MoviTHERM is Scheduled to Speak at the Automate 2022 Show

IRVINE, Calif., June, 01, 2022 – MoviTHERM is scheduled to speak at the Automate 2022 show. David Bursell, VP of Business Development, will lead the presentation by speaking on the topic of “How Thermal Imaging with IIoT is Advancing Industrial Fire Detection”.

For the last 10 years, MoviTHERM engineers have been working on a solution for the reoccurring issue of fire outbreaks in industrial environments. Only recently have they discovered the advantages of combining IoT with thermal imaging cameras.

“I am looking forward to attending and participating in the Automate show this year. Especially since we have been in a lockdown environment over the past couple of years, I’m sure there will be much new technology to see, including our moviTHERM iEFD fire detection solution that I will be presenting on.” – David Bursell, Vice President of Business Development, MoviTHERM

IIoT-based early fire detection systems can improve emergency planning by using algorithms and analytics to help quickly prepare evacuation plans. Analytics can consider the number of people in the facility, fire location, and the rate at which a fire develops to better improve evacuation plans. Analytics-based evacuation plans can prevent congestion by guiding workers to different locations for optimum evacuation routing.

Some advantages of IIoT-based early fire detection systems include:

• Detection of fire formation at the earliest stages.
• Connecting multiple sensor types for optimized detection.
• Cloud-based connectivity and computing minimize hardware requirements.
• Lower installation and maintenance costs.
• Fast and broad notification to keep workers out of harm’s way.
• Automatic software updates keep systems running optimally.
• Capability to control external processes, alarms, and extinguishing systems.

By warning earlier on the pathway to ignition, industrial facility managers avert costly and potentially life-threatening fires before they are permitted to start and spread.

David Bursell is scheduled to speak Thursday, June 09 2022, from 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm.

About David Bursell:

David C Bursell is passionate about imaging technologies. For over 23 years, he has been extensively involved with infrared imaging science. He has worked for imaging companies, including Inframetrics, FLIR Systems, and MoviTHERM, where he is currently the Vice President of Business Development. His education includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Boston University. He has also studied Digital Marketing Analytics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. When not working with infrared cameras, David enjoys restoring old cars. A current project includes the restoration of a 1977 Toyota FJ40 Landcruiser.

MoviTHERM Releases a Two-Part Webinar Series: “Using IoT for Early Fire Detection Applications”

MoviTHERM announced the release of a two-part webinar series, Using IoT for Early Fire Detection Applications, in response to the rising fire outbreaks in recycling facilities and other industrial settings.

The webinar addresses the evolution of early fire detection and how leveraging the internet of things (IoT) with infrared technology is revolutionizing how industrial facilities can prevent fire outbreaks.

“With more reported fires each year, it is important for industrial companies to know what early fire detection solutions are available to them. Just as critical is knowing how to choose the correct one based on their needs,” said Markus Tarin, President & CEO of MoviTHERM.

“We want to educate viewers on the value of implementing the internet of things for early fire detection applications. Early fire detection has evolved tremendously, and there are many groundbreaking capabilities the public isn’t aware of.”

The webinar series covers topics like:

• Benefits of using thermal imaging cameras
• Advantages of leveraging the industrial internet of things (IoT)
• Demonstrate the MoviTHERM iEFD Cloud software application

If you are interested in the latest early fire detection advancements, you can watch the two-part series of Using IoT for Early Fire Detection Applications below or visit our YouTube Channel. 

About MoviTHERM  (https://movitherm.com):

MoviTHERM – Advanced Thermography solutions was founded in 1999. The company provides IoT Cloud monitoring solutions for thermal imaging applications for early fire detection and machine condition monitoring and other applications. In addition, MoviTHERM offers solutions for plastic welding, package sealing and non-destructive testing. MoviTHERM is a Teledyne FLIR Premium Partner and master distributor for FLIR Thermal Cameras for automation and science applications.

MoviTHERM Develops Technology to Help Recycling Facilities Detect Fires

MoviTHERM is the first in the market to introduce a low capital cost solution to metal recycling facilities who want to prevent costly fire outbreaks and maintain a safe working environment. With an emphasis on recycling, facilities are seeing more lithium-ion batteries end up in their waste stream. This becomes a concern, as when lithium-ion batteries are broken or crushed, they can become hot, start to smoke, and catch fire. MoviTHERM has created a cloud-based solution that is easy to install, provides automated alerts, and optimizes safety to not only employees at the metal recycling facility, but all surrounding neighborhoods as well.

Learn more about how MoviTHERM is helping prevent metal recycling fires!

Biomass Facilities are Finding Ways to Mitigate Fires

Biomass Power Generation facilities are finding ways to mitigate and prevent fire damage. Unfortunately, detecting early-stage fire formation within a biomass bulk pile is difficult. Therefore facilities are resorting to implementing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with early fire detection technologies, like infrared (IR) cameras. IR camera systems are the first to alert before a fire develops. They see a warming-up of material early in the fire development process before forming smoke particles or flames. Fire safety is an area that can realize the benefits of IIoT when combined with infrared camera systems. By connecting sensors that alert at different stages of fire development and varying conditions for fire formation, potential fires can more readily be detected and prevented.

Learn more about how IIoT EFD systems work and how they can be beneficial for Biomass Power Generation Facilities.

Thermal Inspection Ensures Sterility of Medical Devices

Keeping medical devices sterile is crucial, which is why a medical device manufacturer put in place a direct heat transfer seal as the final step in the process of sterilization to make sure all devices would successfully arrive to the operating room fully sterilized. Hank Hogan, from photonics.com, explains how the package sealing process works, which MoviTHERM designed the solution to, using thermal cameras from AT – Automation Technology. Markus Tarin, CEO of MoviTHERM, exclaims that “Our system is more objective than a human being because it is computerized.”

Click below to read more about the final step in assuring sterility of medical devices.