Latest Automation News

FBR Limited reports a significant reduction in half-year losses alongside new robotic product launches, yet cash flow challenges raise questions about its financial sustainability.

Norwood Systems Limited reported a significant revenue increase for the half-year ended December 2025, alongside a widening net loss and strategic progress with Tier-1 telecom customers. The company secured additional funding and advanced its AI-driven voice platforms in collaboration with global hyperscalers.

SDI Limited reported a modest 2% dip in net profit for H1 FY26 despite a 2.7% rise in sales, driven by growth in aesthetics and exports. The company faces challenges from regulatory bans on Amalgam products while advancing plans for manufacturing upgrades and a potential acquisition.

Pointerra Limited reported a $2.14 million loss for the half-year ending December 2025 amid a 51% revenue decline, yet the company highlights promising contract wins and a growing recurring revenue base that could drive a turnaround in the second half.

DTI Group Ltd reported a 33% revenue increase to $5.69 million for the half-year ending December 2025, significantly narrowing its net loss while winning major contracts with Rio Tinto and CAF. The company’s strategic re-entry into Europe and a robust $175 million opportunity pipeline signal a promising outlook.

Frontier Digital Ventures reported an 18% decline in statutory revenue to A$54.8 million for 2025, while operating EBITDA surged 205% to A$9.1 million, despite a net loss of A$18 million impacted by a significant goodwill impairment and a fraud incident in Colombia.

FlexiRoam Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround with a net profit of AUD 1.42 million for the half-year ended 31 December 2025, driven by a shift to high-margin recurring revenue and cost discipline. The launch of its AI-powered eSIM agent and key partnerships underpin this transformation.

Verbrec Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround in its half-year results, posting a $9 million net profit and announcing its first interim dividend in the current period. Strategic acquisitions and a sharp rise in net tangible assets underpin this strong performance.

IMEXHS Limited delivered FY25 results at the top end of guidance, reporting a 10% revenue increase and a tripling of underlying EBITDA. The company’s software and radiology services both showed solid growth, setting the stage for an optimistic FY26 outlook.

Rectifier Technologies Ltd reported a 61% plunge in revenue for H1 2026, resulting in a $2.35 million loss amid a softening EV charging market. The company is pushing forward with new product prototypes and exploring clean energy opportunities.

Mayfield Group Holdings Ltd has reported a striking 52.8% increase in revenue and a 127.6% jump in profit for the half-year ending December 2025, driven by manufacturing growth and strategic acquisitions.

Coles Group reported a 2.5% revenue increase to $23.7 billion for the half year ended January 2026, driven by strong supermarket sales, but earnings were weighed down by a $235 million provision linked to a Fair Work Ombudsman ruling. The company declared a fully franked interim dividend of 41 cents per share.