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Our robotics and automation solutions at home in every industry

With reliable and innovative automation technology we support our customers in the development of future-proof stationary and mobile industrial robots. Join us in developing the digital factory of the future.

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Increasing the efficiency of port operations

Automation and connectivity of the future

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Oat drink production: into the future with AS-i and IO-Link

Danone has converted one of its largest plants in France from dairy production to that of oat drinks. For digitalisation, the company relies on AS-i and IO-Link communication technology from ifm.

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Impulse #15 – Food safety: the importance of hygienic design

When it comes to food safety, nothing is as underestimated as hygienic design – Reason enough for Impulse – the ifm magazine to take a closer look at this topic.

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IO-Link technology for machines in food and beverage packaging lines

KHS relies on IO-Link master and sensor technology from ifm

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UGT505 used for better air

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

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SM Foodmag: the game changer

Hygienic flow meter with IO-Link

The ideal choice for pneumatic applications

PQ Cube pressure sensor sets new standards

The new generation of ecomatBasic controllers

The robust all-rounder at the heart of the mobile machine

Continuous corrosion resistance

Conductivity sensor made of polypropylene

The new generation: the compact 4.3" ecomatDisplay

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Connect IO-Link sensors via Bluetooth Mesh

Use Bluetooth Mesh to retrofit systems, pave the way to Industry 4.0 and create an additional communication channel.

PI pressure sensor now with multiple resolution RFID for Industry 4.0 Finding the appropriate inclination sensor. Speed monitor in compact housing The SU Puresonic ultrasonic sensor

Air gap sensor for machine tools New generation of OGD distance sensors

Converter plugs with different functions Photoelectric sensor measures distances in the µm range Unites all senses: the new O3R camera platform IO-Link master for the food industry

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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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Contact partners who support you with passion and application know-how will answer your questions and organise your purchase orders. You can reach us from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The ifm Service Centre - for a unique close customer contact.

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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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What makes automation so fascinating?

Our customers can tell you! In our application reports, we provide all-embracing, inspiring and impressive success stories of our customers in which our hardware and software solutions play an important role. Whether in the brewery, at the car manufacturer, in mobile machines or in the water industry: let our customers tell you why they rely on ifm for automation.

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