MoviTHERM Advanced Thermography Systems announced today an expansion of its US sales channels for Infrared Non-Destructive Test Systems

This expansion will be supported by Composite Automation, LLC, a New Jersey based manufacturer’s representation company with over 30 years of complex capital equipment sales experience.

“We are very excited to welcome John Melilli and his company Composite Automation, LLC on board. John brings 30 years of invaluable experience with him. Mr. Melilli has spent many of these years in the composite market, which makes him a natural fit for MoviTHERM’s line of Composite Non-Destructive Test Solutions.”, said Markus Tarin, President & CEO of MoviTHERM.

MoviTHERM is uniquely positioned for the US market with a range of composite material inspection solutions. As more and more structural components are being manufactured using carbon and other composite materials, the need for more sophisticated inspection technology is growing. Traditionally, manufacturers have been using Ultrasound NDT technology to inspect their parts. However, structures are getting ever more complex; curved geometries are often problematic for ultrasound inspection methods. Infrared Non-Destructive Test Systems (“IR-NDT”) have several advantages over ultrasound equipment. IR-NDT based system can cope with curved geometries and allow the user to perform rapid inspections on very large structures. A lineup of MoviTHERM’s IR-NDT solutions can be found on their website.

The Vision Systems Design magazine has published an infrared imaging article, authored by Markus Tarin, President & CEO of MoviTHERM.

In his latest educational article, titled:”Choosing a camera for infrared imaging”, Mr. Tarin walks the reader step-by-step through available camera and detector technologies and explains important technical specifications. Non-visible imaging is a much more complex subject matter than standard, visible machine vision. The user can choose between different detector types for different applications and wavelengths. However, the selection process is littered with possible pitfalls that could lead to costly mistakes, if any of the technical specifications are being misinterpreted.

The article is touching on the most important technical aspects affecting camera performance and suitability for particular applications. It is meant to expand the reader’s technical background with respect to infrared imaging. However, due to editorial limitations, the article only scratches the surface of the world of infrared and thermal imaging.

Read the full article on the Vision Systems Magazine Website

MoviTHERM has been invited as a guest speaker for Herrmann Ultrasonics Technology Day 2016 on September 29th, 2016 in Irvine, CA.

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. is expanding its operations to the west coast. The company is hosting an all day technology workshop at its new location in Irvine, CA. John Cabrer, Senior Systems Engineer at MoviTHERM will be presenting two sessions.

The location of the event is at:

Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.
188-M Technology Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 630-626-1626
marketing@herrmannultrasonics.com

The workshop is free of charge. For reservations, please contact Herrmann Ultrasonics using the phone number or email address provided above. Please reserve before September 22nd, 2016.

MoviTHERM’s Workshop Session:

Session 1:  11:00am to 12:00pm
Session 2: 2:30pm to 3:30pm

“Inspection of Plastic Weld Seams using Passive and Active Thermography”
Thermography can be a valuable tool for inspecting weld seam integrity. This presentation will provide an introduction to thermography for non-contact temperature measurement. It will provide an overview of the latest camera technology and how to apply thermal imaging for automated inspection. The attendee will learn the difference between passive and active thermography techniques and how these techniques can be utilized for product development, testing and quality control.

About MoviTHERM – Advanced Thermography Solutions
MoviTHERM was founded in 1999 by Markus Tarin, President & CEO. The company is a FLIR Camera Distributor, Systems Integrator and Product Development house. MoviTHERM provides commercially off-the-shelf solutions for remote monitoring, automated thermal imaging and non-destructive test systems. In house capabilities include mechanical, optical, electronic and software engineering. MoviTHERM’s inspection technologies are being used by Universities, Medical & Pharmaceutical, Automotive, General Manufacturing, Government and Aerospace. Clients include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, NASA, Northrup Grumman, Medtronic, BD Medical, Watson Laboratories, USDA, US Army, NOAA and many more.

About the Presenter
John Cabrer, Senior Systems Engineer, has developed and worked numerous thermal imaging systems for process control, monitoring and R&D applications. Applications he has been involved with, range from remote optical gas detection system to unmanned aerial imaging systems for wild life research. John has also worked on many non-destructive test systems, utilizing active thermography techniques for material testing. As a Systems Design Engineer, he has been integrating thermal imaging systems, electrical control systems and development of custom thermal imaging software.

About Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc.
Herrmann Ultrasonics, Inc. is a German Technology Company specializing in ultrasonic welding equipment. The company was founded in 1961 by Walter Herrmann.

Read more on the company history and achievements

The company provides solutions for Automotive, Food, Hygiene, Medical, Electronics, Consumer Goods and Automation.

New and Improved Infrared Cameras from FLIR (A35/A65)

August 29, 2016 – FLIR Systems, Inc. announced new improved A35/A65 thermal imaging temperature sensors for machine vision.

