In numerous industrial applications, precise distances to metallic surfaces have to be checked, be it for example the detection of sheet metal in the automotive industry or the distances at grinders in the food industry.
Here, the new distance sensors are a cost-effective and at the same time high-performance alternative to expensive measuring systems. (read more)

With the DX1041 current loop display, you always have a clear view of your analog values on the system – and without an additional power source. (read more)

Whether it's mining, agriculture or public spaces, mobile machines make an irreplaceable contribution to a wide variety of industries and society as a whole every day. Find out here how our holistic portfolio contributes to the long-lasting and effective use of your mobile machines (read more)

With its extensive portfolio of sensors and software, ifm offers the basis for individually tailored solutions for process flows in the automotive industry: Find out here how you can increase plant availability with predictive maintenance, ensure smooth intralogistics processes with digitalised track & trace management and ensure production quality with vision sensors. (read more)

Pressure sensor with high-quality ceramic measuring cell (read more)

The new variety: conductivity measurement in any pipe size (read more)

ifm offers high-current-capable IO-Link masters with special housing materials and high protection rating for the food industry. (read more)

Sustainable food production: Optimising vertical farming with sensors by ifm (read more)

In food production in particular, it is essential to efficiently use the raw materials obtained. ‘Impulse - the ifm show’ illustrates the path from raw material to final product, with this episode focusing specifically on safe processing of dairy products. (read more)

Do you monitor your compressed air systems? Discover an easy way to save a lot of energy! (read more)

With the steady growth in global population and the worldwide impact of climate change, there is a rise in demand for the essential and vital natural resource, water. To meet this demand, it is critical that water is treated immediately after use so that it can be available for safe use again. (read more)

The O3R perception platform is a multi sensor and camera gateway in the size and cost structure of consumer products - with the long-term availability and robustness of industrial products. (read more)

Start your industrial evolution with our free IIoT software demo
Explore the future! (read more)

Due to the increasing scarcity and value of our freshwater resources, it is important to operate plants as effectively as possible along the entire cycle. Our solutions, consisting of hardware and software, offer you the possibility to operate your plants in the best possible way in terms of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). (read more)

Measuring flow with ultrasound
Precise flow measurement of applications with ultra-pure water, water and water-based media with up to 10% additives (read more)

Precise flow measurement of applications with ultra-pure water, water and water-based media with up to 10% additives (read more)

Grandi Salumifici Italiani – ifm moneo as a monitoring system for the mortadella production (read more)

ifm sensors tested while sailing: Do they work even under rough conditions? (read more)

• Activation from different directions aids installation
• Conceal behind stainless steel for enhanced tamper prevention
• Connect in series and still identify which door is open
• Meets the new interface description CB24I from ZVEI
• Meets highest safety level to ISO 13849-1 and SILCL 3 to IEC 62061

ecolink EVF now also with Ethernet-M12 connection for IO-Link modules and RJ45 connectors – especially for hygienic and wet areas (read more)

• Safety sensor enters the safe state, logic “0”, as soon as the sensor is damped
• Installation costs and time reduced as the target is only required in the end position
• Comprehensive self-diagnostics for maintenance-free continuous operation
• Designed for use in harsh environments

ifm’s IP67 power supplies, which can be mounted directly in the field, enable decentralised power supply. This means that large distances can be realised with a higher voltage, which requires smaller currents for the same amount of power, leading to lower losses. Moreover, the IO-Link-capable on-site 24 V power supplies allow computer-aided monitoring, configuration and diag... (read more)

What are the advantages of the intelligent power supply? (read more)

Smart tracking solutions ensures the right product in the right place at the right time (read more)

ifm tracking solutions address every aspect off OEE (overall equipment effectiveness). With all resources in one place, it’s never been easier to choose your next continuous process improvement project to boost efficiency. (read more)

IO-Link is an open standard that is globally supported by sensor and controls companies. The IO-Link master replaces a traditional analog input card and allows for a digital communication path to process sensors. The final result is a 100% digital path to your PLC from the field-mounted sensor. (read more)

IO-link- the key to Industry 4.0 (read more)

Implementing Real-time Maintenance technologies improves your bottom line. (read more)

• What if your production equipment was always available as planned?
  What if your cycle time was never compromised because of a damaged machine?
  What if your production equipment self-detected and alerted you of quality defects?

