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ifm efector is a subsidiary of ifm electronic, an international leader in sensors and controls. ifm has 70 subsidiaries worldwide and more than 3,000 employees who serve 80,000 customers. ifm electronic generates more than 410 million euros in annual sales. Global markets include: North and South America, Eastern and Western Europe, Asia, Australia, and Africa.


2003 Presentation of the first 'i-STEP'-products: efector octavis (rolling element bearing monitor), efector metris (compressed air meter) and efector dualis (2D sensor generation).
2002 Connection of fail-safe proximity switches according to EN954-1 to AS-i Safety at Work.
2001 Introduction of the first fail-safe proximity switch for personal safety with TÜV approval in accordance with the Machinery Directive.
2000 Market launch of the application-specific proximity switch efector m.
2000 Market launch of the first level sensor with selectable switch points without mechanically moved parts.
1997 Introducing of product group efector 600 temperature sensors.
1997 Extension of the ecomat 200 product group pulse evaluation systems by the µP controlled Monitor product family and the switched-mode power supply family.
1996 Expanding product range with magnetic cylinder switches.
1994 Market launch of product group pressure sensors.
1993 Presentation of the control system for mobile applications - ecomat R360 - as well as the Compact speed monitor in M30 housing.
1993 Introduction of industrial communication AS-i (Actuator Sensor Interface).
1990 Addition of customer and application-specific control systems to the ecomat 100 product group.
1989 New Quadronorm series (normally open + normally closed / PNP + NPN integrated in one unit).
1986 Presentation of the first controller family for industrial applications developed by ifm - ecomat 100.
1984 Product group efector 300 flow sensors was introduced into the market.
1982 Incremental and absolute encoders were integrated into the product range.
1980 WORLD PREMIERE: Flexible circuits were produced with new ifm film technology. Photoelectric sensors expand the product range.
1973 First 2-wire capacitive proximity switch in small housing.
1969 Foundation of ifm electronic geräte gmbh + co kg.
Production start with inductive proximity switch in small housing.