ifm electronic overview
ifm electronic is a major industrial sensor company whose products are used throughout automation and robotics. It supplies proximity sensors, vision sensors, pressure sensors, flow sensors, IO-Link infrastructure and condition monitoring tools. Robots and automated cells depend on these sensors to detect parts, verify process state and monitor equipment health.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 1969 |
Country | Germany |
Address | Friedrichstrasse 1, 45128 Essen |
Employees | Approx. 9,000+ globally |
Specializes in | Industrial sensors, IO-Link, machine condition monitoring, factory automation and robotics sensing |
Products | inductive sensors, photoelectric sensors, O3D vision sensors, IO-Link masters, vibration sensors, pressure and flow sensors |
Typical projects | Robot cell sensing, machine monitoring, predictive maintenance, mobile machinery sensors, production line automation, logistics sensing |
Management and ownership | ifm is privately held in Germany. Leadership is private-company based with family/foundation-style ownership structures. |
Website: www.ifm.com
ifm electronic review summary
ifm electronic is a German maker of sensors, controllers and software for industrial automation, with more than 7,400 employees in over 70 countries. It was founded in Essen in 1969 and is led by the sons of two of its founders. This profile sets out its history, ownership, products and leadership.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Group | ifm Group; parent ifm stiftung & co. kg |
Founded | 1969 |
Founders | Robert Buck, Gerd Marhofer and Bernd Ruesing |
Headquarters | Essen, Germany |
Main development site | Tettnang |
Employees | More than 7,400, as of 2021 |
Co-Chief Executive Officers | Michael Marhofer and Martin Buck |
Strengths
Family leadership across two generations.
A role in creating two industry communication standards.
A broad range from sensors to software.
Challenges
Many competitors in standard sensors.
No current revenue figure in the source used.
Read the full review: ifm electronic Company Profile: History, Ownership, Products and Leadership
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