Trial license for fast POC

• Test drive moneo condition monitoring software for 30 days without any obligations
• Create custom dashboards, analyze trends, and send alarm notifications in real time
• Historian database included in moneo software

Increase application flexibility and reduce development friction for multi-modal and multi-camera applications (read more)

Precise non-contact level measurement of your liquid tanks (read more)

• Improve inventory calculations with high accuracy level measurement.
• Reduce configuration time with internal algorithms that recognize and ignore obstacles in the tank.
• Improve machine availability with onboard diagnostic functions.
• Eliminate downtime due to moisture ingress with IP69K protection designed for washdown and CIP/SIP processes.

How to optimize your processes with information from your IO-Link devices

How data at the IT level becomes added value.

If you already use IO-Link, you know many of the advantages that this technology brings you: From fast, flexible installation and easy scaling to the very precise data available per measuring point. But do you also know how easy it is... (read more)

How to achieve a more efficient and eco-friendlier aquaculture (read more)

Efficient water treatment with smart solutions from ifm
Your advantages with digitised automation

• Installation time reduced up to 60 percent.
• Configure sensors on site or remotely.
• Early detection of maintenance requirements thanks to permanent data evaluation.

Cost-saving add-in for the creation of display applications Standardised software for the complete ecomatDisplay family Intuitive, user-friendly handling (read more)

The new Dualis: Inspect, measure and control objects (read more)

Precise compressed air measurement from its generation to the consumer (read more)

The new light wave lightness
With the new OCF fiber optic sensor , light wave technology becomes easier to handle than ever before.
With a simple clamping system, automatic operating mode selection as well as FindMe and CleanMe functions, the OCF makes installation, commissioning and reliable operation child's play. (read more)

Proven improved: Pressure sensor PI now with multiple resolution

• Pressure peak and overload resistant ceramic measuring cell
• Front-flush design with long-term stable PTFE seal
• Permanent 150°C medium temperature
• Factory certificate can be downloaded free of charge
• Very high resolution thanks to 32 bit and IO-Link

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1. Create your non-binding ifm account and log in
2. Download the trial version
3. In moneo, select the activation of the trial version
4. Decide for yourself: parameter setting or condition monitoring

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thin-edge.io is changing the way that embedded software engineers and software developers are thinking about the creation of connected products. We have evolved our approach from the previous thin-edge.io Community Meetups to make it even more interactive and focused on the topics that matter to you. Don't miss out. Sign up now! (read more)

Due to the increasing scarcity and value of our freshwater resources, it is important to operate plants as effectively as possible along the entire cycle. Our solutions, consisting of hardware and software, offer you the possibility to operate your plants in the best possible way in terms of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) (read more)

Maximum process reliability and constant product quality are maxims in the food industry - whether in the manufacture of beverages, sweets and dairy or in meat processing. Even slightest impurities cause great damage, such as product recall of entire production lots or expensive downtimes. (read more)

The production of liquid food and drinks is much more diverse than just a few years ago. The increased demands of the consumers thus have a large influence on the production processes of the food manufacturers. They demand considerably more flexible and thus more complex production processes. This increases the risks of downtime and faults in your production (read more)

Unites all senses
The O3R perception platform is designed to increase application flexibility and reduce development friction for multi-modal and multi-camera applications. (read more)

Whether it is contour detection or BLOB analysis, the new 2D vision sensor Dualis can implement a variety of error proofing and inspection applications throughout the whole manufacturing process.With a higher resolution and many illumination functions, even complex applications are now remarkably easy to solve. (read more)