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New Zealand manufacturing shows growth in August— survey

New Zealand’s manufacturing industry has seen yet another expansion for the month of August, according to the BusinessNZ Performance Manufacturing Index.  The sector’s seasonally adjusted...

Orbital kickstarts UAS engine delivery for Australian Army contract

Orbital UAV has begun the delivery of engine builds for Insitu Pacific’s next-generation tactical UAS for the Australian Army.

J.P.Morgan PMI shows global manufacturing growth eased in June

Global manufacturing activity remained in expansion territory in June, although the pace of growth eased for a second consecutive month, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.

JP Morgan index shows global manufacturing contraction returns

Global manufacturing activity slipped back into contraction in July, as weak demand, lower exports, and cautious sentiment continued to weigh on production across major regions, according to the latest J.P.Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.

Cement maker James Hardie posts $201 million APAC income for Q1 2023

ASX-listed cement manufacturing company James Hardie Industries has posted a $200.1 million revenue from its fibre cement segment sales in the Asia Pacific for...

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.

Schaffer posts $5m NPAT in FY23 half-year results

Automotive leather manufacturing company Schaffer Corporation Limited has reported 1H23 statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $5.1 million, reflecting a difficult first half for the Automotive Leather Division.

Rio Tinto expands US production with new copper supply investment

Rio Tinto is strengthening its position in the US copper supply chain by investing in its Kennecott mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, through funding worth $498 million intended for the development of an area known as the North Rim Skarn (NRS).

DroneShield secures another $11m government order for counter-drone system

ASX-listed DroneShield said a government agency customer has made an $11 million purchase order for its counter-drone/counter-unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) equipment

First Graphene to trial graphene-enhanced sustainable cement

Graphitic materials provider First Graphene said it is slated to begin one of the world’s largest-scale trials of graphene-enhanced green cement in June. 
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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.