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Manufacturing growth accelerates in January as output, orders and hiring strengthen, S&P Global says

Australia’s manufacturing sector recorded faster growth in January, with manufacturing output and new orders rising at quicker paces, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index data from S&P Global.

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. 

Australian private sector continues to slow down in December

The latest Judo Bank Australia Composite PMI result marks a decline from November’s 48.0 and signals a third consecutive contraction in private sector output. 

EMVision bags $1.75m manufacturing grant payment

Brain imaging company EMVision Medical Devices Limited has received a cash progress payment of $1,750,000 under its Modern Manufacturing Initiative (MMI) grant award.

AML3D secures $3m via shares placement

Metal additive manufacturing company AML3D said it raised $3 million through a placement of shares to a range of sophisticated investors. 

Novonix unveils results of Hatch’s engineering study on proprietary zero-waste cathode synthesis process

Novonix, an ASX-listed manufacturer of battery materials and technology, has announced the results of the Hatch engineering report on its proprietary cathode synthesis process. 

Titomic backs SAE International’s Cold Spray AM Specifications development

ASX-listed cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic is the latest addition to SAE International’s sponsors for the development of SAE Cold Spray AM Specifications. 

Manufacturing growth slows in February as S&P Global PMI signals softer expansion

Australia’s manufacturing sector remained in expansion in February, but growth lost momentum as new orders slowed and output edged into contraction, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI®) data released by S&P Global.

Austal reports strong growth, eyes further expansion in 2025

Austal Limited has reported strong financial growth in the first half of the 2025 financial year, with earnings exceeding expectations and a record order book supporting future expansion.

Orbital UAV clinches $1.5m grant from gov’t following performance milestone

Australian drone manufacturer Orbital UAV has secured a $1.5 million grant from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science & Innovation, after the company reached an agreed performance milestone during the second half of 2023.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP

Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.