ipf electronic

🇩🇪 Germany Industrial Sensors

Industrial sensors, control components, IO-Link products, camera systems, safety systems and process data solutions.

ipf electronic gmbh is a German manufacturer of sensors and control components based in Altena. Founded in 1982, the family-run company manufactures high-quality sensor and automation components "Made in Germany" and serves customers mainly in German-speaking industrial automation markets. Its headquarters are located in the Rosmart industrial park near Altena, while the company continues to emphasise in-house production, quality, application consultation and practical customer support.

Products and applications

The ipf electronic portfolio includes inductive sensors, capacitive sensors, optical sensors, ultrasonic sensors, magnetic field sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, inclination sensors, cylinder sensors, frame and ring sensors, forked light barriers, encoders, IO-Link devices, camera systems, LED lights, safety systems, signal converters, power supplies, logic modules, process data management and energy monitoring products. These are used in machine building, automation, packaging, food systems, process monitoring and industrial control applications.

Product Categories

Inductive Sensors

Capacitive Sensors

Optical Sensors

Magnetic Sensors

Ultrasonic Sensors

Pressure Sensors

Flow Sensors

Valve Connectors

Product Lines & Series

IB Series - Inductive Proximity Sensors
KB Series - Capacitive Sensors
OT/OG Series - Optical Sensors
MZ Series - Magnetic Cylinder Sensors
UB Series - Ultrasonic Sensors

Products & Components

Inductive proximity sensors (standard, extended range, weld-immune)Capacitive proximity sensorsPhotoelectric sensors (diffuse, retroreflective, through-beam)Fiber optic sensors and amplifiersLaser sensorsMagnetic cylinder sensorsUltrasonic sensorsPressure sensors and switchesFlow sensorsLevel sensorsTemperature sensorsValve connectors with LED indicationSensor cables and accessoriesRFID components

Solutions & Applications

Machine building sensor packagesPackaging line sensor solutionsAutomotive production sensingObject detection and position monitoringPressure and flow monitoring for pneumatics/hydraulics

Industries Served

Machine BuildingAutomotivePackagingFood & BeverageWoodworkingMetal ProcessingPlasticsLogistics

Technologies & Expertise

High-frequency inductive sensingTeach-in capacitive sensingPMD time-of-flight optical sensingUltrasonic echo evaluationIO-Link digital sensor interface

Certifications & Standards

DIN EN ISO 9001

Company facts

Headquarters: Altena, Germany
Founded: 1982
Employees: Around 140 employees
Ownership: Family-run company in the second generation

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Last reviewed: April 2026

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