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No compromises! Your advantages with our Vision products.

Learn more about the variety of possible applications, from distance measurement to image processing.

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drinktec 2022: Experience the advantages of digitalisation live in Munich!

At drinktec 2022 from 12 to 16 September, we will present our latest products and solutions for making your production processes efficient and reliable. You should not miss this opportunity!

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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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Webinars and webcasts in focus

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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

Which IO-Link master is best for which application?

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Who says we can only do hardware?

moneo. The All You Want software for the industrial evolution. No more. No less.

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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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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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Monitoring of hydraulic systems: it all depends on the right fluid balance

Not too much, not too little: the amount of fluid in hydraulic power packs must be correctly dosed at all times to avoid extensive damage to the system. Level, temperature, pressure and flow rate of the hydraulic medium allow precise conclusions to be drawn about maintenance requirements of the hydraulic system. We offer effective overall solutions to ensure you have a transparent view of the health status of your power pack and the connected system at all times so that you can react before an expensive failure.

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ifm safety service: for reliable operation at peak periods

Protective equipment in plants has to be submitted to function checks by qualified specialists at regular intervals. This is the only way to ensure the protection of human health. With ifm's safety service, we offer you a manufacturer-independent, competent inspection of all electro-sensitive protective equipment in your plant. This can for example be done in times of low capacity utilisation - for reliable operation at future peak periods.

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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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