What is an Thermal Camera?

A thermal camera – also called IR camera, thermal imaging camera or infrared camera – is a measuring instrument used for non-contact measurements of the surface temperature of objects. Measuring temperature in this way enables you to visualise infrared radiation of objects or humans which are normally out of the normal visible spectrum. The thermal camera uses its integrated infrared detector to record the intensity and distribution of a certain spectrum of this electromagnetic radiation. The infrared camera is set up close to process it is controlling in order to immediately detect and rectify deviations from the parameters defined for this process. InfraTec provides such solutions for process monitoring and quality control as well as for research and development.

Thermal  cameras / infrared cameras from InfraTec
Thermal  cameras / infrared cameras from InfraTec

Choose Your Thermal Camera

InfraTec offers more than 30 thermal camera models. Choose a suitable IR camera form our product range including compact and system cameras, high-end systems as well as zoom cameras and OEM solutions.

Over­view of all thermal camera models

Powerful IR Camera Including Full Service Package

With a modular system consisting of different and industry-proven components, for individual thermal camera models or automated thermography solutions, InfraTec takes into account the occurring versatile requirements.

Does your daily business call for an extremely powerful thermal camera? If so, InfraTec is the right partner for you.

  • Wide range of cooled and uncool infrared cameras for handheld and stationary use

  • Application-specific software packages enable precise and efficient data evaluation

  • Turnkey thermographic automation solutions

  • Professional feasibility studies

  • Comprehensive range of services from 24-hour service hotline to extended warranties

  • German designed, developed and manufactured thermal imaging camera

  • Experienced sales and service partners enable local support levels

  • In-house service department, e.g. for on-site support, remote maintenance and recalibration of your IR camera

Model Variety of Thermal Cameras

We offer a comprehensive range of more than 30 infrared camera models. Our product range of IR cameras comprises entry-level devices, professional and universal cameras, high-end solutions as well as industrial thermal cameras and infrared imager. Together we will find the right package consisting of thermal camera, software, accessories and service for your specifique application.

High-resol­u­tion ImageIR® Camera Series with Cooled Detectors

The high-end thermal cameras of the product series ImageIR® from InfraTec meet the highest demands in research and science, for non-destructive inspection as well as for process control. The modular concept enables excellent adaption to your specific measurement and inspection tasks. Cooled photon detectors of different types (InSb, MCT), spectral sensitivity ranges and formats are used. The numerous equipment options include powerful infrared full optics, filters and rotating aperture wheels, trigger and data transfer interfaces as well as motor focus units suitable for continuous operation.

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Detector Format

Spatial resolution with detector formats with up to (1,920 × 1,536) infrared pixels

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MicroScan

Integrated into camera, genuine temperature measured values

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Thermal Resolution

Precise detection of smallest temperature differences

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High-speed Mode

Increase frame rates and thermal resolution at the same time using binning technology

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Frame Rate

Analysis of high-speed dynamic temperature changes and processes

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Modular Design Concept

High flexibility for upgrades and customization of configurations

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Rotating Filter/Aperture Wheel

Enables measurement tasks with high object temperatures and spectral thermography

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Process and Trigger Interface

Highly precise repeatable data recording; time- and event-controlled

High end camera series ImageIR

System Cameras of Vari­oCAM® HD head Series

A wide range of interchangeable lenses and the compact housing dimensions of our system cameras as well as the robust construction with a degree of protection up to IP67 make these thermal cameras useful tools for many areas of application in industry and research. All system camera series are available in numerous equipment and performance variants and enable - depending on the application focus and requirements - individual thermography solutions.

Professional handheld infrared camera models from InfraTec
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Detector Format

High-end detectors with up to (1,024 × 768) infrared pixels

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MicroScan

Available with unique opto-mechanical micro-scanner for up to (2,048 × 1,536) infrared pixels

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Thermal resolution

Thermal resolution as low as 0.02 K

240 Hz
Frame Rate

Frame rate up to 240 Hz

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Fixed Mount

Cameras for fixed mount use in harsh process environments as well as for computer-assisted laboratory tasks

Contact to thermography division of InfraTec

Would You Like to Know More?

It is not unusual for tasks to be associated with special requirements. Discuss your specific application needs with our specialists, receive further technical information or learn more about our additional services.

