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Australian food and grocery industry exhibits growth despite pandemic’s economic pressures, says watchdog

Australia’s food and grocery manufacturing sector has seen a growth in value in 2020 and 2021— to approximately $133.6 billion— despite disruptions caused by...

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. 

ReNu Energy invests additional $250,000 in battery casing manufacturer Vaulta

ReNu Energy has completed its third tranche investment in battery casing technology company Vaulta Holdings valued at $250,000 through the exercise of options from the first two tranches made in January and April. 

Ampcontrol buys Androck to support industry decarbonisation

Australian electrical engineering company Ampcontrol has acquired Hunter-based Androck Engineering & Mining to expand renewable energy manufacturing and boost the low-carbon economy transition. 

New orders drag down Australian manufacturing PMI in September, says Judo Bank

Australia’s manufacturing industry continued to see deteriorating conditions in September amid a sharper decline in new orders, including from abroad. 

Orbital UAV to raise $4M to boost engine development programs

Orbital UAV is raising $4 million through the issue of approximately 28.6 million new fully paid ordinary shares at an issue price of $0.14 per new share to support its existing engine development programs. 

Dronamics taps Quickstep for manufacturing, delivery of Black Swan drones

Quickstep Holdings’ Aerostructures business has secured a contract to manufacture and deliver Black Swan unmanned cargo aircraft for Europe-based cargo drone airline Dronamics. 

Australian manufacturing PMI drops further in October – Judo Bank

Australia’s manufacturing sector saw further contractions in October after the rate of new orders dropped amid worsening demand conditions, according to the latest Purchasing Manager’s Index (PMI) data from Judo Bank. 

Australian Producer Price Index reports positive figures as manufacturing input prices went up

The Australian Producer Price Index has increased by 5.2 per cent in Q1 year-over-year versus a forecasted 5.0 per cent, while input prices to manufacturing rose 0.6 per cent over the quarter and rose 5.0 per cent over the past 12 months.

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.
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Beyond Insights: Building trust into digital transformation technologies

Digital transformation technologies are experiencing a gold rush in the manufacturing industry, not just in Australia but beyond. However, amid this surge in cutting-edge tech and automation processes, a fundamental element remains crucial: trust.