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Industry

Construction machines

Transport andlogistics machines

Municipal vehicles

Agriculture andforestry equipment

The perfect integration of all components createsa balanced control technology platform for mobilevehicles.

ifm electronic has developed and produced worldwidefor nearly four decades. This industry and applicationexperience result in innovative and economic systemsolutions.

High quality, field-proven, robust designs are all anintegral part of what enables ifm to produce tech-nically advanced, dependable products with realcustomer benefits. Our consistent system implemen-tations focus on what counts.

Performance.

Reliability.

Competence.

in focus.

Application

know-how in action.

Continuous develop

Innovations create security and growth. The develop-ment of innovative products has made ifm electronicone of the leading suppliers in industrial automation.

Security for your future.

Innovation requires a dedication to research anddevelopment. With over 340 engineers employed inResearch and Development and more than 480 patents,ifm electronic exemplifies this commitment. We aredeveloping tomorrow’s mobile control solutions now.

Designing for tomorrow’s needs.

ment with success.

Reliability

Application concepts specifically tailored to therequirements of the industry are at the forefront ofproduct development. ifm electronic’s solutions play adecisive role wherever robust vehicles are monitoredor controlled. more than 7,000 products guaranteeflexibility and compatibility for all applications.

Industry-specific products.

ifm electronic’s modern production capability is certi-fied through ISO9001 quality management.ecomatmobile system components represent thebenchmark in precision and reliability.

Consistent technology.

through quality.

Service

Mobile control technology applications require thehighest level of customer support. Reliable service andapplication solutions are the basis for our relationshipwith a customer as a partner.

Support for installation and commissioning, technicalassistance, and on-site training – the customer ex-periences the feeling of security in having found areliable partner for the implementation of automa-tion projects.

ifm electronic’s goal is to provide our customers withsuccessful mobile control solutions.

Customer service as a philosophy.

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The success of ifm electronic began in 1969 with thelaunch of non-contact sensors. Since then the family-managed company has achieved continuous salesgrowth. About 70,000 customers worldwide are nowserviced by ifm electronic.

In over 70 countries more than 3,000 employees deve-lop, produce and distribute the products and systemsolutions of ifm electronic. Thanks to this national andinternational presence we are always close to you!

The potential of ifm’s employees determines thesuccess of the company. ifm’s culture is defined bystrong values such as integrity, quality, teamwork andinnovation. This results in open communicationand mutual respect that contributes to the success ofifm electronic.

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ifm promotes the optimising and/or solving of technical processesby offering sensors, controllers and engineering services in allmarkets all over the world.

ifm wants to offer outstanding product quality,service and reliability.

ifm wants to provide exemplary active customer service asa matter of course.

Through their conduct employees become positive, unmistakableflag bearers and ambassadors for ifm world-wide.

Excerpts from the corporate philosophy of ifm electronic“Vision-Philosophy-Principles”