ifm, founded in 1969, headquarters in Essen, Germany, is a market leading manufacturer for sensors. ifm products are widely applied in almost all automation industries, such as automotive industry, food & beverage industry, machine tools, new energy, conveyor technology, mobile machines etc. As one of the pioneers of Industry 4.0 and the specialist for automation technology with 50 years of experience, ifm does not only provide components, but also focuses on data. It unlocks the potential of sensors through IO-Link functionality and makes full use of the sensor data with the Y-path of ifm in order to be well prepared for Industry 4.0. ifm offers digital sensors, distributes modules and system solutions for predictive maintenance, continuous diagnosis and energy management of customers’ equipment. Quality for us means far exceeding the actual product which is a promise we take seriously. So we offer a 5-year warranty on each catalog product. ifm is represented by more than 8,100 employees in over 95 countries worldwide. ifm China was established in 2005 with headquarters in Shanghai. More than 170 employees aim to provide customers with high-quality services, helping them realize smart manufacturing and digital transformation.