Latest Manufacturing News

Civmec Limited has agreed to acquire Luerssen Australia for AUD 20 million, a move set to consolidate its position as a sovereign Australian shipbuilder and enhance its capabilities in naval vessel production.

Audinate Group Limited has acquired Iris, a US-based SaaS platform for remote AV device control, in a deal valued up to US$28 million. This move strengthens Audinate’s video and control capabilities within its Dante ecosystem.

Audinate Group Limited is set to acquire US-based Iris Studio Inc for up to US$28 million, enhancing its cloud-based video production and remote camera control capabilities. This strategic move aims to integrate Iris’s AI-powered platform with Audinate’s Dante ecosystem, targeting growth in video and AV control sectors.

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.

DroneShield Limited has reported a record-breaking first quarter in 2025, doubling its revenue year-over-year and nearly tripling its SaaS income, underpinned by a robust $2.41 billion sales pipeline and strong global defense spending.

Lithium Universe Limited announces a strategic management change with CEO Alex Hanly stepping down to a part-time Chief Development Officer role, maintaining his focus on the Bécancour Lithium Project. This move comes as the company advances its mission to close North America’s lithium conversion gap with a green lithium refinery in Québec.

RareX Limited confirms exceptional high-grade gallium mineralisation at its Cummins Range project, positioning it as a strategic critical minerals asset amid soaring global demand and supply risks.

Radiopharm Theranostics has inked a clinical supply agreement with Cyclotek to support its Phase 1 trial of RAD 402, a novel radiotherapeutic targeting prostate cancer, set to commence in Australia in late 2025.

Zeotech Limited’s Preliminary Feasibility Study (PFS) for its AusPozz™ Project reveals a robust business case for Australia’s first metakaolin production facility, promising strong financial returns and significant carbon emission reductions.

BluGlass has successfully raised $7.6 million through a placement and Share Purchase Plan to accelerate production of its advanced gallium nitride lasers and support a robust contract pipeline.

Alliance Nickel has strengthened its financial footing with an additional $1.2 million in unsecured loans and extended existing $4 million facilities to mid-2026, underscoring lender confidence as it advances its NiWest project.

Fletcher Building unveiled a comprehensive strategic review and FY25 outlook at its Investor Day, highlighting a focus on manufacturing and distribution alongside significant restructuring costs. The company targets a leaner operation with disciplined capital management and a net debt goal of NZD 400m to 900m.