ifm Group

World market leader in sensor technology and pioneer of Industry 4.0
From a passion to an idea, to success – when it comes to pioneering automation and digitization technology, the ifm Group is the ideal partner. Since the company was founded in 1969, ifm has been developing, producing and distributing sensors, controls, software and systems for industrial automation as well as SAP-based solutions for supply chain management and shop floor integration worldwide. As one of the pioneers in the field of Industry 4.0, ifm develops and implements holistic solutions for the digitalization of the entire value chain "from sensor to ERP". Today, the ifm Group, which is family-run in the second generation and has more than 8,760 employees, is one of the world's industry leaders. In doing so, the medium-sized company combines the internationality and innovative strength of a growing group of companies with the flexibility and customer proximity of a medium-sized company.

The SUMMIT – A benchmark for the future
The SUMMIT brings together the Siegen-based companies pmdtechnologies ag, GIB S&D, ifm statmath gmbh, ifm services gmbh, ifm software gmbh, ifm solutions gmbh and ifm business solutions gmbh, which belong to the ifm group of companies, into one headquarters. More than 440 specialists from all areas work together on visionary ideas and successful solutions in the areas of camera technology, IIOT and SAP-based supply chain management. Looking to the future, The SUMMIT stands for the further development and delivery of standardized 3D sensors and software solutions.

ifm – close to you!
The key to success has always been the people at ifm. The slogan is considered a promise. An above-average sales and service team of more than 2,150 employees reaches customers in over 145 countries through independent sales companies or sales representatives. The experts on site are very familiar with the regional conditions and ensure individual and trustworthy support. At the same time, more than 1,530 employees from research and development are working in close partnership with customers, research institutions and universities on an ongoing basis to develop solutions for the requirements of tomorrow. Almost 1,300 actively used patents and almost 100 patent applications in 2024 are the result of this commitment.

Quality "Made in Germany"
ifm stands for high-quality products "Made in Germany". Through the company headquarters in Essen as well as the development and production on Lake Constance, ifm is closely linked to Germany as a location. Additional production facilities in large sales markets such as Asia or the USA enable a rapid response to regional market needs.

Innovative product variety
ifm's extraordinarily large product portfolio not only takes into account all relevant standard solutions, but also the special requirements of individual industries. In addition to position and process sensors, sensors for motion control and safety technology are part of the program. ifm also offers products for industrial image processing and communication as well as identification systems and systems for mobile machines. ifm develops innovative Industry 4.0 solutions and corresponding software and cloud products to make existing business processes digitally usable and to enable new, holistic control options for sustainable efficiency and cost optimization.

On this basis, the ifm Group generated sales of EUR 1.37 billion in 2024 according to preliminary consolidated financial statements in accordance with the German Commercial Code (HGB).