and instruments for the mining industry. 

Global manufacturing performance sees four-year peak – JP Morgan

The global manufacturing sector has seen its strongest performance since June 2022, pushed by higher rates in output and new orders.

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 airline Rex invests in electric-powered, emission-free aviation

Australian independent regional and domestic airline Regional Express (Rex) has announced an investment in Dovetail Electric Aviation, the company pioneering the conversion of turbine-powered aircraft to electric, emission-free propulsion. 

Quickstep to manufacture F-35 components for Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman has signed a six-year contract with Quickstep Holdings for the delivery of Australian-made components for the F-35 aerospace program. 

Anteris marks first successful implantation of DurAVR THV heart valve

ASX-listed biotechnology company Anteris Technologies has announced the successful use of its DurAVR THV biomimetic valve in a valve-in-valve (ViV) procedure. 
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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.