About us

ifm is your trusted partner in reducing machine downtime, increasing productivity, and simplifying installation in the manufacturing process. From our development engineers through our sales and customer support teams, we design the best solutions for your unique use cases and ensure your application is optimized for the best, most efficient results.
ifm has an excellent reputation for robust, reliable products, industry-leading warranties, and world-class customer service.
With 45 worldwide locations, our U.S. subsidiary, ifm efector, currently services more than 23,000 clients in industries ranging from manufacturing, automotive, and warehousing to food and beverage, semiconductors, and autonomous mobile robots.
To ensure we meet market needs, we test and apply our innovative solutions in various real-world environments. ifm continually invests in testing and production technologies to ensure high quality for all our products.
All ifm efector products are backed with the longest established warranty program in the sensor industry. We analyze and evaluate all returned parts within 24 hours, and issue any necessary credits within five working days.