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News Release from: Flir Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 24 January 2006
Thermal imaging cameras help detect bird
flu
Flir Systems has announced that it has received orders for thermal imaging cameras for use in detecting fever, which is a possible indicator of infectious diseases, including avian flu.
Flir Systems has announced that it has received orders for thermal imaging cameras for use in detecting fever, which is a possible indicator of infectious diseases, including avian flu The French Ministry of Health has ordered systems that will be deployed in six airports throughout France
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The systems will be used to quickly detect the presence of fever in passengers arriving from certain destinations.
A major US technology manufacturing company has also ordered systems for use at its overseas manufacturing facilities.
The systems will be used to identify fever in arriving employees.
Delivery of the systems will begin immediately.
Both customers chose the Flir ThermaCam A20 system, which offers software specifically designed for this application.
The A20 can be mounted at an optimal location and provide real time thermal data and analytics to inspectors.
"As we did during the SARS outbreak, we are providing a tool to governments and businesses around the world who are preparing to protect their citizens and employees from a potential epidemic.
Our cameras offer a discreet and effective way of identifying individuals with elevated body temperatures, helping to detect possible fever and thereby limiting the spread of infectious disease," commented Earl R. Request free introductory details about products from Flir Systems ...
Lewis, President and CEO of Flir Systems.
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