Saturday, October 31, 2026

Bosch hits 2022 targets, secures growth opportunities

German engineering company Bosch said it was able to boost sales and performance in the fiscal year 2022 “despite the challenging macroeconomic situation” with overall sales of €88.4 billion (AUD $137.5 billion), according to preliminary figures. 

FBR to evaluate Hadrian X robot under US demonstration program

FBR Limited, an ASX-listed robotic technology company, has signed a demonstration program agreement with CRH Ventures America to jointly construct up to 10 houses in the United States with FBR’s Hadrian X construction robot. 

RWC signs $160M acquisition of Holman Industries

Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) has agreed to acquire Holman Industries, a leading manufacturer and distributor of branded plumbing and watering products in Australia, for $160 million. 

Orbital UAV secures $3m WA grant following performance milestone

Uncrewed aerial vehicle manufacturer Orbital UAV has received a $3 million grant from the Western Australian government after the company reached an agreed performance milestone during the second half of 2022. 

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. 

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.

Australian wine industry faces high stock levels amid steady sales, production cut

Despite a challenging year marked by the lowest wine production in 15 years, the Australian wine industry continues to face pressure from historically high national wine inventory levels, as revealed in Wine Australia's Wine Production, Sales, and Inventory Report 2023.

Orica acquires leading geospatial tools maker Axis Mining Technology

ASX-listed mining company Orica has completed the acquisition of Axis Mining Technology, a manufacturing leader for specialised geospatial tools and instruments for the mining industry. 

Production growth to slow as global dairy markets enter transition: Rabobank

Production growth in Australia’s dairy sector is expected to continue through the 2026/27 season, although at a more measured pace, as slowing global milk supply and rising demand for dairy proteins reshape market conditions, according to Rabobank.

BlueScope Distribution launches new aluminium routing machine

BlueScope Distribution Melbourne has completed the installation of its new CNC flatbed aluminium routing machine, which will enable the processing of products for customers across a wide range of manufacturing industries. 
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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.