Tuesday, April 14, 2026

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. 

European manufacturing slips to record lows in October

The eurozone’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in October, declining to 46.4— the lowest level since May 2020. 

Altech Chemicals showcases new CERENERGY ABS60 battery pack

ASX-listed battery manufacturer Altech Chemicals has unveiled its CERENERGY Sodium Alumina Solid State 60 kWh battery pack, ABS60.  

Australia’s food industry adapts to post-pandemic market shifts – Rabobank

Australia’s food market is entering a "new normal" following a volatile five-year period shaped by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures, according to a new Rabobank report.

Saunders to overhaul bp’s biofuel storage in Western Australia

Engineering and construction company Saunders International Limited has secured a $42 million contract to provide tank refurbishment and modification services for bp’s renewable fuels project in Western Australia. 

Titomic doubled down on revenue diversification in FY22

Global cold-spray additive manufacturing company Titomic has reported a sales revenue of $3.8 million for fiscal year 2022, a seven-time increase compared to that...

Quickstep to supply F-35 vertical tail components in new contract

Quickstep Holdings has secured an $11.3 million purchase order for its Lot 17 F-35 vertical tail components from Marand Precision Engineering, a longstanding to Quickstep on the F-35 program. 

Quickstep to establish Kansas manufacturing plant to expand US market presence

Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep announced the selection of Wichita, Kansas as the preferred location for its first engineering and manufacturing facility in the United States. 

Incitec Pivot sells US ammonia facility for $2.5b

Incitec Pivot Limited has agreed to sell its ammonia manufacturing facility in Waggaman, Louisiana to CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) for USD 1.675 billion (AUD 2.5 billion).

3D Systems sets forth an enhanced proposal to merge with Stratasys

3D Systems has submitted an improved proposal to Stratasys' Board of Directors, which would combine the firms in a cash and stock transaction, converting each Stratasys ordinary share into $7.50 in cash and 1.3223 newly issued shares of 3D Systems stock. 
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