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FLIR Systems Completes Acquisition of Endeavor Robotics
WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 4, 2019 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Endeavor Robotic Holdings, Inc., a leading developer of battle-tested, tactical unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) for the global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets, from Arlington Capital Partners for $382 million in cash.
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FLIR Launches Addition to High-Performance T-Series Thermal Camera Family
WILSONVILLE, Ore., February 19, 2019 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) launched today a new thermal camera in the high-performance T-Series family, the FLIR T840. The high-resolution T840 thermal camera offers a brighter display and an integrated viewfinder to help electrical utility, plant managers, and other thermography professionals find and diagnose failing components in any lighting conditions, helping avoid costly power outages and plant shutdowns.
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Amela Wilson Named Vice President and General Manager of FLIR Surveillance Division
WILSONVILLE, Ore., March 6, 2019 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today that Dr. Amela Wilson has been named Vice President and General Manager of the FLIR Surveillance division within the company’s Government and Defense Business Unit. Based in Washington D.C., she will oversee all facets of the Surveillance division including defining the strategy and managing execution to drive business growth.
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FLIR Launches Scion Thermal Monocular for Public Safety Professionals
WILSONVILLE, Ore. - January 22, 2019 – FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announced today the launch of the FLIR Scion™ Professional Thermal Monocular (PTM) for public safety professionals. The Scion PTM is powered by FLIR’s high-performance Boson® thermal core for greater image quality and features connectivity with FLIR TruWITNESS® to allow real-time encrypted thermal video streaming to provide professionals with greater situational awareness.
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FLIR Introduces Raymarine Assisted Docking Technology and First Boat Manufacturer Partner
WILSONVILLE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 22, 2019-- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the Raymarine DockSense ™ assisted docking system, the marine industry’s first intelligent object recognition and motion sensing assisted docking solution for recreational boating. DockSense system uses FLIR machine vision camera technology and video analytics to integrate intelligence gathered from surrounding imagery with the vessel’s propulsion and steering system to assist boat owners in tight quarter docking maneuvering. Additionally, FLIR announced that Prestige Yachts, a Groupe Beneteau brand, will become the first to demonstrate the technology.
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FLIR at CES 2019: 5 Things You Won’t Want to Miss
FLIR is excited to be attending the 52nd Annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada this week! From January 8-11 FLIR will be in South Hall 3, booth #31166 at the Las Vegas Convention Center showing off new products, exciting demos and speakers, all hosted by Jake Roper of YouTube’s Vsauce3.
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FLIR Launches Second Generation Thermal Camera for Self-Driving Cars and New Thermal Handheld for Automotive Repair
WILSONVILLE, Ore. – January 7, 2018 — FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced two thermal imaging cameras for the automotive industry, its next-generation thermal vision Automotive Development Kit (ADK™) for the development of self-driving cars and a handheld diagnostic thermal camera for auto enthusiasts and professionals, the FLIR TG275.
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5 Things to Know About the New FLIR Neutrino Family of Thermal Camera Cores
Today FLIR announced three Neutrino™ Midwave infrared (MWIR) cooled camera cores: the small size, weight and power (SWaP)-optimized FLIR Neutrino LC and two FLIR Neutrino Performance series cores, the SX12 and the QX. FLIR continues to drive the size, weight, power, and cost of its thermal camera cores down, while increasing performance, and the latest Neutrino models are a demonstration of that.
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FLIR DELTA: What Can I See With My Thermal Drone?
For new users of thermal imaging cameras, one of the initial and most common hurdles is understanding that thermal cameras don’t have the same resolution as visible light cameras, like the ones used in our phones and DSLR cameras. The short video above provides insight into what sized targets you can identify with drones at varying altitudes, and using two different camera resolutions. Here we compare the 160 x 120 resolution of the FLIR Duo and the 640 x 512 resolution of the Zenmuse XT.
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FLIR Saros Security Camera Wins Detektor International 2018 Award
FLIR Security was honored with the 2018 Detektor International Award last week in Copenhagen, Denmark, recognizing the FLIR Saros Dome security camera as the overall 2018 winner in the Alarm and Detection category. The 19th Detektor International Awards prize ceremony took place on the first day of Sectech Exhibition security show, intended to highlight the most unique and best security products of the year, with one overall winner from each of the four categories. FLIR is proud to have the FLIR Saros considered among them.
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FLIR Griffin G510 Honored as R&D 100 Award Winner
FLIR is honored to announce that its Griffin G510 person portable gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS) is a 2018 R&D 100 Award winner. Celebrating its 56th year, the R&D 100 Awards honors innovations in science and technology. Each year, the judging panel selects the 100 most significant innovations of the year, and this year the Griffin G510 not only made the list but is a winner in the Analytical/Test category.
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Countering Modern Fire Danger with Tactical Thermal Imaging
Widespread thermal imaging access has greatly benefitted the fire service. Search and rescue, fire suppression, and overhaul efforts have become more efficient and successful largely in part to having more thermal imaging cameras (TICs) in more hands. As these tools become better and more cost-effective, recognizing the need for tactical thermal imaging starts with understanding the challenges that firefighters face inside burning structures.