• ifm efector has a new multicode reader
    ifm efector has a new multicode reader
Close×

New from ifm efector is a multicode reader which it says reliably detects codes such as 1D barcode and 2D data matrix.

The company says it ensures reliable identification even under difficult conditions, for example in case of changing extraneous light or shiny surfaces. Several different codes in one or more images can be evaluated in just a few milliseconds.

Simple applications with one code per image can be set quickly via teach button, saving time and costs. The preset device configuration can be changed by means of a user-friendly smartphone app.

For complex identification tasks, the multicode reader can be configured using the award-winning Vision Assistant software. The company says the intuitive navigation and the visualisation help keep track.

Food & Drink Business

Across Australia and internationally, food and beverage businesses are facing growing pressure to provide greater transparency about where products come from, how they are produced, and whether claims relating to quality, sustainability, and authenticity can be verified. Griffith University Asia Institute associate professor of agribusiness and international trade, Robin E. Roberts, offers advice for companies to transform this pressure into a competitive advantage.

Mars has officially opened its new $112.6 million pet food manufacturing facility in Wodonga, Victoria, establishing what the company describes as Australia's largest dedicated wet cat food pouch production site. The expansion was initially announced in June 2023.

The Brewers Association of Australia (BAA) has appointed Mick Gibb as its new chief executive officer, effective 28 September 2026, following Amanda Watson stepping down from the position in February.