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THERMAL IMAGINGThe Flir i5 compact infrared camera now costs £1595, it was recently announced by the thermal imaging market leader, nearly a third less than its purchase price when it was introduced in 2008 Fluke, the handheld electronic test and measurement equipment manufacturer, has reduced the recommended prices of its Fluke Ti25, TiR and TiR1 Thermal Imagers for a limited period, until 30th September 2010. Originally highly exclusive, thermal imaging is now mainstream. In a relatively short time frame this technology has become the universal tool for effective predictive maintenance and it's easy to see why. Fluke, the global leader in handheld electronic test and measurement equipment, is offering a free, 72-page illustrated book, ‘Introduction to Thermography Principles’ Micro-Epsilon has now enhanced its inline infrared thermal imaging camera with a host of new features, accessories and mounting options, including a protective enclosure that allows the device to operate in ambient temperatures up to 200oC - making t Flir's ability to inspect furnaces using infrared dates back to 1979, but its new Flir GF309 is the first portable infrared camera dedicated for the purpose. There is no doubt that thermal imaging is now a fantastic tool for detecting electrical faults but the infrared cameras used today bear no similarity to those employed even 10 years ago Flir Systems has introduced two more camera models to what is now known as its compact i-Series. This range now comprises three models. The competitive thermal imaging market is never one to shy away from adapting to market conditions and coming up with new incentives and technologies to wet the appetite of new customers. PWE takes a look at some of the latest developments. Flir Systems, no stranger to being at the forefront of infrared advances recently launched its latest offering with its T/B-Series. But what makes this new camera stand out from the crowd? And can the company's claim that its new series presents 'a n |