First Graphene, partners secure CRC-P grant for graphene-enhanced solar cell research
Graphitic materials supplier First Graphene said its collaborative project with Halocell Energy and the Queensland University of Technology to commercialise perovskite solar cell fabrication has received a Cooperative Research Centres Project (CRC-P) grant worth $2 million.Â
Austin marks first sale of Mainetec dipper bucket in US
Global mining equipment designer and manufacturer Austin Engineering has sold its first Mainetec-designed dipper bucket to a customer in the United States.Â
New Zealand’s PMI dips by 2.8 points in September
New Zealand’s manufacturing industry saw a slower expansion rate in September, according to the latest BusinessNZ Performance Manufacturing Index.Â
Sparc Technologies secures nearly $1 million in R&D tax refund
Australian graphene production company Sparc Technologies has received a $934,195 research and development tax refund as part of the Australian government’s R&D tax incentive, relating to the 2022 financial year.Â
Austin Engineering anticipates 18% surge in 1H FY24 revenue
Global engineering firm Austin Engineering has shared positive news with a forecasted 18 per cent improvement in its first-half results for the financial year ending 30 June 2024 (1H FY24).
Higher wheel prices boost Carbon Revolution’s revenue to $18m
Geelong-based advanced manufacturer Carbon Revolution Limited has released its first half results for the financial year 2023 with revenue up by 2.3 per cent to $18 million compared to the prior period, reflecting a higher average wheel price.
XTEK ships HighCom Armor equipment to US agency
XTEK Limited’s HighCom Armor Solutions has completed the manufacturing and delivery of more than 20,000 individual items for specialist ballistic protection equipment for a US federal government agency.Â
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.Â
EOS secures financing to back restructuring efforts
Defence and aerospace company Electro Optic Systems (EOS) has ventured into a financing agreement with major shareholder Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company (WHSP)...
Drone tech provider Nightingale Security secures contracts with global giants
ASX-listed drone manufacturer Nightingale Intelligence Systems is wrapping up the year with new contracts with global giants including energy company Haliburton and global information management company Iron Mountain.Â
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Don’t get left behind: Manufacturing’s urgent need for digital transformation
As digital transformation reshapes industries worldwide, manufacturers in Australia and beyond are finding themselves at the forefront of an evolution. This shift presents opportunities for companies looking to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and boost growth.
