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Mobilicom’s Q1 update shows $1.2m new orders for Tier-1 drone manufacturers

Drone manufacturer Mobilicom has continued to fulfil existing contracts and advance potential sales of its mobile ground control system with AUD 1.2 million new orders in Q1 FY23 from over 50 per cent of Tier-1 drone manufacturers.

Chinese manufacturing growth hits highest level since 2020 – RatingDog

The Chinese manufacturing sector experienced its most significant improvement over the past five years this April, according to the latest RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).

Orbital UAV to complete UAV engine project for Singapore customer

Australian drone manufacturer Orbital UAV said it secured a $2 million contract with a major Singapore customer to continue and complete a multi-fuel unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) engine program. 

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.

Cicada Innovations signs partnership with India’s mach33.aero to bolster international space collaboration

Cicada Innovation’s National Space Industry Hub has ventured into a partnership with India-based deep tech incubator mach33.aero to establish a bilateral international space collaboration...

Orica reports strong half-year performance driven by core blasting business

Orica has reported robust financial results for the half-year period driven by a surge in earnings from its core blasting business and growth in technology and digital solutions.

Orora acquires bottle manufacturing company Saverglass

Australian packaging manufacturer Orora Limited has completed the 100 per cent acquisition of Saverglass SAS, a global company that specialises in the manufacturing, customisation and decoration of high-end glass bottles for wine, cosmetics, perfume, food, and spirit markets.  

Hazer delivers positive half-year results, expands strategic partnerships

Hazer Group has reported a strong start to the financial year, outlining key operational and financial achievements in its half-year results for FY25. 

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. 

AIB Ireland Manufacturing PMI: New orders fall at faster rate in December

The Irish manufacturing sector recorded a second month of deteriorating operating conditions in December as new orders fell sharply, according to the latest AIB PMI® data. 
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