Friday, October 30, 2026

Eurozone manufacturing PMI at 48.5 in February

The euro area manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood at 48.5 in February, falling slightly from 48.8 in January, while the manufacturing output index nudged above the neutral mark to reach 50.1, up from 48.9 in January.

Nightingale reveals exclusive drone distribution agreement for Australia, NZ

Nightingale Intelligent Systems, a provider of advanced security drones, announced an exclusive multiyear distribution agreement with public safety technology firm Arvensys Group in an effort to supply artificially intelligent security drones to Australia and New Zealand.

Orbital kickstarts UAS engine delivery for Australian Army contract

Orbital UAV has begun the delivery of engine builds for Insitu Pacific’s next-generation tactical UAS for the Australian Army.

Australian manufacturing PMI sees stability amid improvement in new orders

Australia’s manufacturing sector has seen a further expansion in February amid a moderated decrease in new orders as firms worked through their outstanding orders. 

Global manufacturing index declines for the first time since 2020

Business conditions in the global manufacturing sector have made a gloomy turn in September, according to JPMorgan Global Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). Compiled by...

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.

BlueScope posts $805.7M NPAT for FY2024 amid industry challenges

BlueScope has reported a net profit after tax (NPAT) of $805.7 million for FY2024, marking a $203.5 million decline from FY2023. 

Vocational apprenticeship completion rates drop in latest industry report

Completion rates for apprentices and trainees who began training in 2017 decreased to 55.7 per cent, a 1.2 per cent drop compared to the...

Anteris Technologies to help develop new heart valve repair solution

Australian biotech company Anteris Technologies has collaborated with v2vmedtech to develop a new heart valve repair device designed for minimally invasive treatment of mitral and tricuspid valve regurgitation. 

Global manufacturing downturn in October marks longest deterioration sequence since 2002 – JP Morgan

The global manufacturing industry continued to see contractionary conditions in October as output declined for the fifth consecutive month dragged by further deterioration in new orders. 
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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.