Thursday, October 8, 2026

Manufacturing sector contraction slows, new export orders rise – Judo Bank

Australia's manufacturing sector continued to experience a slight deterioration in operating conditions during May, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank.

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. 

Australian company Novonix to produce battery materials in MENA region

Battery technology company Novonix has partnered with TAQAT Development Company to establish an incorporated joint venture that will produce anode materials needed for manufacturing...

New business index drags down US PMI Composite Output in December

December has seen a further decline in output for US private sector firms, according to the latest flash PMI data from S&P Global. 

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.

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. 

Building materials leader CSR agrees to buy Woven Image to scale market offering

Australian building products company CSR Limited has agreed to acquire Woven Image, a leading company in sustainable design-led acoustic finishes and textiles for $43 million. 

War in Iran dampens NZ manufacturing optimism despite continued growth

New Zealand’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in March, but at a slower pace, according to the latest BusinessNZ PMI report.

Core Lithium opens Northern Territory’s first lithium mine

ASX-listed mining company Core Lithium has opened its $89 million Finniss Lithium mine in the Northern Territory.  

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. 
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