Security by success.

Since its foundation in 1969 ifm electronic has constantly grown, now having more than 2800 employees worldwide, and achieved a turnover of EUR 330 million in 2005. This success gives you the security of having a reliable partner for the implementation of your automation projects. Comprehensive service and a warranty of up to 5 years on standard units are just two examples of this reliability.

Not only components.

ifm stands for a large range of different sensors and systems for automation. Our range of more than 8000 articles guarantees flexibility and compatibility. So there is always a reliable solution for your automation projects – from the individual sensor with practical accessories to the complete system.

Innovation as a challenge.

The development of innovative products is one of our core competences. Under the name of i-step we have come up with a
new product generation which implements sophisticated technologies in industrially compatible and easy to handle products. From high-quality standard solutions to products specially tailored to the requirements of the individual industries – from mobile machines to the food industry.

Quality as part of our philosophy.

The quality standard of our products is an integral part of our company philosophy. And we guarantee it! So we provide you, the users, with a maximum degree of security: By means of our own production technology, ifm film technology, as well as by means of extensive quality assurance measures such as 100% final testing. By quality we understand, for example, ecologically conscious production – Made in German

Position sensors
and object recognition

Inductive sensors
Capacitive sensors
magnetic sensors
Cylinder sensors
safety technology
Valve sensors
Photoelectric sensors
Objective recognition
Encoders
Evaluation systems
Power supplies
Connection technology		Fluid sensor a
nd diagnostic system

Level sensors
Flow sensors
Temperature sensors
Diagnostic system
Evaluation systems
power supplies
Connection technology		Bus systems
Bus systems AS-Interface
Power supplies
Connection technology

Identification systems
DataMatrix code-reading systems
RF-Identification systems
Power supplies
Connection technology

Control systems
Control systems
for mobile vehicles
Connection technology