Australia’s manufacturing sector records first contraction of 2025, S&P Global reports
Australia’s manufacturing sector contracted for the first time this year, as new orders declined both domestically and overseas, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
US manufacturing records slowest expansion pace in October
The US manufacturing sector’s market activity has registered a 50.2 per cent rate for the month of October, recording a 0.7-point slip from September’s results.
DroneShield secures portable counter-UAS orders for $2.2m
ASX-listed DroneShield has received two orders totalling approximately $2.2 million for a number of its handheld systems, including the recently launched DroneGun Mk4 portable drone countermeasure equipment.
BluGlass launches GaN laser product suite in San Francisco, expands customer base in Q1...
Australian semiconductor developer BluGlass Limited rolled out the first suite of its commercial gallium nitride (GaN) laser products for customer purchase at Photonics West in San Francisco in January, according to the company's latest quarter activities update.
Quickstep looks to expand Aftermarket unit after review
Quickstep, a leading aerospace composite business in Australia, has decided to keep its Aftermarket business as a core part of the company and is planning to enhance the business through several new growth initiatives
Executive survey highlights tools toward operational agility
A recent study revealed that manufacturing leaders across Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Germany, Singapore, the United States, and the United Kingdom are highly concerned that...
PPK Group’s material interest acquisition with PowerPlus Energy now unconditional
Technology investor PPK Group Limited said its agreement to purchase a 33 per cent interest in Victoria-based storage battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy is now unconditional.
Australia’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in November, S&P Global data shows
Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in November, supported by rising new orders and production, according to the latest PMI data from S&P Global.
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.
Hearing aid brand Cochlear sees positive FY 2022 financial results
ASX-listed hearing devices manufacturer Cochlear Limited has reported a record sales revenue of $1.6 billion for the end of fiscal year 2022, a whopping...
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