Why use thermal imaging ?

Thermal imaging cameras are able to produce a crisp image in the darkest of nights. Thanks to special calibration, some thermal imaging cameras are also able to measure temperatures in a non-contact mode.

All this makes them extremely suitable for a wide variety of applications.

Thermal imaging cameras can help you save money. And even more importantly, thermal imaging cameras can help to save lives.

	Industrial  In industrial environments thermal imaging is being used for finding hot-spots that can lead to failures in electrical and mechanical installations.  Electrical cabinets and motor control centers are regularly scanned with a thermal imaging camera. By detecting anomalies at an early stage production breakdowns can be avoided and money can be saved.
	Building  Building professionals look for insulation losses and other building related defects with a thermal imaging camera. Finding insulation losses and repairing them can mean huge energy savings.
	Border security  Border security specialists protect their country’s border against smugglers and other intruders. With a thermal imaging camera they are able to see a man at a distance of 20 kilometers away in total darkness.
	Commercial security  Our security customers benefit from thermal imaging cameras because they help them to secure facilities like ports, airports, nuclear facilities, warehouses, estates and many more against intruders.
	R&D  Thermal imaging also plays a pivotal role in both applied and fundamental R&D. It can speed up the design cycle so that products can go to market faster. For these demanding applications FLIR Systems markets extremely high performance thermal imaging cameras.
	Maritime  On both yachts and commercial vessels, FLIR thermal imaging cameras are being used for night time navigation, shipboard security, man-overboard situations and anti-piracy.
	Intelligent Transportation Systems Traffic managers all over the world use intelligent technology from FLIR Intelligent Transportation Systems to monitor and manage traffic streams.
	Automation  Thermal imaging cameras are also installed to continuously monitor production processes and to avoid fires.
	Law enforcement  Police officers use the power of thermal imaging to see without being seen. They can easily find suspects in total darkness without giving away their position.
	Gas detection  Gas leaks can also be detected seamlessly with a thermal imaging camera.
	Outdoor  Outdoor enthusiasts can see clearly at night with the help of a thermal imaging camera.
	Firefighting  Firefighters are able to see through smoke. It helps them to find victims in a smoke filled room and also to see if fires are well extinguished. It helps them to save lives.
	Cores & components  FLIR Systems also markets a wide variety of thermal imaging cores that other manufacturers integrate in their own products.
	Extech  Under the Extech brand, we are marketing a full line of test and measurement equipment.