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About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems is at the forefront of innovation in the infrared camera industry. We antici-

pate market demand by constantly improving our existing cameras and developing new

ones. The company has set milestones in product design and development such as the

introduction of the first battery-operated portable camera for industrial inspections, and

the first uncooled infrared camera, to mention just two innovations.

Figure 14.2 1969: Thermovision Model 661. The

camera weighed approximately 25 kg (55 lb.), the

oscilloscope 20 kg (44 lb.), and the tripod 15 kg

(33 lb.). The operator also needed a 220 VAC

generator set, and a 10 L (2.6 US gallon) jar with

liquid nitrogen. To the left of the oscilloscope the

Polaroid attachment (6 kg (13 lb.)) can be seen.

Figure 14.3 2015: FLIR One, an accessory to

iPhone and Android mobile phones. Weight: 90 g

(3.2 oz.).

FLIR Systems manufactures all vital mechanical and electronic components of the cam-

era systems itself. From detector design and manufacturing, to lenses and system elec-

tronics, to final testing and calibration, all production steps are carried out and

supervised by our own engineers. The in-depth expertise of these infrared specialists en-

sures the accuracy and reliability of all vital components that are assembled into your in-

frared camera.

14.1 More than just an infrared camera

At FLIR Systems we recognize that our job is to go beyond just producing the best infra-

red camera systems. We are committed to enabling all users of our infrared camera sys-

tems to work more productively by providing them with the most powerful camera–

software combination. Especially tailored software for predictive maintenance, R & D,

and process monitoring is developed in-house. Most software is available in a wide varie-

ty of languages.

We support all our infrared cameras with a wide variety of accessories to adapt your

equipment to the most demanding infrared applications.

14.2 Sharing our knowledge

Although our cameras are designed to be very user-friendly, there is a lot more to ther-

mography than just knowing how to handle a camera. Therefore, FLIR Systems has

founded the Infrared Training Center (ITC), a separate business unit, that provides certi-

fied training courses. Attending one of the ITC courses will give you a truly hands-on

learning experience.

The staff of the ITC are also there to provide you with any application support you may

need in putting infrared theory into practice.

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