UNSW engineers develop solar-powered method to produce ammonia
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have converted a traditional silicon solar panel into a device that produces ammonia in a significantly more environmentally friendly way.
Global manufacturing decline: Five major insights from July’s PMI report
Global manufacturing experienced a notable decline in July, according to the latest PMI survey data released by S&P Global Market Intelligence.
Austal USA wins $55M contract for two additional Navy LCUs
Austal announced that its US subsidiary, Austal USA, has been awarded a contract modification valued at USD 54,997,317 (AUD 84,455,364) for the construction of two additional Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1700-class vessels for the United States Navy.
Judo Bank PMI: Manufacturing employment declines as new orders fall
Australia’s manufacturing sector conditions further deteriorated at the start of the second half of 2024, according to the latest PMI data from Judo Bank.
Global manufacturing growth stalls as PMI drops below 50.0 – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector experienced a significant setback at the start of the second half of 2024 as July saw output expand at the weakest rate in the current seven-month sequence of increases.
Update on National EV Strategy boosts local manufacturing
The National Electric Vehicle Strategy (the Strategy) update for 2023-24 has been released, showcasing a period of rapid evolution in Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape.
UOW researchers among Australia’s top 100 future fellows
Two outstanding University of Wollongong (UOW) researchers, Professor Lisa Kervin and Dr Nana Wang, have secured highly coveted Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships.
Australia poised to achieve record 100,000 EV sales in 2024
Australia is on track to achieve a milestone in electric vehicle (EV) sales this year, with projections indicating the country could surpass 100,000 EV sales despite challenging economic conditions.
Alcoa expands reach with Alumina acquisition
Alcoa Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Alumina Limited, a move that enhances Alcoa’s position in the global aluminium industry.
Queensland manufacturers open doors for Inside Advanced Manufacturing 2024
Queensland is gearing up to spotlight its manufacturing prowess with "Inside Advanced Manufacturing 2024," a statewide event set to run from 2 to 13 September.
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From ship repair to autonomous underwater vehicles: Griffin Industrial’s next chapter with growth capital
Some of Australia’s most critical manufacturing happens where almost no one sees it: inside a fuel tank on a Navy tanker, in a machine shop south of Perth, on a workshop floor in western Sydney where a team is helping build autonomous underwater vehicles. Griffin Industrial does all three.
