Thermography News

Was that leg truly before the wicket? Thermal cameras may be able to tell better than any human eyes ever could. A new range of specialist thermal cameras that have been developed by a firm known as Selex Galileo are to be used by cricket umpires to help detect ‘Hot Spots’, highlighting when there has been any contact between batsmen, the bat itself and the ball. Continue reading →

Italy has, arguably, some of the best historical architecture in the world, so the preservation of these important cultural buildings is vital. An Altamura based survey company called IR HotSpot has been set up to directly focus on investigating historical buildings using thermography equipment. This allows these iconic buildings to be preserved and maintained without any complicated invasive investigation taking place beforehand. Also, it ensures that any small unseen problems can show up on the thermal image and can be dealt with before it can develop into something serious. Continue reading →

Since the eruption of Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano grounded most of UK airspace, scientists have been trying to come up with some kind of Ash cloud detection system. A standard jet engine superheats the ash particles, which turns them to glass inside the engine itself resulting in the engine stopping mid air. Continue reading →

Thermal imaging was once highly expensive and only used exclusively. However, things have changed considerably and now thermal imaging is much more affordable and used for a wide variety of applications. Thermal imaging manufacturers have realised that the possibilities for thermography applications is vast and are now producing cameras with different specifications for different types of thermal work. Continue reading →

At the Fiat Car factory in Italy they are using thermal imaging cameras for predictive maintenance purposes, in order to predict electrical and mechanical faults. The factory produces 250,000 cars per year, meaning that it is important for the system of car production to work efficiently without any possible faults. Continue reading →

Infrared cameras can detect elevated body temperature which may indicate the presence of fever. Due to factors such as, economic migration and the growth of international travel means that it is much easier for infections and disease to spread quickly. This calls for a stringent global prevention policy. Continue reading →

Electricity is usually taken for granted in our society. However, the electrical grid has to have regular inspections of the network’s components to ensure a continuous supply of electricity. Thermal imaging cameras are increasingly being used to see the components state of operation. E.ON Bayern, a German power and gas utility company are the main power supplier in central Europe and have started to use thermal imaging cameras as part of their preventative maintenance programme. Continue reading →

The magnificent power and danger of volcanoes intrigue and fascinate Geological Researchers. They are a window into the centre of the Earth and allow researchers to better understand the Earth itself. Through the use of a thermal imaging camera, a researcher can measure volcanic heat without the need for contact with the lava. A thermal camera is capable of recording radiated heat and displaying the thermal image and temperature reading on the display. Continue reading →

Flir thermal imaging cameras have been used to help determine how well anti-allergy medicine is functioning. Using a thermal imaging camera to study the skin and temperature differences is an extremely accurate, non-invasive, non-contact technique that can easily be used to visually show changes that could indicate further problems and unknown issues. Continue reading →

We are having a thermal imaging celebration and are delighted to announce a free seminar delivered by world leading Infrared camera manufacturer Flir Systems. The seminar aims to demonstrate how you can use Thermography in a wide variety of applications and how it can greatly reduce your time, costs and resource expenditure on diagnostics. Continue reading →