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News Release from: Flir Systems | Subject: Infrared camera
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 May 2007
Red dot design award for infrared camera
The InfraCAM developed and produced by Flir Systems is a compact portable infrared camera which has been awarded the 'red dot design award'.
The InfraCAM is a compact portable infrared camera developed and produced by FLIR Systems AB in Stockholm, Sweden It has been awarded the 'red dot design award' in the product design category
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 20 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The annual red dot design award spans various categories and is one of the most coveted design prizes worldwide.
A total of 2,548 products from 43 countries participated in the 2007 competition.
Selection criteria are, amongst others: degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability, ecological compatibility and clarity of function.
Flir Systems InfraCAM is a compact infrared camera that is light, easy to use and can be operated intuitively.
The InfraCAM is a portable infrared camera that measures temperatures of objects and takes "heat images" based on the heat radiation that is emitted by every object, converting the thermal images into a standard electronic format.
The InfraCAM is mainly used to look for overheated electrical and mechanical components, as well as for insulation problems and water damage in buildings.
The InfraCAM design merges functionality, ease of use, versatility, compactness and ruggedness.
User requirements have been integrated into the design process to optimise the user interface and the large display.
A consistent ergonomic product design makes the InfraCAM suitable for a one-hand operation.
The strong red-black colour pattern adds to the product's personality.
The award ceremony will take place on June 25, 2007 in the Aalto Musiktheater in Essen, Germany.
The InfraCAM will be presented together with other award-winning products in a special exhibition and placed in the red dot design museum, the largest exhibition of contemporary design worldwide. Request a free brochure from Flir Systems ...
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