ifm electronic gmbh, founded in 1969 and headquartered in Essen, Germany, is a global manufacturer of sensors, controllers, and systems for industrial automation. The company's extensive product portfolio includes position sensors, process sensors, industrial imaging, safety technology, and identification systems, designed to enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety in manufacturing and production environments. ifm serves a diverse range of industries, including automotive, material handling, food and beverage, and metal forming, providing tailored solutions to meet specific application requirements. With a commitment to innovation and quality, ifm operates 10 production and development sites and maintains a presence in over 70 countries, ensuring comprehensive support and service for its global clientele.
Outstanding design that combines aesthetics and function has been confirmed three times for the SM6020 flow sensor: After the product already received the German Design Award in February 2021, ifm is now also pleased to have received the Red Dot Award and the iF Design Award.
The ifm group has been a member of the ADAMOS network, which is a strategic alliance of world market leaders in mechanical and plant construction for the future topics of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) since October 2020.
The sensor and automation specialist ifm and the IIoT expert CloudRail have announced a strategic partnership today. The companies will pool their skills to improve their positions on the strongly growing market for professional IIoT and cloud solutions.
The compressed air meter SD0550 from ifm is integrated into a ventilator from Ampcontrol. The device was designed in response to the COVID-19 crisis and implements the functionality of an ICU invasive ventilator.
The TCC temperature sensor has been awarded the Red Dot Design Award. The clear design language, ideal cleaning properties and high-quality materials that make it both ecological and economical have convinced the jury.