COVID-19

Micro-Epsilon, leading sensors manufacturers in Germany, recently announced the application of using their miniature thermal imaging camera, TIM 40, as fast, non-contact fever inspection system. The system includes an infrared camera and extensive software packages which can be easily installed and setup. This compact sensor can also be easily moved, if required. Users can implement security … Continue reading Fever monitoring of crowd and passengers →

Energy Networks Australia has said in a statement that energy networks in the country need to reassure their customers to know they are doing everything they can to keep the power on, gas flowing and the energy system safe and reliable. The release also mention that there is a need to continue critical maintenance to … Continue reading Critical energy works need to continue: Energy Networks Australia →

Local Australian manufacturers have continued to provide  innovative services to facilitate safe trading during the coronavirus pandemic. AFI Branding, a fabric printing and signage company in Carrum Downs, Victoria, has continued to design and develop products such as perspex screens, hand sanitiser stations, separation barriers at self-serve checkouts, and floor decals to encourage social distancing. … Continue reading Social distancing signage keeps communities safe →

Australia’s oldest distillery Beenleigh Rum and Bundaberg Rum will begin producing hand sanitisers for schools and frontline workers. About 100,000 litres of ethanol, the key ingredient in hand sanitiser, enough to fill 500,000 bottles, will be supplied to the Queensland government. State development, manufacturing, infrastructure and planning minister Cameron Dick said the government was prepared … Continue reading Qld rum distilleries to produce hand sanitiser →

As Australia’s largest B2B publisher we have been looking at how we can best support our many industries through the changing COVID-19 situation. We are committed to keeping our industries connected and supporting our clients and readers through this challenging time. We recognise that meeting in person will be limited in the months ahead. Major … Continue reading A message from the CEO to our partners →

Retail sales are expected to boost for machine and equipment manufacturers under the federal government’s $1.3 billion stimulus package, Ai Group CEO Innes Willox said. The extension of instant asset write-off provisions and temporary measures to accelerate depreciation deduction on new investments for SMEs are particularly welcome by the Ai Group. “Both these measures will … Continue reading Manufacturers to benefit from government stimulus packages →