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News Release from: Flir Systems
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 January 2008
Infrared camera operations integrated
The CEDIP Infrared Systems infrared camera operations are to be integrated into the Thermography Division of FLIR Systems and trade under the FLIR brand name.
FLIR Systems has become the majority shareholder of fellow infrared specialist CEDIP Infrared Systems With the transaction complete on Januar 4, 2008, the CEDIP Infrared Systems infrared camera operations will be integrated into the Thermography Division of FLIR Systems and trade under the FLIR brand name
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 6 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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FLIR said that the acquisition will provide greater R and D capability, enhanced core competence and greater production and distribution ability.
Crucially, it will allow more products and systems to be produced to serve the specific needs of customers all over the world.
This development will give the customers of both companies instant access to the widest range of infrared cameras on the market, said FLIR to manufacturingtalk.com.
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CEDIP Infrared Systems and FLIR Systems invest heavily in the development of both their IR camera products as well as the software.
The combined operation will naturally have the same ethos ensuring a future-proof path for all customers and distributors.
'High-end' R and D customers will however be the major beneficiaries from this move.
Both companies already have a strong presence in the production of scientific grade cameras and their combined competence in this field will make the CEDIP Infrared Systems/FLIR Systems partnership a force to be reckoned with.
The stronger FLIR Systems will now have the capacity to develop R and D Systems that are application specific with a greater range of cooled detector combinations.
The centre of excellence of these high-end cameras will remain at the CEDIP Infrared Systems base in France.
"The combined forces of FLIR Systems Thermography Division and CEDIP Infrared Systems will take infrared technology into a new league on many fronts and result in development excellence to the benefit of all our customers," said Arne Almerfors, president of the FLIR Systems Thermography Division.
President of CEDIP Infrared Systems, Pierre Potet, commented: "Teaming up with FLIR Systems Thermography Division is a great opportunity for the development of CEDIP Infrared Systems high end thermography products.
The combination of the international sales network and global expertise of FLIR Systems together with the technology of CEDIP Infrared Systems, will immediately benefit all the customers and markets we serve".
* About infrared cameras - thermal imaging, also called thermography, is the production of non-contact infrared or "heat" pictures from which temperature measurements can be made.
By detecting anomalies often invisible to the naked eye, thermography allows corrective action before costly system failures occur.
Infrared cameras scan equipment and structures, then instantly convert the thermal images to still or motion pictures for monitoring and analysis.
Thermal imaging increases efficiency and maximizes safety in many industries and environments and is rapidly expanding into new markets.
* About FLIR Systems - FLIR Systems is the world leader in the design and manufacturing of infrared cameras.
Applications include predictive maintenance, research and development, non-destructive testing, process monitoring and automation, machine vision and many others.
FLIR Systems has four manufacturing plants located in the USA (Portland, Boston and Santa Barbara) and Stockholm, Sweden and operates direct sales offices and service centers in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, China, Japan and Australia.
The company has over 1,400 dedicated infrared specialists, and serves international markets through a network of regional offices providing sales and support functions. Request free introductory details about products from Flir Systems ...
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