Sparc Technologies secures nearly $1 million in R&D tax refund
Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has received a $934,195 research and development tax refund as part of the Australian government’s R&D tax incentive, relating to the 2022 financial year.
Australia’s 4.6% decline in labour productivity driven by pandemic, low unemployment rate
The Productivity Commission’s 2023 Bulletin has revealed that the 4.6 per cent fall in labour productivity for the 12 months to March 2023 is brought about by the unwinding of COVID-19-related effects and historically low unemployment rate.
AM market exceeds $3B revenue in Q3 2022
The additive manufacturing market has seen a continuous year-over-year growth for the third quarter of 2022, marking the fourth consecutive quarter that the entire AM industry saw revenue exceeding $3 billion.
Global manufacturing expansion continues in July as PMI growth eases: J.P.Morgan
Global manufacturing activity continued to expand in July, although the pace of improvement eased for a second straight month, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI®, which showed sustained growth in production, new orders and employment while highlighting ongoing uncertainty surrounding the sector.
Manufacturing PMI rises in April as supply disruptions and inflation intensify, S&P Global says
Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in April, but underlying conditions remained weak as inflationary pressures and supply disruptions intensified, according to S&P Global.
Vocational apprenticeship completion rates drop in latest industry report
Completion rates for apprentices and trainees who began training in 2017 decreased to 55.7 per cent, a 1.2 per cent drop compared to the...
JP Morgan: global manufacturing activity slumps further in November
The Global Performance of Manufacturing Index’s (PMI) downturn intensified in November, hitting a 29-month low as companies face weaker intakes of new business, slower international trade flows, and continued high costs.
US manufacturing sector sees fastest PMI deterioration in December
US manufacturers have seen a steep decline in the health of the industry during the last month of 2022, according to the latest PMI...
AML3D boosts US presence with new US Navy alloy testing contract
Wire Additive Manufacturing developer AML3D Limited has signed a contract for an alloy characterisation and testing program to support the US Navy’s submarine industrial base.
CSR Limited improves NPAT by 17% with strong business performance, manufacturing productivity
CSR Limited, a major Australian industrial company, has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $225 million for the fiscal year ended 31 March 2023, up 17 per cent from $193 million the previous year.
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AMCA Impact Study highlights AI’s role in improving HVAC safety compliance
A new AMCA Impact Study has highlighted the growing challenge of helping HVAC contractors access reliable safety and compliance information quickly, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses operating in Australia's highly regulated construction environment.
