Latest Industrial Manufacturing News

Reliance Worldwide Corporation plans to shutter its brass manufacturing in Melbourne, citing declining volumes tied to automation and supply chain shifts, while targeting a US$9 million boost to operating earnings by FY27.

CleanSpace's AGILE respirator has achieved AS/NZS 17420.2:2021 certification, paving the way for commercialisation in Australia and New Zealand alongside its recent European approval.

AML3D has completed its initial $4.5 million delivery of two ARCEMY® X systems to Newport News Shipbuilding, the largest US military shipbuilder, with a follow-up order worth $9.9 million underway for early 2027 delivery.

Lightning Minerals has revealed exceptional tungsten assay results from its Warby Project in North Queensland, confirming widespread high-grade mineralisation across multiple vein systems within a 2km corridor.

Aurora Labs has landed a $1 million Australian Government grant, matched dollar-for-dollar, to boost production of its micro gas turbine propulsion systems for defence applications using commercial 3D printing technology.

Vection Technologies has secured approximately $1.1 million in new orders for FY26, including a $572k extension with a classified defence partner supported by Dell Technologies and $513k in Algho AI platform contracts across four enterprise sectors.

Adisyn’s subsidiary 2D Radar has teamed with Israeli plastics giant Raval to fast-track graphene-enhanced stealth parts for drones, aiming to compress development-to-production timelines from years to months.

Multistack International reversed a $1.68 million loss to report a $2.26 million profit in 2025, driven by $4 million in settlement and asset disposal income. The company plans to exit its loss-making Australian operations through a share disposal while exploring new business avenues.

Sprintex has locked in an exclusive Saudi Arabia distribution agreement with Washnah Trading and landed a tender for the King Salman International Airport wastewater project, opening a potential $5 million supply opportunity.

AML3D has maintained a steady $2.2 million quarterly revenue run rate and secured $12.5 million in new orders during 3Q26, pushing its total orders for FY2026 to $29 million. The company is aggressively expanding its US manufacturing footprint and making initial inroads into UK and European defence markets.

XRF Scientific is set to broaden its industrial reach by acquiring Bruker’s Combustion Gas Analysis business for USD 4 million, adding a profitable product line and new market sectors.

XRF Scientific posted a 13.8% jump in March quarter revenue to $15.8 million, led by strong international sales and new product shipments. The newly operational India office marks a strategic expansion, setting the stage for further growth.