Europe & Rest of World
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Possible Applic­a­tions of a Thermal Cameras

Especially when manufacturing thermally sensitive components, infrared thermography provides specific information for quality assurance purposes. In plastic- and automotive industries, even smallest deviations from the preset temperature can lead to a severe quality loss. With thermographic monitoring, the sources of error can be recognised, documented and fixed.

Use Thermal Cameras in these Industries

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IR-based Detection of Elevated Body Temperature

Use InfraTec infrared cameras to effectively prevent infectious diseases from spreading further.

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Elec­tronics & Elec­trical Engin­eering

Measure temperature distributions of smallest electronic components with infrared cameras.

All branches and application areas
Contact to thermography division of InfraTec

Would You Like to Know More?

It is not unusual for tasks to be associated with special requirements. Discuss your specific application needs with our specialists, receive further technical information or learn more about our additional services.

Europe & Rest of World
InfraTec GmbH Infrarotsensorik und MesstechnikGostritzer Straße 61 - 6301217 DresdenGERMANY

Discover the Variety of Applications for Thermography

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IR-based Detection of Elevated Body Temperature

Use InfraTec infrared cameras to effectively prevent infectious diseases from spreading further.

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Active Ther­mo­graphy

Make use of active thermography for non-destructive and contact-free material testing, for both automated inline and offline solutions.

All branches and application areas

Ther­mo­graphic Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

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Non-destructive Testing

Electronic / Semiconductor Testing – E-LIT

Detect inhomogeneous temperature distribution and local power loss during the production using the Lock-in Thermography.

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Obser­va­tion & Invest­ig­a­tion

Fire Preven­tion – FIRE-SCAN

Effectively secure your goods and appliances by integrating thermography into an automated early fire detection solution.

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Obser­va­tion & Invest­ig­a­tion

Fire Preven­tion – FIRE-SCAN for Li-Ion Batteries

Monitor assembly halls and storage facilities fully automatically 24/7 and detect critical heat sources reliably.

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Non-destructive Testing

High-Speed Rotation Test Bench – TRC

Check for long-life fatigue strength of mechanical components in load tests, using high-end infrared cameras.

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Steel Produc­tion

Ladle Hotspot Detection and Torpedo Car Monitoring

Use automatic thermography to inspect the outer shell of ladles and torpedo cars to prevent idle time and accidents.

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Non-destructive Testing

Photovoltaic Test System – PV-LIT

Get advantages in costing and quality by non-contact thermographic testing of your solar cells and PV-modules.

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Process Control – INDU-SCAN

Contactless measurement of temperature distributions and profiles with industrial thermographic cameras permits efficient monitoring and control of temperature-dependent processes and procedures within a system-integrated quality assurance programme in industry.

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Quality Control or Press Hardening – PRESS-CHECK

Check the microstructures of sheet metal parts during the stamping process and establish a uniform high strength and quality of all produced stampings safely and with a contact-free method.

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Observation & Investigation

Site Surveillance – IROD

Calibrated measuring cameras offer the option of a completely automated site surveillance by utilising temperature alarms – an approach well beyond the simple and susceptible motion detection systems used elsewhere. With IROD InfraTec offers a scaleable, powerful system solution.

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Steel Produc­tion

Slag Detection – SLAG-DETECT

Take advantage of thermography for quality assurance and increase the process yield in the steel production in BOF and EAF processes.

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Obser­va­tion & Invest­ig­a­tion

IR Substation Monitoring – GRID-DETECT

The IR Substation Monitoring System GRID-DETECT uses infrared technology to monitor the temperature of substation components to secure the reliability of substation.

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Obser­va­tion & Invest­ig­a­tion

Waste Bunker Fire Monitoring – WASTE-SCAN

Effectively secure your goods and appliances by integrating thermography into an automated early fire detection solution.

Automatic slag detection in steelmaking with thermal imaging SLAG-DETECT
Steel Produc­tion

Slag Detection – SLAG-DETECT

Take advantage of thermography for quality assurance and increase the process yield in the steel production in BOF and EAF processes.

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Obser­va­tion & Invest­ig­a­tion

IR Substation Monitoring – GRID-DETECT

The IR Substation Monitoring System GRID-DETECT uses infrared technology to monitor the temperature of substation components to secure the reliability of substation.

Early fire detection WASTE-SCAN with thermal imaging
Obser­va­tion & Invest­ig­a­tion

Waste Bunker Fire Monitoring – WASTE-SCAN

Effectively secure your goods and appliances by integrating thermography into an automated early fire detection solution.

