Quickstep collaborative project to reduce composite production cost
Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep has collaborated with the Sovereign Manufacturing Automation for Composites CRC (SoMAC CRC) and Deakin University’s Institute for Intelligent Systems Research and Innovation to help address the high cost of large-scale composite production.
ANZ businesses need ESG scorecard boost to attract investors, research reveals
A study conducted by Intuit Research has highlighted the significance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) sustainability scorecard for businesses in Australia and New Zealand to attract more investors.
Counter-UAS manufacturer DroneShield secures R&D contract with Five Eyes Defence Department
DroneShield has been awarded a two-year research and development (R&D) contract for $9.9 million by a Five Eyes Department of Defence (DoD), with approximately $4.5 million expected in the third and fourth quarters of 2023.
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.
US manufacturing sees expansion in July, says Feds
The US manufacturing industry has shown growth beyond initial projections in July, according to a Reuters report citing the US Federal Reserve.
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Australian Manufacturing PMI declines to 50.2 in December— Judo Bank
Market activity in Australia’s manufacturing sector has experienced further contraction at the end of 2022, with the seasonally adjusted S&P Global Australia Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) standing at 50.2.
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.
Sparc’s new Adelaide-based graphene manufacturing facility now underway
Sparc Technologies said construction has begun for its new modular and scalable manufacturing facility for graphene-based additive products in Adelaide.
Silex eyes nuclear fuel production with GLE, Dominion Energy cooperation
Australian laser enrichment technology developer Silex Systems has announced that Global Laser Enrichment (GLE) and Dominion Energy Services have signed a non-binding letter of intent to spearhead cooperation in the nuclear fuel supply chain.
Australia’s private sector sees slower contraction in January, says Judo Bank
At the onset of 2024, Australia's private sector faced continued challenges, with the Judo Bank Flash Australia Composite PMI Output Index reporting a reading of 48.1 in January, indicating a fourth consecutive month of business activity decline.
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 enters final run-up to Brisbane debut
Australia’s manufacturing sector continues to play a critical role in the national economy, underpinned by ongoing investment in advanced technologies, automation, and high-value production.
