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About FLIR Systems
With over 40 years experience in IR systems and applications development, and over
30 000 infrared cameras in use worldwide, FLIR Systems is the undisputed global
commercial IR industry leader.
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Figure 3.1 FLIR Systems, Boston, USA, FLIR Systems, Danderyd, Sweden, and FLIR Systems, Portland,
USA.
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Figure 3.2 Indigo Operations, Niceville, USA, and Indigo Operations, Santa Barbara, USA. Indigo Operations
is a division of FLIR Systems.
As pioneers in the IR industry, FLIR Systems has a long list of ‘firsts’ the world of in-
frared thermography:
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1965: 1st thermal imaging system for predictive maintenance (Model 650).
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1973: 1st battery-operated portable IR scanner for industrial applications predictive
maintenance (Model 750).
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1975: 1st TV compatible system (Model 525).
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1978: 1st dual-wavelength scanning system capable of real-time analog recording
of thermal events (Model 780). Instrumental in R & D market development.
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1983: 1st thermal imaging and measurement system with on-screen temperature
measurement.
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1986: 1st TE (thermo-electrically) cooled system.
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1989: 1st single-piece infrared camera system for PM (predictive maintenance)
and R & D (research & development) with on-board digital storage.
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1991: 1st Windows-based thermographic analysis and reporting system.
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1993: 1st Focal Plane Array (FPA) system for PM and R & D applications.
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1995: 1st full-featured camcorder style FPA infrared system (ThermaCAM).
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1997: 1st: uncooled microbolometer-based PM/R & D system.
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