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.
Toyota Hilux to get 48V technology in 2024 with 10% better fuel economy
Toyota Australia is set to offer approximately 10 per cent fuel economy improvement for certain HiLux models, compared to the current 2.8-litre turbo diesel variants, when upgraded versions fitted with 48-volt technology arrive in the first half of 2024.
Cann Group names Peter Koetsier as new CEO
Cann Group, a leading manufacturer and supplier of innovative cannabis medicines, appointed Peter Koetsier as its new chief executive officer, effective 16 January 2023.
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 manufacturers to face enduring cost crisis in 2023
The Australian manufacturing sector is set to see a downward trend in the upcoming months as high inflation, spiralling energy costs, and ongoing labour shortage drag the industry's economic outlook, according to the latest ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends.
EOS seeks green light as Ukraine weapons systems provider
ASX-listed defence and space company Electro Optic Systems is engaged in active contract negotiations on the prospective supply of a significant number of Remote Weapons Systems (RWS) and related components and spares for Ukraine.
BlueScope announces $851m EBIT for FY2023’s first half
ASX-listed steelmaker BlueScope has posted an underlying EBIT of $851 million and a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $599 million for the first half of fiscal year 2023.
DroneShield to supply equipment, services with $33m US gov’t contract
Counter-UAS solutions manufacturer DroneShield has received a record $33 million order from a U.S. government agency to supply equipment as well as multi-year services.
DroneShield sees 2022 revenue spike to 60%
ASX-listed DroneShield has released its 2022 annual report, with another record year of revenue up by 60 per cent to $16.9 million.
Tritium unveils $57 million record revenue in year-to-date report
Tritium, a Brisbane-based manufacturer of electric vehicle chargers, has generated $57 million in revenue from 1 January 2023 to 30 April 2023, reflecting a year-over-year growth rate of 237 per cent from last year’s $17 million profit.
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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.
