BAE Systems builds momentum after winning record $65b in new orders
BAE Systems has delivered another strong year of performance in 2022, both financially and operationally, with a record order intake of £37.1 billion (AUD 65.4 billion), driving the company’s defence order backlog up to £59 billion (AUD 104 billion).
Fonterra raises earnings forecast, announces lower prices for next season
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra raised its fiscal 2023 earnings forecast today amid ongoing strong margins in protein and cheese portfolio and said it expects to pay a lower price for milk to its farmers next season.
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.
FBR’s Hadrian X robot sets new speed record laying construction blocks
Robotic technology developer FBR Limited’s first next-generation Hadrian X robot has achieved a lay speed record of over 300 blocks per hour using USA format cement masonry blocks.
Nightingale equips Blackbird drone with AWS AI systems
Drone manufacturing company Nightingale Intelligent Systems has ventured into a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to integrate the Blackbird Security Drone sensor data with AWS systems to create a highly advanced data analytics platform for intrusion detection, navigation, and life-safety use cases.
Quickstep inks deal with TB2 for UAV development work
Aerospace composite manufacturer Quickstep has signed a contract with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developer TB2 to provide engineering and structural integration services for the incorporation of the TB2 Pod Interface system into customer aircraft.
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.
Aluminium company Capral posts strong results for 1H 2023
Aluminium extruder and distributor Capral Limited has posted its financial report for the first half of 2023, outlining strong results that went beyond expectations.
PPK Group’s material interest acquisition with PowerPlus Energy now unconditional
Technology investor PPK Group Limited said its agreement to purchase a 33 per cent interest in Victoria-based storage battery manufacturer PowerPlus Energy is now unconditional.
Eurozone manufacturing remains ‘in troubled waters’ in March— S&P Global
The health of the Eurozone’s manufacturing industry reached a four-month low in March with the S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing PMI reporting a 47.3 rating, down from February’s 48.5.
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