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FLIR Systems Announces Hadron, Industry’s First Thermal and Visible Sensor Module for Drone, Robotic, and Imaging Manufacturers
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced FLIR Hadron™, the industry’s first dual sensor module for drone, robotic, and imaging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Designed to help reduce development costs and improve time-to-market, the lightweight, low power, and compact form factor includes a 12-megapixel visible camera paired with the FLIR Boson® 320x240 resolution thermal camera with up to a 60-hertz frame rate.
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Increasing Safety and Efficiency at Intersections with Intelligent Transportation Solutions from FLIR
Approximately 1.24 million people globally die each year as a result of traffic accidents. Troublingly, almost half of these deaths involve our most vulnerable road users: motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Making our roads safer for pedestrians and decreasing urban congestion are important objectives for city planners, and FLIR thermal imaging sensors enable cities to implement immediate changes at intersections and collect data to support long-term infrastructure planning.
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FLIR Introduces New High-Performance SeaFLIR 280-HDEP Maritime Surveillance System
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced the launch of the new SeaFLIR® 280-HDEP, the company’s latest high-performance maritime surveillance sensor system. FLIR also announced orders worth $14.6 million from the Taiwan Coast Guard, which is acquiring the upgraded long-range visible and thermal imaging sensors for deployment across three shipbuilding programs.
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Historic Hurricane Season Highlights Need for Moisture Detection
Knowing where weak points are located even before a storm hits can be invaluable to protecting a building from potentially catastrophic moisture damage before it’s too late.
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Si124 Ultrasonic Imaging Camera Now Available Globally
Acoustic imaging, or the ability to see ultrasonic sound, has emerged as an effective method for manufacturing and utility organizations to locate compressed air leaks or the existence of partial discharge (PD). It enables professionals to conduct more frequent predictive maintenance routines, to help provide a crucial first warning of impending electrical/mechanical failure that could lead to energy loss and even worse, downtime of critical systems.
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Cooled vs Uncooled Optical Gas Imaging Cameras
In the world of optical gas imaging (OGI), there are two primary types of gas detection cameras: cooled and uncooled. Each has infrared detection technology with specific advantages and limitations that are important to understand when choosing a camera. Read on to learn how these OGI cameras work, and what applications they're best suited for.
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FLIR MR277 Building Inspection System Wins a 2020 Pro Tool Innovation Award
The FLIR MR277 Building Inspection System today received the Water and Moisture Award within the Test and Measurement category from the Pro Tool Innovation Awards (PTIA). Products are judged by a panel of contractors, construction business owners, tradesmen, and media professions during an annual review of the most innovative construction and outdoor power equipment industry products the world over.
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Thermal Technology Promises to Halt Poaching of Rhinos
Beginning in 2016, WWF and FLIR Systems Inc., a thermal imaging company, teamed up to equip rangers in Kenya with night vision thermal technology that could protect rangers, rhinos, and other wildlife in Lake Nakuru National Park and the Masaai Mara National Reserve. Over the past 4+ years, more than 250 poachers have been apprehended and no rhinos have been poached where the FLIR cameras were operating.
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Top 5 Mistakes That New Thermographers Make
Thermographers all make mistakes, especially when first starting out. It’s part of the learning process and is why training with a thermal camera is essential. Here are five of the most common errors we see from new thermographers, especially those who are not properly trained and certified.
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Monte Carlo Yachts Becomes First Yacht Builder to Feature Raymarine DockSense Alert
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced today its Raymarine brand has collaborated with luxury yacht builder Monte Carlo Yachts to be the first to factory install Raymarine DockSense® Alert on their new yacht, the Monte Carlo MCY 76 Skylounge. DockSense Alert provides the MCY 76 Skylounge with the recreational marine industry's first intelligent object recognition and motion-sensing dock assistant, empowering captains to maneuver tight quarters and dock with confidence.
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Constructing Comfortable, Eco-Friendly Homes with Thermal Imaging
FLIR Systems’ thermal cameras are very useful in making important decisions during renovation and construction. Providing a comfortable living environment is the value that the housing industry offers to its customers. Infrared (IR) images allow the industry to provide advice for improving the living environment. We asked Dr. Masayuki Mae, an associate professor at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, for vital points.
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FLIR Systems Announces Four New Exx-Series Handheld Thermal Imaging Cameras
FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced four new additions to its Exx-Series of advanced thermal imaging cameras: the E96, E86, E76 and E54. Compared to predecessor Exx-Series cameras, the new cameras offer enhanced thermal resolution for more vibrant, easy-to-read images and on-camera routing capability to improve field survey efficiency. The new Exx-Series cameras are designed to help professionals detect the early signs of building issues, identify hot spots, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems, and prevent problems before they cause damage that leads to expensive repairs.