sensors, networking and control systems

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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If only they had known

Thanks to our products and solutions, food safety is no longer a fairy tale. How do we support the food and beverage industry with our know-how? We will be happy to show you!

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W. v. d. Heyde – Leak testing of aluminium wheels

IO-Link helps with leak testing of aluminium wheels

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Experience the new ease of IO-Link parameter setting with our moneo configure free software at no charge: automatic device recognition, easy data set management and much more.

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Web seminars in focus

Web seminar on 03.02.2025

3D cameras for an accurate detection of the environment of mobile robots

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Safe motion control for mobile robots made easy

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Decentralised and digital: How mobile robots become even smarter with IO-Link

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3-axis vibration sensor with IO-Link

VVB monitors machine condition in all dimensions

Inductive safety full metal sensors

The safe choice for extreme conditions

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: the compact 4.3" ecomatDisplay

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The new generation of ecomatBasic controllers

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

Measure conductivity from 0.04 μS/cm Radar level sensor with IO-Link IO-Link master for the food industry Radar level sensor with IO-Link Unites all senses: the new O3R camera platform

Full-metal inductive sensors Long ranges and a wide temperature range PI pressure sensor now with multiple resolution Speed monitor in compact housing

Converter plugs with different functions Photoelectric sensor measures distances in the µm range The ifm Track and Trace Gate New generation of OGD distance sensors

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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Powerful all-rounder for the control cabinet

IIoT controller: cloud connector and powerful controller

Success stories of our customers

Find the ideal cylinder sensor - with precision and ease.

Enter the technical specifications and the manufacturer of your cylinder and you will receive the perfect ifm sensor. Guaranteed to fit and with the necessary accessories - with our Solution Builder.

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Build the right solution for you now

We provide you with our innovative Solution Builder so that you can benefit quickly and easily from the precision of our flow sensors for the food industry. Define your requirements - and we will put together your product solution. Sounds good? Then why not give it a try right away?

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Build the right solution for you now

Would you like to monitor the level in your tanks or containers reliably and automatically? In this case, we recommend you use our innovative Solution Builder for customised product solutions tailored precisely to your needs. Curious? Get started now!

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Cost driver compressed air? We have the solution.

Compressed air is one of the most expensive forms of energy in industrial environments. This makes it all the more important to use this energy as efficiently as possible, which also includes detecting leaks at an early stage and repairing them quickly. This reduces energy costs and ensures reliable functioning of the connected systems. We offer simple and effective solutions for seamless monitoring of the entire compressed air system. This allows you to track compressed air behaviour across the entire system - from the compressor to the individual end user.

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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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We want you to be satisfied. At the very least.

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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