Thermal imaging

Thermal imaging cameras detect and monitor Infrared radiation (IR) or infrared light that is invisible to the human eye. They display IR – which can be felt as heat – as an image in a similar way standard cameras use visible light.

Thermal cameras come in two types – thermal temperature cameras to monitor temperature and thermal infrared cameras to detect or monitor thermal energy. They can enable the automation of process inspection to improve quality control, as well as safeguarding high-risk facilities where fire safety is paramount.

Important questions to consider before choosing thermal imaging

• What are you trying to see? What is it made of? And is it moving or stationary?
• What is the temperature of the object and surrounding area?
• Do you need to monitor temperature or just see the object?

Use thermal for a fully automated, non-contact quality control system – ideal for hot melt glue application inspection.

Automate a wide range of factory applications with thermal temperature monitoring in factory settings or extreme environments.

Detect fires before they start – spot elevated temperatures at high-risk sites with 24/7, real-time thermal inspection.

The latest thermal imaging cameras feature dual spectrum technology, combining thermal and visual inspection in one smart camera.

Cooled IR cameras can accurately inspect detailed or fast moving objects – ideal for stress testing materials in factory settings.

The future is ‘lights out’ automation – adopt automation to find efficiencies and remain competitive long-term.