Sensors, networking and control systems

AS-Interface: How a yellow flat cable simplifies industrial communication.

Made for use in the field, made for long distances, made for flexible, efficient wiring: AS-i communication technology has a lot to offer!

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Impulse #08 – Intralogistics: solutions for efficient internal commodity flows.

Short response times ensure customer satisfaction - but require reliable intralogistics processes. Interested in discovering the solutions to achieve this goal? We'll show you on our intralogistics tour.

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Water as a scarce resource: solutions for a responsible use

Find out how ifm supports their customers across the entire water cycle with reliable and innovative automation solutions.

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Fibre optic sensor: smart, fast, convenient

Intelligent clamping system simplifies installation

Unites all senses: the new O3R camera platform

Central processing of image and sensor information

The ifm Track and Trace Gate

The complete solution for your automated and transparent logistics for incoming and outgoing goods processes

IO-Link master for the food industry

L-coded cables for high currents

PI pressure sensor now with multiple resolution

Tried and tested product improved: PI now with multiple resolution

The new ecolink M12 connectors with L-coding

Power for wet and hygienic areas: reliable power supply from the IO-Link master to the sensor or actuator

A focus on digitalisation

IO-Link: digitalisation really is that simple

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Digital meets analogue

IO-Link converters connect both worlds

Sustainability: what we do, what we offer

For ifm, sustainability is more than just a complacent buzzword. The responsible treatment of the environment and use of natural resources is firmly anchored in our corporate philosophy, and our regularly published sustainability reports document our progress towards climate-neutral production. Economy, environment and social issues are the three pillars of the company's development. And with our products we also support our customers in making processes more efficient and reliable and thus more resource-saving. See for yourself!

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Cost driver compressed air? We have the solution.

Compressed air is one of the most expensive forms of energy in industrial environments. This makes it all the more important to use this energy as efficiently as possible, which also includes detecting leaks at an early stage and repairing them quickly. This reduces energy costs and ensures reliable functioning of the connected systems. We offer simple and effective solutions for seamless monitoring of the entire compressed air system. This allows you to track compressed air behaviour across the entire system - from the compressor to the individual end user.

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The Orange Book: inspiration for automation

Whether on a large or small scale, indoors or outdoors, for stationary or mobile systems: automation is everywhere where machines do their job, processes take place or goods are being transported. And so is ifm. Discover our entire automation portfolio for businesses of any size and industry in our current edition of the Orange Book. Let our latest products inspire you to find new approaches to solutions. Provide your processes with increased quality, safety and efficiency. Automation has but one colour.

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Finding the right product using the selector

ifm's exceptionally large product range does not only consider all relevant standard solutions, but also the specific requirements of individual industries. Apart from position and process sensors, this product range also includes sensors for motion control and safety technology. In addition to this, ifm offers products for industrial image processing and communication as well as identification systems for mobile machines.

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We want you to be satisfied. At the very least.

ifm products are distinguished by highest precision and above-average reliability. You have our word on that - and a 5-year warranty on our standard hardware. In addition, we are there for you at any time with advice, support and know-how as a reliable partner. We want you to feel confident that ifm is the right partner for your automation goals when using our products.

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