Tuesday, October 27, 2026

China’s PMI shows manufacturing activity decline in October

The Chinese manufacturing industry’s purchasing manager index (PMI) has seen a 0.9 per cent decrease in October, indicating a shrinking market activity in the country. 

More than 100 companies push for 1 million EVs by 2027

Over 100 companies and organisations have called for a push to get 1 million electric cars on Australian roads by 2027. 

Regional Victoria records nation-leading low unemployment levels

Victoria has recorded the lowest regional unemployment rate in Australia, sitting at 2.9 per cent while the nation is at 3.1 per cent, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. 

WA looks to establish wind turbine manufacturing industry

The Western Australian government has commissioned a study into the feasibility of establishing a local wind turbine components manufacturing industry. 

Quickstep awarded $803,000 grant for hydrogen storage development

The New South Wales government has granted aerospace composite company Quickstep an $803,000 R&D award to develop intelligent composite hydrogen storage solutions. 

BAE Systems Australia to continue periscope systems support for Navy

BAE Systems Australia recently secured a $45 million, three-year extension to its Royal Australian Navy contract to provide in-service periscope support for Collins Class submarines. 

AU, NZ companies using data show more growth potential— report

Australian and New Zealand organisations that leverage data have the potential to grow their annual business revenue by an average of 9.5 per cent, according to a report from Amazon Web Services (AWS). 

Australia’s Federal Budget reveals manufacturing, energy priorities

The Australian government has released its 2022-23 Budget with plans to help priority sectors grow their industrial base and diversify the economy by supporting regional development. 

Queensland seeks to attract students to join hydrogen industry

Queensland is cementing its position as a global green hydrogen leader with the expansion of the Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP). 

Boeing secures sustainment service agreement for NZ’s P-8A fleet

Boeing has expanded its presence in New Zealand with a new head agreement that would support the NZ Defence Force’s new P-8A Poseidon maritime...
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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.