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

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Only three weeks passed from the initial idea and prototype to the start of production. Learn more …

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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 …

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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 …

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

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ifm SA ready to support Essential Manufacturing Sectors Learn more …

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

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

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MOTIVATED BY A PASSION to give something back to upcoming generations of students, Soh Mntambo, Electrical Engineering alumnus Learn more …

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SOCIETY FOR AUTOMATION, INSTRUMENTATION, MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL Learn more …

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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 …

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The TCC temperature sensor has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award. Learn more …

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Three ifm products awarded for the second time Learn more …

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

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at present no impact on procurement in China Learn more …

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

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A very special birthday present! Learn more …

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ifm South Africa participated in a CANSA Route 21 Fun Walk organised by XCO Group, Abacu Divisions & The Cancer Association of South Africa Learn more …

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

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October – a spectacular month for ifm Learn more …

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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and ifm is on board Learn more …

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

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

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

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ifm supports Germany's youngest driver Learn more …

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Visit us at Ahoy Rotterdam from 18 – 20 June 2019 Learn more …

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

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

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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 …

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

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

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collaboration – Faculty of Engineering & Technology Learn more …

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ifm is part of Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Learn more …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 …

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used in VinFast production Learn more …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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EtherCAT seminars in South Africa Learn more …

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

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

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

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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 …

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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 …

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

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

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

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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 …

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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