ifm electronic gmbh
About us
First a passion, then an idea transformed into success – when it comes to pioneering automation and digitalisation technology, the ifm group is the ideal partner. Since its foundation in 1969, ifm has developed, produced and sold sensors, controllers, software and systems for industrial automation and for SAP-based solutions for supply chain management and shop floor integration worldwide. As one of the pioneers of Industry 4.0, ifm develops and implements consistent solutions to digitalise the entire value chain “from sensor to ERP”. Today, the second-generation family-run ifm group has more than 9,100 employees and is one of the worldwide market leaders. The group combines the internationality and innovative strength of a growing group of companies with the flexibility and close customer contact of a medium-sized company.
ifm – close to you!
The slogan is also a promise: ifm’s key to success has always been the people. An excellent sales and service team of more than 2,140 employees reaches customers in over 140 countries through independent sales companies or commercial agencies. The experts on site know the regional conditions and ensure individual and trusting support. More than 1,550 employees in research and development closely collaborate with customers, research institutions and universities to find solutions for the challenges of tomorrow. About 140 new patent applications in 2025 and almost 1,400 actively used patents are the result of this commitment.
Products & services
ifmAcademy: Let us bring you up to date
Join us live and get all the information you need. ifm will show you the latest top products and technologies in fascinating web seminars that inspire enthusiasm.
IO-Link: worldwide open communication standard
Higher performance. Less effort. IO-Link sensors from ifm open up completely new possibilities for the user. From easy and quick setup to additionally available machine monitoring data to process transparency from the machine level to the ERP software: IO-Link offers convincing efficiency gains and cost savings. See for yourself!
Hygienic flow meter SM Foodmag for the food industry
In the food and beverage industry, strict hygiene standards and harsh operating conditions are essential to ensure product quality and consumer safety. The sensors used must be able to withstand a wide range of media, high temperatures and temperature fluctuations as well as frequent cleaning cycles, in order to ensure smooth operation and reliable processes. Discover the new SM Foodmag flow meter that has been specially developed for the food industry.
moneo IIoT platform
Start small, validate value, scale with confidence! You don’t need a full system overhaul to get results. Using our machine health monitoring, you can detect early signs of wear and prevent unexpected failures. With real-time sensor data analysis, you gain clear insights into equipment performance, helping you act before issues escalate. And with our equipment preventive maintenance software, you can schedule interventions proactively, avoiding costly downtime.
3-axis IO-Link vibration sensor for smart condition monitoring
Gain valuable insights into the health of your machinery with the new VVB3 condition monitoring sensor. The VVB3 sensor continuously detects vibration in three axes and additionally measures the surface temperature of non-rotating components. From these values, the smart sensor determines the machine’s “vitals”. With its wide frequency range of 5,600 Hz, the sensor can detect anomalies, wear, bearing damage, insufficient lubrication or cavitation reliably and early. This allows you to react before any serious damage and increased follow-up costs can occur. With VVB3, you invest in regular check-ups to keep your equipment running smoothly and ensure there are no underlying problems. Are you ready to unlock the power of predictive maintenance and monitor the fitness of your machinery?
