Latest Manufacturing Scale Up News

A handful of healthcare names did the heavy lifting this week, driven by FDA wins, guideline upgrades, and big shifts in sales and cashflow. The flip side: several clinical-stage stocks fell hard as investors stayed picky about near-term proof and funding.

IperionX has completed commissioning of its titanium powder and component manufacturing facilities, setting the stage for a major production scale-up backed by US Department of War funding. The company is progressing commercial contracts and advancing its critical minerals project in Tennessee.

BrainChip Holdings has bolstered its financial position with a A$35 million capital raise and commenced volume production of its AKD1500 neuromorphic AI chip, while deepening its strategic partnership with Parsons’ defence arm.

Control Bionics has raised $3.8 million to fuel growth, forged a key distribution deal with Tobii, and integrated with Apple’s BCI protocol, while advancing its NeuroStrip and NeuroBounce platforms.

Alexium International has acquired Microtek Laboratories’ microencapsulation and phase-change material business, backed by a $6.8 million entitlement offer to strengthen its manufacturing and innovation capabilities in the US.

Neurizon Therapeutics has completed manufacturing three GMP registration batches of its lead ALS drug candidate NUZ-001 ahead of schedule, paving the way for FDA submissions and clinical trial enrollment.

PARKD Limited has raised $1 million to fund its East Coast expansion, secured a new prefabrication facility in NSW, and landed its first pilot project with McNab Group, marking a pivotal step in its national rollout.

Alexium International Group reported a 26% rise in Q1 FY26 sales driven by new business wins and expanded foam bedding applications, while navigating tighter funding conditions.

Altech Batteries has partnered with AMPower to immediately market and distribute sodium nickel chloride batteries across Europe, Australia, and the USA, fast-tracking revenue ahead of its large-scale CERENERGY project in Germany.

DroneShield Limited has reported a remarkable turnaround in the half-year ended June 2025, posting record revenue of $72.3 million and a profit after tax of $2.1 million, reversing last year’s loss. The company also secured its largest-ever contract, signaling strong momentum in the counterdrone technology sector.

Firebird Metals has reported promising lab-scale results for its lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode material, showing a significant energy density improvement over standard LFP. The company is moving towards pilot-scale production and global commercialisation.

Vmoto Limited reported a 16% decline in total unit sales for 1Q25, offset by a strong cash position and strategic investments in e-mobility solutions and production capacity.