Thursday, February 19, 2026

AstraZeneca backs LBT Innovations’ drug manufacturing AI development

LBT Innovations has partnered with AstraZeneca to develop artificial intelligence software that would be used in drug manufacturing. 

Silex Systems to drive laser enrichment tech commercialisation with $120m placement

Laser technology developer Silex Systems has raised $120 million from an institutional placement after receiving strong support from local and international investors. 

4DMedical receives gov’t funding to further develop lung scanner tech

Australian respiratory imaging tech company 4DMedical Limited has secured $1.1 million in funding from the Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech (CTCM) program, an initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund delivered by MTPConnect. 

Small business optimism declines as expectations for better business conditions worsens in December

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index declined 2.1 points in December to 89.8, marking the 12th consecutive month below the 49-year average of 98.

Halo Food subsidiary inks manufacturing agreement with Fonterra

ASX-listed Halo Food Co. Limited announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Keytone Enterprises has signed a multi-million-dollar deal with Fonterra to manufacture milk powder stock keeping units (SKUs).

CSR announces $100 million on-market repurchase plan

CSR is buying back up to $100 million in shares on-market, as the company positions itself to invest in both long-term growth strategy and...

Quickstep teams up with ST Engineering to serve Australasian nacelle market

Quickstep, a leading aerospace composite business in Australia, has partnered with ST Engineering’s Commercial Aerospace business to deliver nacelle maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) across the complete range of Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft in the Australasian market. 

Global Manufacturing activity sees slower downturns in November

The Global manufacturing sector is moving closer to stabilisation in November, according to the latest composite index from JP Morgan and S&P Global. 

Australian manufacturing PMI ends 2023 with continued downturn – Judo Bank

Contractionary conditions in the Australian manufacturing sector persisted to the end of 2023 as domestic and global demand continued to decline, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank. 

Orora delivers 14.6% EBIT growth and 28.2% earnings per share growth

Media Release by Orora Financial highlights for the year ended 30 June 2022 Sales revenue of $4,090.8 million, up 15.6% (up 13.0% on a constant...
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Australian Manufacturing Week 2026 to make Brisbane debut

Australia’s leading advanced manufacturing showcase, Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW), is set to return in 2026, marking its first-ever event in Brisbane.