# ifm acquires HiDensity Group including HMT microelectronic

ifm Group has completed the full acquisition of HiDensity Group, including HMT microelectronic AG, a specialist in ASIC design for sensors and actuators. The deal follows a 30% stake taken in 2022.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-10-01
- Where: Biel, Switzerland
- Status: completed
- Products: ASICs, mixed signal ASICs, modules, microelectronic systems, sensors, actuators
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [IFM](https://endata.com/companies/86256.md) (acquirer)
- [HiDensity Group](https://endata.com/companies/87542.md) (target)
- [HMT microelectronic AG](https://endata.com/companies/87543.md) (target)

## Sources

- [smart-production.de](https://www.smart-production.de/digital-factory-journal/news-detailansicht/nsctrl/detail/News/ifm-uebernimmt-hidensity-zu-100), 2025-10-01: "Für ifm geht es darum, mit der Übernahme der HMT die Bauteileverfügbarkeit für die Zukunft abzusichern und die Innovationskraft von ifm durch die Kompetenzen im Asic-Design der HMT zu unterstützen."
- [silicon-saxony.de](https://silicon-saxony.de/en/ifm-hidensity-becomes-a-100-ifm-subsidiary/), 2025-10-14: "Together with our future colleagues, we want to take advantage of the great opportunities offered by the market for the further growth of HMT and ifm."

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