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ifm electronic gmbh is expanding its business to Indonesia. Learn more …

Fun fairs feature a wide variety of attractions and rides. Learn more …

Since 2020 ifm's environmental management at the Essen, Tettnang-Bechlingen and Wasserburg sites has been externally certified or validated according to EMAS. Learn more …

A new and sustainable building for ifm ecolink in Poland Learn more …

There are various techniques and possibilities to keep your vehicle level and horizontal when it is parked. Learn more …

From 1 July 2023, the Board of Directors of the ifm group of companies will be expanded. Learn more …

Data science, industrial automation and automotive HMI (Human Machine Interface) are the core competences of the Romanian company Devtel Software Learn more …

In order to lay the screed in house construction without major problems, there are a wide variety of machines, including the „EstrichBoy“. Learn more …

enjoying milk without any worries Learn more …

On an area of 13,000 square metres, the family-owned company will combine development, production and sales in the future. Learn more …

On Monday, 15 May 2023, from 09:30am, B2B Talks.de will ifm’s guest. Learn more …

Excellence in design: Once again ifm products have been awarded for their industrial design. Learn more …

In a competition organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), robot prototypes both from industrial companies are competing against each other. Learn more …

Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo receive information at the ifm stand. Learn more …

Despite global crises, the business of the ifm group of companies continues to grow. Learn more …

ifm supports worldwide efforts for responsible water management. Learn more …

This strengthens ifm's activities in the field of cloud-based machine diagnostics. Learn more …

Precision work? No problem when using ifm products! Learn more …

ifm is pleased about two new locations. Learn more …

Come to see our new technology for port at TOC! 13 – 15 June 2023, Ahoy Rotterdam Centre Learn more …

A grand opening of the new ifm electronic İstanbul office took place in the presence of some guests and employees. Learn more …

During a short trip to Switzerland ifm's Anna Graf discovered a flow sensor from ifm in the ORMA whiskey distillery. Learn more …

The ifm sustainability report is updated every three years insofar that a revised version with extensive amendments is provided. Learn more …

ifm group acquire stake in Biel-based microelectronics holding company, HiDensity Learn more …

Robotic fast food enables the preparation of snacks without human contact in three minutes. Learn more …

What are Glenn and Freddie from ifm Australia doing with these sensors on the river? Are they sending them on a journey? Will they still work? Learn more …

The growth of the ifm group of companies has consequences for practically all markets worldwide. Learn more …

Based in the Lake Constance region, ifm prover has been busy developing and producing sensors for the process industry for the past 25 years. Learn more …

Now it will also be visible on the outside what is already being lived on the inside - from 31 May 2022 GIB will become ifm. Learn more …

Innovative ideas are also implemented outside ifm: The IF0001 inductive sensor is installed in the so called rotating house. Learn more …

Two ifm products from ifm have received the renowned iF Design Award this year Learn more …

Building work started on 1 March this year. The building site will cover an area of roughly 13,000 m². Learn more …

Also against the background of current geopolitical developments, the ifm group invokes the ifm philosophy and the wish to be a moral company Learn more …

Sales reach new record high of 1.16 billion euros Learn more …

ifm supports worldwide efforts for responsible water management. Learn more …

For more growth and expansion: The new factory’s land area is more than double of the previous. Learn more …

Awarded for excellent cooperation: The „Supplier of the Year Award“ Learn more …

The aim of such a technology partnership, also involving ifm now, is the development of new, innovative technologies and solutions Learn more …

The ifm group of companies will establish their new corporate headquarters in the ESSEN EINS office quarter which is currently under development. Learn more …

We will still stream LIVE from our headquarters in Essen, speak to our experts and you will have the opportunity to ask your questions directly. Learn more …

Three ifm products win coveted design award Learn more …

Building 9 at the Bechlingen site in Tettnang has been torn down, and the construction of the new building begins. Learn more …

On 21 September 2021 Bosch Rexroth exclusively opened the doors to their new customer and innovation centre in Ulm. Learn more …

The ifm products installed in the attraction raise visitors of the Karls adventure village 22 metres into the air. Learn more …

The ifm sustainability report is updated every three years insofar that a revised version with extensive amendments is provided. Learn more …

An ifm employee made an exciting find on the motor ferry Lodi from Meersburg to Constance on Lake Constance. Learn more …

Outstanding design that combines aesthetics and function has been confirmed three times for the SM6020 flow sensor: Learn more …

ifm sensors successfully support Graforce in the implementation of climate-neutral improvement concepts. Learn more …

Australian ifm colleagues discover ifm sensors in Sydney and share their find with their colleagues in the ifm group of companies. Learn more …

ifm also takes part in promoting the next-generation mobile network Learn more …

According to ifm boss Martin Buck sensors are becoming more intelligent and more communicative Learn more …

