About FLIR

Global leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of infrared cameras

FLIR Systems (www.flir.com) is a leading manufacturer of innovative imaging systems that include infrared cameras, aerial broadcast cameras and machine vision systems. Our products play pivotal roles in a wide range of industrial, commercial and government activities in more than 60 countries. Pioneers in the commercial infrared camera industry, the company has been supplying thermography and night vision equipment to science, industry, law enforcement and the military for over 30 years. From predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, non-destructive testing, R&D, medical science, temperature measurement and thermal testing to law enforcement, surveillance, security and manufacturing process control, FLIR offers the widest selection of infrared cameras for beginners to pros. With over 60 offices and the largest installed infrared camera base in the world, FLIR offers its customers unparalleled service, the best post-sale technical applications support available and world-class infrared camera and thermography applications training.

FLIR history
FLIR was established in 1978 to pioneer the development of high-performance, low-cost infrared (thermal) imaging systems for airborne applications. Thermal imaging systems detect the infrared energy (heat) that is emitted by all people, objects and materials. Infrared cameras allow the operator to see in total darkness, adverse weather and through such air pollutants as smoke and haze.

Toward the close of the 1980s, FLIR began to leverage its experience in infrared imaging technology to develop hand-held and laboratory systems for a variety of commercial applications that required not only superior image quality, but also the ability to detect and measure temperature differences. This effort accelerated with the acquisition of the industrial infrared imaging group from the Hughes Aircraft Co. in 1990.

The acquisition of Agema (Sweden) in 1998 and of Inframetrics (Boston, MA) in mid-1999 has given FLIR an engineering team and a sales and support infrastructure that are unmatched. Together Agema and Inframetrics represented over 60 years of significant infrared camera development and thermography applications expertise. Agema Infrared Systems, formerly AGA, developed the first commercial infrared scanner, designed for power line inspections, in 1965. Pioneers in the development of infrared cameras for industrial inspection, other notable Agema achievements included the first battery-operated portable infrared scanner in 1973, the first dual-wavelength system capable of real-time analog recording for R&D markets in 1978, and the first uncooled infrared camera, the Agema 570, and 1997. Inframetrics, also a pioneer in commercial infrared cameras and thermography training, developed the first TV-compatible infrared system in 1975 and the first full-featured camcorder-style focal plane array (FPA) infrared camera in 1995. The fruits of these acquisitions have had an extremely positive impact resulting in FLIR's dominance in the commercial infrared camera market with more infrared cameras sold than any other manufacturer. FLIR's ThermaCAM series of uncooled and cooled thermal imaging cameras have set the standard for thermographic testing and analysis and are the most widely used IR non-contact temperature measurement systems in the world.

Currently, FLIR Systems operates three manufacturing plants: two in the USA (Portland, OR and Boston, MA) and one in Stockholm, Sweden. Coupled with a worldwide sales, marketing and service network in over 60 countries, FLIR employs a total over 800 dedicated infrared specialists, ready to help you with your infrared needs.

Products and technology
Thermography systems
The ThermaCAM infrared camera family consists three product lines:

The P Series Infrared Cameras - robust, high performance hand-held imaging and temperature measurement systems, designed for professional thermographers and most often used for predictive maintenance and condition monitoring applications. The powerful P series infrared cameras completely automate the process of collecting, reporting and archiving infrared images and inspection data.
The E Series Infrared Cameras - ultra-compact, hand-held infrared cameras weigh only 1.5 lbs and feature revolutionary design and packaging. With a built-in display, temperature measurement and image storage capabilities, the E series infrared cameras are extremely easy-to-operate and affordable. Applications include building diagnostics, electrical inspections, marine surveys, to veterinary evaluations, security and law enforcement to name a few.
The S Series Infrared Cameras - high performance IR cameras, designed primarily for thermal analysis applications in R&D and scientific environments, feature extraordinary thermal sensitivity, extensive temperature measurement capabilities, Firewire digital output for high speed image and data transfer and powerful software for in-depth real-time thermal analysis.

Machine vision infrared systems
ThermoVision® cameras for industrial automation
The A20 Infrared Camera - revolutionary line of ultra-compact, fully integrated thermal measurement and infrared imaging systems instantly identify thermal faults and visualize subtle temperature variations, otherwise undetectable, that can signal significant component or design problems. Ideal for R&D, thermal testing, design verification, process monitoring and quality inspections, the robust and affordable A20 features extensive digital and analog input/output (I/O) functionality allowing quick and easy integration into control systems or for use as a stand-alone device. Extensive connectivity options include FireWire or Ethernet, built-in connectivity to industrial field buses, web-based remote control and software based on Active X development.