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Our Vision:To be the premier technology partner for sensors and controls.

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Temperature sensorsand transmittersTemperature sensors detect theprocess temperature of liquidsand gases. ifm's temperatureline includes modular controlmonitors with configurable RTDlengths; self-contained sensorswith RTD and display in onehousing; and self-containedtransmitters with rotatableadjustment dials for quick setup.

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Level sensorsLevel sensors detect the levelof liquids, powders, granularsolids, and plastics. The sensorscan be immersed directly inthe medium or mounted to asight glass, Product offeringIlicl/l(I(>\' (OnIiIiIiOIiS Irvrl, pOin'!'·Illvtll ,,"ti IIVI'I 1/1IW 1111111'1 1/011

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Wiring solutionsQuick disconnect cableassemblies and field wirableconnectors offer plug-and-play functionality forelectrical wiring.

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Reliable products,Innovative design

ifm offers a broad product rangethat includes sensors and controls forindustrial automation applications.

iim's core competency for industrialproduct design is to develop prod-ucts with robust housings, easy userinterfaces and flexible output stages.

ifm makes large investments inR&D and employs over 350development engineers.

Our R&D team has more than 500registered ifm patents worldwide.

ifm has received multiple awards forinnovation and breakthroughtechnologies.

An ISO 9001: 2000compliant company.

Markets include:

Assembly and roboticsAutomotiveFood and beverage processingMachine toolMaterial handlingMobile equipmentPackaging

ifm offers a complete line of sensors, controls andcordsets for industrial automation applications

Inductive proximitysensorsInductive proximity sensorsdetect metallic targets inposition sensing applications.The sensors incorporateextended range technologyto reduce failure frommechanical damage. Industrystandard tubular and rectan-

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Cylinder sensorsLow-profile T-slot and C-slotcylinder sensors detect theposition of pneumatic cylin-ders. ifm cylinder sensorshave significant advantagesover Reed switch technologyincluding high repeatabilityand fast response times.

Photoelectric sensorsPhotoelectric sensors providelong-range, non-contactsensing in industrial controlapplications. ifm sensorsoffer high durability and areavailable in a variety of tubu-lar and rectangular housings.

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