The German group Ifm Electronic, since 1969, has been developing, manufacturing, and marketing worldwide sensors, controllers, software, and systems for industrial automation, as well as SAP-based solutions for supply chain management and shop floor integration. With more than 8,700 employees in 180 countries and over 1,170 active patents, Ifm designs, produces, and sells solutions to over 155,000 customers in the industrial and mechanical engineering sectors. The extensive range of Ifm products not only provides solutions for all standard requirements but also meets specific demands of individual industries. In addition to position and process sensors, the product portfolio includes motion control sensors and safety technology. Ifm also offers solutions for image processing and industrial communication, as well as identification systems and mobile machinery. Ifm develops innovative Industry 4.0 solutions, along with software and cloud products designed to enhance the digitalization of current business processes, providing new and comprehensive control solutions to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
