Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Stratasys releases strong Q2 2023 financial results

Additive manufacturing giant Stratasys announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2023, showcasing the company’s impressive revenue of $159.8 million, which is 1.6 per cent higher compared to the same period last year. 

Australia’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in November, S&P Global data shows

Australia’s manufacturing sector returned to expansion in November, supported by rising new orders and production, according to the latest PMI data from S&P Global.

Titomic backs SAE International’s Cold Spray AM Specifications development

ASX-listed cold spray additive manufacturing company Titomic is the latest addition to SAE International’s sponsors for the development of SAE Cold Spray AM Specifications. 

China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog

China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.

AstraZeneca backs LBT Innovations’ drug manufacturing AI development

LBT Innovations has partnered with AstraZeneca to develop artificial intelligence software that would be used in drug manufacturing. 

DroneShield unveils new DroneGun Mk4 in response to user feedback

DroneShield has introduced a game-changing new product, DroneGun Mk4TM, following considerable development in response to end-user input, the company announced in a press release. 

Alcoa reports $231m net loss as production, shipments decline in Q1

Australian mining firm Alumina Limited announced Alcoa Corporation’s Q1 earnings results, revealing a loss of $231 million, which is a significant contrast to the profit the company recorded in the same period a year earlier, owing to a decrease in shipments and production. 

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.

Unleashed report reveals Aussie manufacturers’ resilience amid ‘squeezed middle class’

In a recent report released by inventory management software provider Unleashed, the state of Australian manufacturers is revealed to be in good health overall, with a Manufacturing Health Index score of 63 out of 100.

JP Morgan: global manufacturing activity slumps further in November

The Global Performance of Manufacturing Index’s (PMI) downturn intensified in November, hitting a 29-month low as companies face weaker intakes of new business, slower international trade flows, and continued high costs. 
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