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Schneider Electric names former Kimberly Clark exec as supply chain VP

Energy management and automation Schneider Electric has appointed Tina Hu as the new vice president for global supply chain and customer experience for Pacific...

Toyota Hilux to get 48V technology in 2024 with 10% better fuel economy

Toyota Australia is set to offer approximately 10 per cent fuel economy improvement for certain HiLux models, compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants, when upgraded versions fitted with 48-volt technology arrive in the first half of 2024.

Eurozone Manufacturing PMI remains in contraction territory in January

The latest S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reading rose for a third successive month to 48.8 in January, up from 47.8 in December. 

Australian food and grocery industry exhibits growth despite pandemic’s economic pressures, says watchdog

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector has seen a growth in value in 2020 and 2021— to approximately $133.6 billion— despite disruptions caused by...

Additive manufacturing, material market could surpass $183b by 2032 – report says

The market for additive manufacturing (AM) and materials could reach USD 183 billion (AUD 275 billion) by 2032, a 21.2 per cent spike in CAGR, as a result of the growing popularity of 3D printing, according to a market report from Future Market Insights.

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.

Orica reports surge in full-year net profit, forecasts earnings boost for FY24

Mining and infrastructure solutions developer Orica Limited has revealed robust financial results for the year ending 30 September 2023, showcasing a significant uplift in performance driven by effective strategy execution and commercial discipline.

Stratasys and Desktop Metal to merge in deal valued at USD 1.8b

Additive manufacturing companies Stratasys and Desktop Metal have announced they have entered into a definitive agreement where the two companies will combine in an all-stock transaction valued at around USD 1.8 billion (AUD 2.77 billion).

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.

Drone tech provider Nightingale Security secures contracts with global giants

ASX-listed drone manufacturer Nightingale Intelligence Systems is wrapping up the year with new contracts with global giants including energy company Haliburton and global information management company Iron Mountain. 
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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.