Frequently Asked Ques­tions on the Subject Thermal Camera

A thermal camera - also called infrared camera - is used to measure temperatures of object surfaces. Therefore the principle of infrared thermography is used. Infrared thermography is a passive imaging method for contactless temperature measurement. It uses the fact that every object with a temperature above absolute zero (-273.15 °C) emits electromagnetic radiation. The focal plane array infrared detector of the thermal imaging cameras, which is equipped with individual elements arranged in a matrix, uses an optical system to capture the intensity distribution of the radiation emission from the measurement object over a large area. The camera converts the radiation intensities into measured temperature values for each individual pixel of the radiometric thermal image. This results not only in a few temperature readings from individual measurement points, as for example in the case of using thermocouples and pyrometers, but also in hundreds of thousands to millions of temperature readings that are completely distributed over the measurement object.

The visualization of images, also known as thermograms recorded by infrared cameras, can be performed in different ways. Best known are gray value or so-called false colour representations, in which each temperature value is assigned a gray level or a certain colour. Therefore, the user can get a very clear overview of the temperature distribution on the measurement object and immediately detect anomalies such as hotspots and discontinuities, which can indicate hidden faults for example.

The term FLIR is an acronym for the abbreviation Forward Looking InfraRed. State-of-the art FLIR thermal imaging camera systems are equipped with different cooled and uncooled two-dimensional imaging detectors that reproduce thermal images in the wavelength ranges of (2 ... 14 µm). This makes FLIR thermal imaging camera systems ideal for people and vehicle detection in government applications, other applications include e.g. industry and research.

The purpose of thermography is not only to collect image data, but to analyze and apply the obtained measurement results captured by an infrared camera. Using a thermography evaluation software the measurement data are processed. InfraTec offers a wide range of efficient and user-friendly programmes for various applications and requirements. The centre of attention is, hereby, the fully scalable software family IRBIS® 3.

Numerous companies from all over the world use infrared thermography as a measurement method in the development of new products, temperature-controlled process automation and quality control. Universities, technical colleges and institutes use ir cameras for applications in science and education. The spectrum of industries and application areas in which ir cameras from InfraTec are used is correspondingly broad. Learn more about the specific use of thermography in the user reports of our customers.

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Where are Thermal Imaging Camera Used in Prac­tice?

Infrared cameras by InfraTec are used for a number of applications in the entire world. Experience about the opportunities that infrared thermography offers and read the field reports of our customers.

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Indus­tries & Applic­a­tions

Get further information

With more than 30 models, InfraTec offers a variety of infrared camera models for all application areas of thermal imaging. Please find your suitable infrared camera for your application.

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Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

Regardless of how diverse your task is, a thermography automation solution from InfraTec allows you to master the challenge efficiently and cost-effectively.

InfraTec - References

Where are Thermal Imaging Camera Used in Prac­tice?

Infrared cameras by InfraTec are used for a number of applications in the entire world. Experience about the opportunities that infrared thermography offers and read the field reports of our customers.

Montage of visual and thermal images of dresdner zwinger - Créditos de la foto: © Maik W / fotocommunity.de

Indus­tries & Applic­a­tions

Get further information

With more than 30 models, InfraTec offers a variety of infrared camera models for all application areas of thermal imaging. Please find your suitable infrared camera for your application.

Automated Solutions by InfraTec - Picture Credits: © iStock.com / ToddMedia

Auto­mated Solu­tions from InfraTec

Regardless of how diverse your task is, a thermography automation solution from InfraTec allows you to master the challenge efficiently and cost-effectively.

Your Advant­ages Around the Purchase of a Thermal Camera

InfraTec Service - Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

Thermography trainings

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment

InfraTec Thermal Camera Equip­ment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all infrared camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

InfraTec Service - Technical Support

InfraTec Service – Technical Support

Our Company’s own service department accompanies you even with complex automation solutions far beyond the actual sale. In the event of malfunctions, your enquiry is forwarded directly to the employees via a hotline. By remote maintenance, you will receive an initial diagnosis. Together with you, we analyse the cause of the problem and quickly find a solution.

