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Australian manufacturing shows greater stability in July, S&P Global Flash PMI finds

Australia's manufacturing sector showed further signs of stabilisation in July as the country's private sector recorded stronger growth, with renewed demand supporting output, hiring and business activity, according to the latest flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data released by S&P Global.

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.

Austal launches largest ferry built at its Philippines shipyard

Shipbuilder Austal Philippines has delivered the 115-metre, high-speed vehicle-passenger ferry Express 5, the largest ferry constructed by an Austal shipyard.

Australian manufacturing sector extends expansion into December, S&P Global PMI shows

Australia’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in December, marking a second consecutive month of modest improvement in manufacturing conditions, according to the latest S&P Global Australia Manufacturing PMI data.

Anteris granted utility patent for heart valve replacement technology

Australian biotechnology company Anteris Technologies announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a utility patent for its novel DurAVR transcatheter heart valve (THV).

Australian industry remains in contraction for a year— Ai Group

The Australian industry marked its 12th consecutive month in construction territory after seeing a fallback in demand and activity in April. 

Australian manufacturing sees further decline in June— Ai Group

Australia’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in June, led down by the chemicals industry, according to the latest survey from the Ai Group. 

New Zealand manufacturing growth reaches five-year high as PMI surges

New Zealand's manufacturing sector recorded its strongest monthly expansion in nearly five years, with the latest BNZ–BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI) rising sharply in June, according to the New Zealand Government.

3D printing construction market projected to surpass USD 397.5b by 2030

A recent study by SkyQuest Technology Consulting has found that the 3D printing construction market is projected to surpass USD 397.5 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 87.38 per cent from 2023 to 2030.

China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog

China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.
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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.