ifm

ifm

Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen 198,991 followers

ifm develops, produces and sells sensors, controllers, software and systems for industrial automation and digitalization

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 9,000 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.

Website
http://www.ifm.com
Industry
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen
Type
Privately Held
Founded
1969
Specialties
sensor specialist, automation technology, made in Germany, 3D Sensor, Industrie 4.0, Internet of Things, measuring technology, IO-Link, Industry of Things, sensors, displays, industrial communication, Condition monitoring, Sensors for motion control, Position sensors, Industrial imaging, Safety technology, Process sensors, Software solutions, Vision sensors, Inductive sensors, Capacitive sensors, Photoelectric sensors, Laser sensors, Distance sensors, Systems for mobile machines, Connection technology, Controllers, Small Solutions, Industrial Internet of Things, automation, iIoT, and Image processing

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    🍫🔍 #ifmspotted | The Sweet Side of Technology At the 📍 Schokoladenmuseum Köln in Cologne, the art of chocolate making is enhanced by ifm's precise #SensorTechnology. Our #Sensors play a crucial role in every step of the manufacturing process, from processing liquid chocolate to packaging the final products. Thanks to the partnership with the museum 🏛, ifm's Technology becomes a tangible experience: 🌡️ Perfect temperature for optimal chocolate quality 🔄 Consistent speed monitoring ensures smooth production 📍 Inductive and capacitive sensors provide precise process control Discover #Technology you can taste 🍫

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    🥛 Danone has partnered with ifm to convert its Villecomtal-sur-Arros plant in France from dairy to #oatdrink production, responding to the growing demand for #plantbased beverages and aiming to reduce CO2 emissions and water consumption by 80%. The modernisation project, involved dismantling old equipment and installing new components using ifm's advanced automation technologies, AS-Interface (#ASI) and #IOLink. ⚙️ These technologies provided simplified cabling, improved diagnostics and efficient #sensor connections, enabling real-time monitoring and easy sensor replacement. With the support of integrator Boccard and ifm's expertise, the project successfully ensured high quality and efficient oat drink production, fully meeting Danone's expectations. 👇 Find out more about this success story: https://visit.ifm/4eLDQfr

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    We travel through ifm's orange world! 🟠 #ifmternational Today's country: #Romania! 🔵🟡🔴 There is so much to see, from the mystical castles of #Transylvania to the pristine beaches of the #BlackSea. Delve into the rich #folklore, vibrant festivals, and delectable cuisine that make this Eastern European gem truly unforgettable! ✅ ifm electronic Romania was founded in 2005 and since then it continues to grow. An important step for ifm in Romania was the opening of two factories in #Sibiu. ifm efector in 2015 and ifm prover in 2017. ➡️ https://visit.ifm/3WzysFf 📌 Where are we: Monaco Str. FN, Sibiu, jud. Sibiu, 550426 📞 Contact us: 40 (0) 269 224 550 / email [email protected]

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    #successstories Many things in everyday life are made of #plastic 🧴 - but we only need some of them for more than a few hours or days. Around 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide annually, with only a small fraction being #recycled and #reused. 🔄 What role does EREMA Groupplay here? ⚡ Who is our customer? #EREMA is an Austrian company that manufactures plastic recycling systems and system components. More than 20 million tonnes of high-quality plastic granulate are produced every year. Find out more about this example of great cooperation ⏩ https://visit.ifm/3y1ljvk

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    Enjoy ice cream in seconds 🍦 ETS Energietechnik Satrup GmbH supports its customer Giovanni L. Gelato De Luxe with #icecreamproduction, ensuring a smooth production process. To close the ice cream tubs securely at the end, seals are positioned using a vacuum gripper. The #PQCube pressure sensors ensure that the process runs as desired and that the seals have been correctly gripped from the magazine and placed on the tubs. 👌 If the defined suction pressure is not reached during the gripping process, the gripper is moved upwards via a cylinder to avoid immersion in the ice cream. To achieve the fastest possible response times and precise switching points, the sensors were mounted as close as possible to the vacuum gripper using short hose lengths. As a result, the sensors are located within the cleaning area of the plant and are subject to regular cleaning. 🤯 While the previous sensors regularly failed due to leaks and the cleaning chemicals used, the PQ Cube with IP65 and a three-part injection-moulded housing remains unaffected by cleaning conditions. 🤝 More about the pressure sensor PQ Cube: https://visit.ifm/3W8vNkj #pressuresensors #vacuumsensors #ifm

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    🏆 We are “extremely grateful for the award of Supplier of the Year. We are looking forward with great motivation to help CorPower Ocean achieve even more success in the future.” (Fredrik Dahlström, Account Manager at ifm) Together we were contributed to operations, helping reduce time to market for clean, renewable wave energy. 🌊 CorPower Ocean Senior Procurement & Quality Engineer Thomas Lindahl said we had been selected for the prestigious annual company award specifically for providing outstanding support with component deliveries and on-site service at short notice. 🧡 #closetoyou 👉 Read more: https://visit.ifm/3W8DxTr

    ifm Named Supplier of the Year 2023 by CorPower Ocean

    ifm Named Supplier of the Year 2023 by CorPower Ocean

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    Pump control in the slurry tanker 🚜 The traditional company Landmaschinen Wienhoff GmbH has been active in agricultural machinery construction for more than 90 years. The company's main focus is the manufacture and trade of slurry tankers and their distribution technology. In order to fill the tank of the slurry tanker at the farmer's, the slurry is sucked in using a vacuum and pumped into the tank. The vacuum must be kept in view at all times to avoid cavitation and the pump running dry. 🧐 While the pressure was previously viewed using analogue gauges and the pump was controlled manually, the PL1504 now monitors the pressure and communicates the values digitally to the control system, which controls the pump accordingly. 👌 When it arrives in the field, the slurry is pumped from the tank to the attachment before it is then distributed on the field. 🌾 To keep the application rate constant and the distribution clean, the sensor monitors the line pressure and ensures a constant minimum pressure. More about the application possibilities of the pressure sensor: https://visit.ifm/3Y5ZC7I #pressuresensor #ifm

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    🔎 More transparency, less safety issue - ifm agriculture solution makes Superior Standards possible for you. Our clients operate in a highly regulated industry, facing strict approval processes, safety standards, and compliance requirements across various markets. Regulatory changes and uncertainties impact the availability, cost, and demand for their products. ifm solutions ensure a transparent production process, achieving higher efficiency, minimizing downtime, and maintaining superior standards through real-time data insights and enhanced safety. "More transparency, less safety issue" is not only our commitment, it's our promise! 🤝 Stay safe, stay with ifm! Download our Food Magazine to discover further details about ifm´s agriculture solutions! https://lnkd.in/d2JWhXA4 #Agriculture #Innovation #Sustainability #Automation #ifm

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    Smooth repackaging with the right vacuum 📦 For over 30 years, PCA Roboter- Und Verpackungstechnik GmbH has been developing individual solutions for packaging and palletizing a wide variety of products. The use of vacuum technology is an essential component of robot palletizing. Among other things, the vacuum is needed to move boxes to a defined position within a repackaging plant. Only when a box is gripped correctly can a vacuum be formed and the move started. 💡 The vacuum is monitored with PQ Cube pressure sensors. 💬 ... What the customer says about the sensor: "The full-text display and the colour change enable us to view the plant status remotely at any time. In addition, the individual labelling options enable us to mark the measuring point according to WSCAD without having to add additional equipment markings." 👍 More about the pressure sensor PQ Cube: https://visit.ifm/3W3Woz0 #pressuresensors #vacuumsensors #ifm

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