Composite Materials

Nondestructive thermal inspection is able to detect internal defects by target excitation and observing the thermal differences on the target surface. It is very valuable for detecting holes, layer separation, and water hiding in composite materials.


Solar Cells

Solar cells can have electrical shunt problems. When solar cells are energized, these shunts can be easily detected using phase-locked thermography. Phase-locked photoluminescence testing can be achieved using a near infrared thermal imaging camera.


Inductive Crack Detection

Phase-locked thermal imaging detection of cracks in critical components can be achieved by synchronizing the captured thermal image with the vibration frequency or ultrasonic energy entering a component. Friction out of surface cracks generates heat so that small cracks and fractures can be seen without the use of dyes or penetrating fluids. This form of NDT enables the inspection of large components or complex firmware without the need for UV light.

In addition to the applications mentioned above, there are more applications for thermal imaging cameras than one can imagine. Now we are counting eight applications of thermal imager, maybe this is just the tip of the iceberg of thermal imager applications, but hopefully it will stimulate your interest in thermal imager.

First, the printed circuit board scientists face in the management of heat dissipation at the same time, how to take into account the performance or cost of the problem. With thermal imaging, engineers are able to easily observe thermal patterns in the devices they build and make quantitative analysis.

Second, thermal imaging cameras can point out material properties and make non-contact temperature measurements under demanding conditions. A range of infrared sensor types and optical properties make infrared thermography an indispensable part of many research environments.

Third, combining an infrared thermal imaging camera and a microscope makes up an infrared thermal imaging microscope, which can make accurate temperature measurements of target objects down to 3 microns. Electronics manufacturers use infrared thermal imaging microscopy to determine the thermal properties of components and semiconductor substrates without making physical contact.

Fourth, infrared thermography can be applied to medical thermography for medical applications including vascular assessment, tumor tissue identification, muscle strain assessment, and bleeding point detection.

Fifth, high-speed thermal imaging can reduce exposure times to microseconds and capture static visual motion of dynamic scenes at frame rates up to 62,000 frames per second. Such applications include thermal and dynamic analysis of jet engine turbine blades, supersonic flying projectiles and explosions.

VI. Infrared thermal signatures measure apparent infrared brightness and reveal the appearance of targets to sensors at varying out-of-area distances and atmospheric environments. Infrared thermal signature is an important tool in the design of vehicles, sensors, and camouflage systems.

VII. Thermal infrared cameras assist video tracking system functions by increasing visibility in low light areas or in hazy weather with poor visibility, allowing tracking systems to maintain target contact and continuously update target bearing, range, and elevation data.

Composite Materials

Nondestructive thermal inspection is able to detect internal defects by target excitation and observing the thermal differences on the target surface. It is very valuable for detecting holes, layer separation, and water hiding in composite materials.


Solar Cells

Solar cells can have electrical shunt problems. When solar cells are energized, these shunts can be easily detected using phase-locked thermography. Phase-locked photoluminescence testing can be achieved using a near infrared thermal imaging camera.


Inductive Crack Detection

Phase-locked thermal imaging detection of cracks in critical components can be achieved by synchronizing the captured thermal image with the vibration frequency or ultrasonic energy entering a component. Friction out of surface cracks generates heat so that small cracks and fractures can be seen without the use of dyes or penetrating fluids. This form of NDT enables the inspection of large components or complex firmware without the need for UV light.

In addition to the applications mentioned above, there are more applications for thermal imaging cameras than one can imagine. Now we are counting eight applications of thermal imager, maybe this is just the tip of the iceberg of thermal imager applications, but hopefully it will stimulate your interest in thermal imager.