The Top Employer Award 2021 once again illustrates the great appreciation of ifm employees, then and now. Learn more …

This year, ifm has won the award “Factory of the year” in the category Excellent Location Safeguarding by Digitalization. Learn more …

The ifm group has been a member of the ADAMOS network Learn more …

The company Green City Solutions has the goal to improve air quality in cities. Learn more …

We are well prepared for the challenges we have to face in these special times Learn more …

3D cameras of the O3M series which support the hydroelectric power plant operation in various places were discovered at the Lake Baldeney. Learn more …

Taking the ifm truck across Europe Learn more …

Since 2015, Allianz Industrie 4.0 Baden-Württemberg has been running a competition to find outstanding ideas within industry and science Learn more …

The sensor and automation specialist ifm and the IIoT expert CloudRail have announced a strategic partnership today Learn more …

Plug-and-play productivity: ifm group’s edge products enable device connectivity with Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform Learn more …

TCC, winner of the Red Dot Design Award, in focus Learn more …

Travelling is impossible at the moment? Not for ifm Learn more …

The compressed air meter SD0550 from ifm is integrated into a ventilator from Ampcontrol. Learn more …

ifm is winner of the Axia Best Managed Companies Award 2020, a prize and quality mark awarded by Deloitte, Wirtschaftswoche, Credit Suisse Learn more …

Declining demand and interrupted supply chains – there is a great deal of uncertainty in large parts of industry due to the corona crisis Learn more …

The ifm group hit the 1-billion-euro mark in sales for the first time in its history in 2019 – the year of its 50th anniversary. Learn more …

ifm is a triple award winner of the iF DESIGN AWARD 2020 Learn more …

Since the beginning of February ifm has been a member of GATE, the professional association of the German airport industry Learn more …

The start-up FoxBase from Düsseldorf and ifm have been collaborating successfully for two years – thanks to the Initiativkreis Ruhr Learn more …

Making a commitment to be a moral company can sometimes mean to go even further than the law requires. An example: ifm's environmental policy. Learn more …

The ifm group is a new member of the European Machine Vision Association Learn more …

at present no impact on procurement in China Learn more …

The Top Employers Institute officially awarded the title 'Top Employer 2020' in Germany, Poland and the USA to ifm. Learn more …

A very special birthday present! Learn more …

Family is of great importance within the ifm group. Learn more …

October – a spectacular month for ifm Learn more …

In the past 50 years, ifm electronic has evolved from a small sensor manufacturer into a hidden champion with a considerably extended portfolio. Learn more …

Exactly 50 years ago, on October 29, today's ifm group of companies was founded as ifm electronic gmbh + co kg. Learn more …

The ecomat mobile video "Wake up to the future" wins a silver dolphin in the category "A2 - Marketing Communication - B2B" Learn more …

Condition monitoring system to be presented at EMO in Hanover Learn more …

In spite of wind and weather ifm sensors are working reliably for decades Learn more …

and ifm is on board Learn more …

Rekordinstitut (German Institute for Records) to use ifm sensors Learn more …

Robotics: Plug-and-play integration of the 3D vision sensor possible thanks to newly developed software Learn more …

In order for their drum lathes to operate reliably, they rely on ifm sensors Learn more …

ifm supports Germany's youngest driver Learn more …

The completely new cleanroom lab of pmdtechnologies ag is used to develop and test the 3D image and distance sensors from pmd. Learn more …

ifm Netherlands is the sponsor of Green Team Twente. From 2 to 5 July, the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) 2019 took place in London. Learn more …

2019 With a sales increase of 8.7 percent, the ifm group once again closed the year 2018 very successfully. Learn more …

Sustainable cement production: can solar energy replace fossil fuels? Learn more …

The founders developed their first products in their kitchen and bedroom. Meanwhile, ifm has grown into an international medium-sized group Learn more …

Flexibility and accuracy in the static volume measurement made possible thanks to five ifm O3D cameras (O3D303) of the 3D SMART CUBE Learn more …

"The Smiler", the roller coaster with the most inversions worldwide, provides limitless joy rides combined with innovative technology Learn more …

Festive mood during the ceremonial key handover for The SUMMIT Learn more …

GIB focuses on change of strategy and supply chain optimisation Learn more …

As the largest local transport company in the Ruhr region, the Ruhrbahn ensures the mobility of 140 million passengers a year Learn more …

The German Brand Award is one of the institutions to make brand successes effectively visible. Learn more …

The Konstanz University of Applied Sciences (HTWG) and ifm prover gmbh have been collaborating successfully for many years. Learn more …

Instead of conventional engine washing methods, Lufthansa focuses on efficiency - for example by utilising ifm sensors. Learn more …

In the Belantis amusement park in Leipzig visitors can experience an ultimate adrenaline rush in more than 60 attractions. Learn more …

