With over 30 years experience in IR systems and applications development, and over 30,000 infrared cameras in use worldwide, FLIR is the undisputed global commercial IR industry leader.
As pioneers in the IR industry, FLIR Systems has a long list of "firsts" in the infrared thermography world. In fact, you can say that FLIR Systems created thermography!
- 1965: 1st thermal imaging system for predictive maintenance (Model 650)
- 1973: 1st battery-operated portable IR scanner for industrial applications predictive maintenance (Model 750)
- 1975: 1st TV compatible system (Model 525)
- 1978: 1st dual-wavelength scanning system capable of real-time analog recording of thermal events (Model 780). Instrumental in R&D market development
- 1983: 1st thermal imaging and measurement system with on-screen temperature measurement
- 1986: 1st TE (thermo-electrically) cooled system
- 1989: 1st Single piece infrared camera system for PM and R&D with on-board digital storage
- 1991: 1st Windows-based thermographic analysis and reporting system
- 1993: 1st Focal Plane Array (FPA) system for PM and R&D applications
- 1995: 1st Full-featured camcorder style FPA infrared system (ThermaCAM)
- 1997: 1st: Uncooled microbolometer-based PM/R&D system
- 2000: 1st Thermography system with both thermal and visual imaging
- 2000: 1st Thermography system to incorporate thermal/visual/voice and text data logging
- 2002: 1st Automated thermography system (Model P60) to feature detachable remotely controllable LCD, JPEG image storage, enhanced connectivity including USB and IrDA wireless, thermal/visual/voice and text data logging
- 2002: 1st low-cost ultra-compact hand-held thermography camera (E-series). Revolutionary, ergonomic design, lightest IR measurement camera available.
With this tradition of unparalleled technical excellence and innovative achievements, FLIR continues to develop new infrared products, educational venues and applications expertise to meet the diverse demands of thermographers worldwide.
FLIR Systems doesn't just sell you an infrared camera. We provide you with a total IR solution: the infrared camera, the software, accessories, thermographic training, applications support, technical service and flexible purchase/rentals plans.
With the largest installed base of infrared cameras in the world, and the most extensive applications and support staff, FLIR Systems is there to assure that your thermographic inspection program is a success.
Publicly traded on NASDAQ, FLIR Systems is the one forward-looking, forward-thinking IR company.