Thermography trainings

Training of your Employees

In our training centre in Dresden, you can attend practical thermography training courses. After the transfer of the turnkey system, upon request qualified employees of our service team will introduce you step by step to your automation solution and instruct future users on your premises.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec camera equipment

InfraTec Thermal Camera Equip­ment

InfraTec offers high-quality accessories for all infrared camera series. This allows users to flexibly adapt their camera to changing test and measurement environments and optimize it for daily indoor and outdoor use. The corresponding components are specially designed for the corresponding model and open up new possibilities – for current applications and new tasks.

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Thermal Image | InfraTec Thermography Knowledge

A thermal image can be captured with a infrared camera. To acquire the thermal image, the infrared radiation, which is generated by the heat of an object, is recorded by a thermographic camera.

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Temperature Measurement | InfraTec Thermography Knowledge

One method of determining and monitoring temperature without contact is thermography. It can be used to make defects visible without destroying the test object during testing. 

Thermal  cameras / infrared cameras from InfraTec

Infrared Thermography Theory - Physical Basics | InfraTec GmbH

The principle of infrared thermography is based on the physical phenomenon that any body of a temperature above absolute zero (-273.15 °C) emits electromagnetic radiation. 

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FLIR - Forward Looking InfraRed | InfraTec

The term FLIR stands for the abbreviation Forward Looking InfraRed. The abbreviation FLIR originated in the course of the further development of the infrared camera at the beginning of the 1960s.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec Service - thermography lenses

High‐performance Full Optics

High quality precision lenses allow the adaptation of the image geometry to almost every measuring situation. Its performance parameters are calibrated with respect to functionality, quality and flexible application. Due to proper IR-transparent lens materials and high-precision antireflexion coating, the lenses are optimised for different spectral ranges.

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Modular Concept for Your Flex­ib­ility

The camera can be adapted to all requirements of the user due to modular design of the camera series ImageIR®. This means that a customer-specific thermography system is achieved in every direction. The ImageIR® can also be subsequently retrofitted or upgraded in the event of changing measurement requirements. In this way, maximum investment security is achieved.

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High-end Camera Series ImageIR®

The high-end thermographic cameras of the product series ImageIR® from InfraTec meet the highest demands in research and science, for non-destructive inspection as well as for process control.

Circuit board ImageIR® 10300

Thermal Image | InfraTec Thermography Knowledge

A thermal image can be captured with a infrared camera. To acquire the thermal image, the infrared radiation, which is generated by the heat of an object, is recorded by a thermographic camera.

InfraTec Thermography Glossar - Temperature Measurement with Thermography - Picture credits: © iStock.com / nordroden

Temperature Measurement | InfraTec Thermography Knowledge

One method of determining and monitoring temperature without contact is thermography. It can be used to make defects visible without destroying the test object during testing. 

Thermal  cameras / infrared cameras from InfraTec

Infrared Thermography Theory - Physical Basics | InfraTec GmbH

The principle of infrared thermography is based on the physical phenomenon that any body of a temperature above absolute zero (-273.15 °C) emits electromagnetic radiation. 

Thermal  cameras / infrared cameras from InfraTec

FLIR - Forward Looking InfraRed | InfraTec

The term FLIR stands for the abbreviation Forward Looking InfraRed. The abbreviation FLIR originated in the course of the further development of the infrared camera at the beginning of the 1960s.

Camera protective housing for infrared cameras by InfraTec

Wide Range of Protective Hous­ings

The InfraTec product range includes numerous protective housings. The all-weather and robust metal housings allow the use of the thermal cameras in harsh environments and protect against mechanical stress, dust and splash water. Depending on requirements, users can also choose ATEX-certified protective housings that can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

InfraTec Service - thermography lenses

High‐performance Full Optics

High quality precision lenses allow the adaptation of the image geometry to almost every measuring situation. Its performance parameters are calibrated with respect to functionality, quality and flexible application. Due to proper IR-transparent lens materials and high-precision antireflexion coating, the lenses are optimised for different spectral ranges.

InfraTec glossary modules

Modular Concept for Your Flex­ib­ility

The camera can be adapted to all requirements of the user due to modular design of the camera series ImageIR®. This means that a customer-specific thermography system is achieved in every direction. The ImageIR® can also be subsequently retrofitted or upgraded in the event of changing measurement requirements. In this way, maximum investment security is achieved.

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High-end Camera Series ImageIR®

The high-end thermographic cameras of the product series ImageIR® from InfraTec meet the highest demands in research and science, for non-destructive inspection as well as for process control.