Tuesday, October 27, 2026

China’s manufacturing sector sees growth amid pandemic restrictions

The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has increased to 51.6 in February 2023 from 49.2 in January, marking the first uptick in the sector since last July and the highest reading in eight months, after an abrupt shift in COVID policy. 

Origin Energy invests $4 million in Allegro’s Redox Flow Battery development

Australian energy giant Origin Energy Power has purchased a 5 per cent equity stake in ReNu Energy’s investee company, Allegro Energy, for a total of $4 million. 

S&P Global: Australian manufacturing sees stronger new orders despite output dip

Australia’s manufacturing sector recorded mixed conditions in August, with new orders growing at their fastest pace since January while production edged lower, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI.

Australian Producer Price Index reports positive figures as manufacturing input prices went up

The Australian Producer Price Index has increased by 5.2 per cent in Q1 year-over-year versus a forecasted 5.0 per cent, while input prices to manufacturing rose 0.6 per cent over the quarter and rose 5.0 per cent over the past 12 months.

XTEK receives new SUAS spare parts order from Australian Defence

ASX-listed international defence industry company XTEK Limited secured a $3.4 million order contract with the Australian Department of Defence for the delivery of spare parts in support of its existing Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) fleet.

War in Middle East drives Japan’s sharpest supply delays in 15 years

Japan’s manufacturing industry experienced a significant rebound at the start of the second quarter of the year, marking its healthiest performance in over four years.

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.

AML3D posts record quarterly cash receipts amid boost in ARCEMY sales

Wire additive manufacturing developer AML3D Limited has received more than $1 million in customer cash receipts, setting a new quarterly earnings record for the company. 

First Graphene to trial graphene-enhanced sustainable cement

Graphitic materials provider First Graphene said it is slated to begin one of the world’s largest-scale trials of graphene-enhanced green cement in June. 

Quickstep inks deal with TB2 for UAV development work

Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep has signed a contract with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developer TB2 to provide engineering and structural integration services for the incorporation of the TB2 Pod Interface system into customer aircraft. 
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains

Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.