Tag: Manufacturing
SMC launches large-scale spacecraft manufacturing hub at UTS
Space Machines Company (SMC), in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), has announced the establishment of what is claimed to be Australia’s largest industrial-scale spacecraft manufacturing facility.
Australian small manufacturers post strong revenue as local production trends gain traction – report
Australian small to medium-sized manufacturers recorded an average of more than $600,000 in revenue for only the second time in seven years, according to a new report from inventory management software provider, Unleashed.
RMIT researchers turn low-grade clay into sustainable concrete breakthrough
Engineers at RMIT University have discovered a way to transform common, low-grade clay into a high-performance cement replacement, offering new opportunities in the push for sustainable construction materials.
Australian semiconductor firm approved to supply lasers to Indian Defence
BluGlass Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of BluGlass Limited, has become an approved supplier to India’s Ministry of Defence and secured its first purchase order from the department’s Solid State Physics Laboratory (SSPL), valued at USD 230,000.
Ai Group calls for urgent reforms as private sector stagnation weighs on economy
The Australian Industry Group has warned that the nation’s economic recovery is faltering amid ongoing weakness in the private sector, underscoring the need for urgent policy reforms to stimulate investment and productivity.
IperionX to manufacture titanium parts for Defence in USD99M contract deal
IperionX Limited has secured a major contract from the US Department of Defence (DoD), with the award of a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase III agreement that could reach a total value of up to USD 99 million.
Manufacturing output falls back into contraction in May – JP Morgan
Global manufacturing output declined in May, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI survey, signalling a renewed contraction in factory activity amid weakening demand and falling export orders.
Detmold Group to build new global manufacturing HQ in Adelaide
The Detmold Group has unveiled plans for a new global manufacturing and corporate headquarters at Regency Park in Adelaide, bringing together up to 240 employees from across eight sites into a single, purpose-built facility by the end of 2026.
S&P Global: Manufacturing grows at slower pace in May
Australia’s manufacturing sector expanded for a fifth consecutive month in May, though at a slower pace, with the PMI easing to 51.0 from 51.7 in April, according to S&P Global.
Western Sydney attracts global automation leader in manufacturing push
Western Sydney’s credentials as a hub for advanced manufacturing have received a boost through a new partnership between the Bradfield Development Authority and Japanese automation giant OMRON.
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Unlocking growth: Charting midsize manufacturers’ path with digital solutions
According to a recent study by Oxford Economics, midsized companies in the industrial manufacturing sector are setting their eyes on ambitious growth targets. The research, authored in partnership with SAP, revealed that 38% of industry leaders have identified market expansion as their top priority.