Designed for process control and quality assurance – but applicable to condition monitoring and fire prevention as well – the upgraded A35 and A65 cameras can help processes run smoother. The A35 and A65 include greater vibration specifications to survive harsher conditions. The cameras are available with 10 field-of-view options, from 8 degrees up to 90 degrees, to give users the option to pinpoint a single target or monitor a large area. The A35 and A65 are the leaders in digital communication standards, offering GigE Vision™ compatibility and GenICam protocol support.

FLIR’s A35 and A65 thermal imaging temperature sensors are available now through established FLIR sales channels, starting at $4,995 for the A35 and $7,895 for the A65.

FLIR has also added additional lens options to both, the FLIR A35 and the FLIR A65 cameras. Previously, there were only two lens choices each, the 25 degree and the 45 degree. The additional lens options provide wider and more narrow field of view options for both camera models. The wider angle lenses open up applications where the camera has to be placed very close to the object, while maintaining a decent image size. The narrow angle (telephoto) lens options allow the camera to be placed much further away, without sacrificing resolution. For a specific line up of all available lens options, please go to the product page and click on the “Specifications Tab”.

About FLIR Systems

FLIR Systems, Inc. is a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR’s advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) threat detection.

Inframation 2016 to Add an Automation Clinic to This Year’s Event

Inframation is the world’s largest symposium and training event for Infrared Imaging and Thermography.

The event is sponsored by the Infrared Training Center (ITC) and FLIR Systems, Inc. The event is being held in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 27th to 29th, 2016 at the Rio Hotel & Casino. For the first time in the history of Inframation, FLIR is adding an Automation Clinic track to the event. In recent years, the cost for thermal cameras has significantly decreased. This has created opportunities for machine vision integrators and manufacturing companies alike to implement non-visible imaging technology for automated inspection and remote monitoring.

The automation clinic is a track of presentations covering topics such as:

• Fire Prevention and Early Fire Detection
• Condition Monitoring
• Process & Quality Control
• and others

Markus Tarin, President & CEO of MoviTHERM will be presenting a case study on early fire detection using the MoviTHERM MIO Series of Intelligent I/O modules for FLIR cameras. MoviTHERM also has a booth at Inframation and will be demonstrating the MIO I/O module to show attendees.

About Inframation 2016 – visit the event website.

First UK Distributor for the MoviTHERM MIO

Thermal Vision Research brings award-winning MoviTHERM MIO Series to UK, instantly turning FLIR cameras into complete heat monitoring systems.

Specialist stockist of thermal imaging technology, Thermal Vision Research (TVR) has just signed the first UK distributor deal for the award-winning MoviTHERM MIO Series modules for FLIR cameras, with California-based thermography business MoviTHERM.

TVR saw an opportunity to introduce this new technology to the UK market, potentially saving FLIR camera users thousands of pounds on acquiring and maintaining complex supporting infrastructure.

Launched in April 2016 and already the winner of the Innovators Award 2016*, the MoviTHERM MIO Series Intelligent I/O module turns FLIR cameras instantly into complete monitoring systems for fire detection. It’s available in two modules, one for FLIR AX8 cameras and the other for FLIR A310f cameras both of which are used across a wide range of industry sectors throughout the UK.

Matthew Clavey, director of Thermal Vision Research, said:

“The MIO Series modules developed by MoviTHERM are a ground-breaking innovation for the thermal imaging industry. For the first time, thermal output can be monitored and warning triggers acted upon through a simple web-based interface – eliminating the need for a vast array of potentially unreliable supporting infrastructure.”

“The two compatible cameras, the FLIR AX8 and FLIR A310f, are popular recommendations for use where there might be issues with overheating such as plant or server rooms, fire protection installations, warehouse management or even waste disposal sites. And then, the functions of the MIO Series are simply immense – from accessibility via a smart phone**, to connectivity across vast multi-camera networks. This really is a new opportunity and a bench mark in thermal imaging monitoring technology.”

Each MIO Series module comes with eight digital alarm outputs and eight channels of 4 to 20mA outputs which can be assigned to any of the connected cameras. Up to seven cameras can be monitored through a single unit or the system can be scaled up for connection to over 100 cameras. Set up is straightforward using a built-in web-server and firmware can be upgraded when improvements are made using a simple download process.

MoviTHERM is now promoting the product at exhibitions in the US, but onsite demonstrations can be arranged in the UK by calling +44 333 200 4667 or visiting www.thermalvisionresearch.co.uk. Full product details and technical specifications can be found at www.movitherm.com.

*Vision Systems Design 2016 Innovators Program.
** Requires the addition of a FLIR NVR to the MoviTHERM MIO Series I/O module

About Thermal Vision Research
Thermal Vision Research Ltd is based in Bath, England and has over 10 years of experience in the thermal imaging market. It offers a full range of FLIR cameras and software enabling it to design bespoke solutions for its clients. From equipment and network set ups, to training and evaluation support, the Company prides itself on offering a personal service. It lists international blue chip companies, national organizations and many smaller developers, scientists and inventors in its portfolio.