Success stories
Port / ship automation

Port / ship automation

Container ships are the main artery of the global economic cycle. All the processes involved in unloading and loading cargo in the ports around the world have to be correspondingly efficient and reliable to prevent widespread delays.

We offer the right solutions and products for this demanding task - from collision avoidance and twistlock checks on the spreader to autonomously operating transport vehicles on the port site: where reliability and safety are important, ifm is on board.

Success stories from the port / ship automation

Case Study: Control for automatic mooring systems

All-in-one solution for ship mooring saves time and costs

Application report: Reachstacker O3M

3D sensors: Safe manoeuvring instead of colliding

Case Study: Gantry cranes less susceptible to defects

Increased system availability with condition monitoring solutions by ifm

Video report: HGV traffic monitoring using RFID

ifm have convinced Chimpex Constanta with a fully automated truck management system from RFID to SAP for 800 trucks per day.

Application report: lock in Eefde

Lock in Eefde – World Class Maintenance

The right choice for any connection

The product range is structured according to application areas

ifm's ecolink series comprises sockets, cable plugs, jumper cables and splitter boxes in M8 and M12 design. Even when fastened by hand, a perfect lasting seal of sensor, actuator and splitter connections is guaranteed. Connection technology is available for general industrial applications, for use in hygienic and wet areas in the food and beverage industry, for machine tool and metalworking applications and for use in welding systems, mobile machines or hazardous areas.

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The inspiring application reports, case studies and video reports from all industries show how our customers successfully save costs with solutions from ifm. At the same time, the efficiency and functionality of machines can often be increased.

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