As a roadshow exhibit, the ifm truck will serve as a rolling exhibition stand in the near future. Learn more …

For the new walls an ifm level sensor monitors the water level. Learn more …

ifm has been supporting race driver Tim Zimmermann (22) since 2013, and will continue this partnership in the 2019 racing season. Learn more …

ifm participates in the 2019 Taipei International Tool Machine Show (TIMTOS) Learn more …

The newly created aCar by Evum Motors has been designed especially for the African market. Also integrated: the ifm BasicDisplay XL Learn more …

In contrast to humans, the KQ5 sensor has been developed not to get a brain freeze even if it is in constant contact with ice :-) Learn more …

Thanks to the ifm display, the visualisation of the processes is simple and clear. Learn more …

On 03/04/2019, Michael Marhofer presented the ifm group's strategy for Industry 4.0 and digitisation at the Hannover Messe Learn more …

collaboration – Faculty of Engineering & Technology Learn more …

ifm is part of Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Learn more …

A quick look back at the start of Hannover Messe 2019. Learn more …

Bossanova - most people will probably think of a Brazilian music genre. Only a few will think of a stock-taking robot. Learn more …

Certificate of Creditworthiness for ifm ecolink sp. z o.o. Learn more …

The BasicDisplay – a great help for detecting machine problems: The ifm display was spotted in the Kabel1 programme "Trecker Babes" Learn more …

ifm ecolink in the Gazele biznesu (business gazelles) ranking 2018 Learn more …

ifm supports Technikerschule Allgäu in providing students with qualified education in this field. Learn more …

By 1st of April 2019, all companies from Siegen that belong to the ifm group will have moved to one location. Learn more …

Conplant uses ifm’s O3M for its Intelligent Integrated Collision Avoidance System (IICAS). Learn more …

In China (Beijing), Depia Automation's dinosaur show presents life-size dinosaurs impressing the audience by means of automation technology. Learn more …

A video about "Interesting Engineering" was published on Facebook by Doll Fahrzeugbau. Learn more …

On 15 January 2019 the Motion Control & Power Solutions / Automation symposium took place in Tel Aviv Learn more …

In the spirit of connecting future and manufacture, Taiwan International Machine Tool Show (TMTS) took place from 7 to 11 November 2018. Learn more …

On 16 December 2008, ifm electronic’s branch office in Taiwan was founded. Learn more …

Students, doctoral candidates and graduates from different Polish universities visited Germany from 26 to 30 November 2018 Learn more …

On 29 October 1969 the time had come: today's ifm group of companies was founded as ifm electronic geräte gmbh+co kg. Learn more …

used in VinFast production in November Learn more …

Since last year, ifm Korea has held the yearly event of Partner Day at the end of the year. Learn more …

From 21 November, a two-day mobile advanced training was held at ifm Korea’s seminar room. Learn more …

...to the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology & Education Learn more …

In order to provide our customers with more comprehensive service, ifm electronic (Taiwan) Ltd opened the Taipei Office on October 3rd, 2018. Learn more …

Enthusiasm for ifm Condition Monitoring solutions at JIMTOF fair 2018 Learn more …

The official opening of the new building in Sibiu took place on 23 October 2018. Learn more …

ifm awarded as volunteer-friendly employer in civil protection Learn more …

Audi Hungaria present their new series production of electric motors, relying on various ifm sensors. Learn more …

A delegation of 20 Indian managers visited ifm Essen on 12th September 2018. Learn more …

From 18 to 22 September, AMB 2018 will take place in Stuttgart – and as a cooperation partner of the companies Weiler and Steinmeyer Learn more …

What is more exciting than the fight of David against Goliath? In the show of the private channel Pro 7 "Beginner gegen Gewinner" Learn more …

On September 3, 2018, the Chinese Secretary of Education seized the chance to get to know the ifm group. Learn more …

In July, the ifm group of companies founded a new branch office in Israel Learn more …

ifm sensors can also be found in racing: e.g. in Time Attack race cars. Learn more …

On 9 July 2018, the Red Dot gala took place at the Aalto Theatre in Essen. During the gala, the renowned Red Dot Design Award 2018 was presented. Learn more …

On 18 July 2018 Martin Buck, Chairmen of the Board of Directors of the ifm group, was unanimously elected President of the Chamber of Commerce Learn more …

Another award for the product video "Knocking without touching" for the K plus inductive series: The film was awarded as the WINNER Learn more …

Used devices that have been returned to Apple can be completely disassembled thanks to the new disassembly robot "Daisy" Learn more …

This year again the Girls' Day took place on 26 April 2018. Learn more …

Accompanied by Andre Boschem, Thomas Kufen visited the ifm group of companies at their trade fair stand in Hanover. Learn more …

On 23 April 2018, the Hannover Messe opened its gates. Learn more …