Latest Infrared imaging Stories

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxtech International, Inc. is releasing the 2013 edition of its market research report on military infrared detectors and systems markets (Vol. IRW-M). Military budgets worldwide are under pressure - especially in the U.S. and Europe where budget deficits are forcing reductions in military expenditures. To the extent that infrared imaging systems are part of the platforms (aircraft, armored vehicles and ships) that are suffering these...

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LightPath Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTH) ("LightPath", the "Company" or "we"), a global manufacturer, distributor and integrator of patented optical components and high-level assemblies, today provided an update to shareholders on its progress with infrared lens initiatives. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120202/FL45310LOGO) LightPath continues to cultivate its thermal imaging business and has started delivering...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online How does one explain just how large the 2013 International CES is? It covers the entire expanse of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 3.2 million square feet. It also spills out into the parking lot, offering exhibitors, media, food trucks, and a few other booths a place to set up. There’s also an entire wing in the Las Vegas Hotel (what was once the Las Vegas Hilton) AS WELL as a few levels worth of meeting rooms and...

[Watch Video: IllumiRoom Projects Images Beyond Your TV] Lee Rannals for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Despite a physical absence, Microsoft still was able to somehow manage to show up through the avatar of Samsung here at the 2013 International CES, unveiling some new technology for its Xbox system. Microsoft used Samsung's Keynote to demonstrate the new technology "IllumiRoom" at CES through a video. This device apparently is a way to try and help gamers immerse...

Bodkin Design & Engineering (BD&E) has been awarded a contract from the US Army to develop a High-Energy Laser (HEL) test capability for non-contact mapping of target surface temperature during HEL engagements. The sensor, based on BD&E’s patented HPA™ hyperspectral imaging technology, simultaneously maps the radiometrically-correct target radiance and the target surface temperature. The High-Energy Laser program is a key element in the US arsenal of defensive weaponry to...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Researchers using the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) have captured new images of a ring of gas and dust seven light-years in diameter surrounding the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, and of a neighboring cluster of extremely luminous young stars embedded in dust cocoons. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO ) The images of our galaxy's circumlunar ring (CNR)...

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Corporation introduces the Fluke(®) VT02 Visual IR Thermometer, a troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map. Until now, electricians and industrial, HVAC, and automotive technicians have had to choose between single-point infrared thermometers and high-resolution thermal imagers (infrared or "IR" cameras). The Fluke VT02 Visual IR Thermometer fills the gap, for when a single-spot temperature reading isn't enough and a...

All Hands Fire Equipment continues to bridge the gap between the adventure sport world and the fire and rescue service with a selection of rugged camera products that both can effectively utilize. With the announcement of adding the GoPro HD Video Camera to their current line of First Responder Equipment, All Hands Fire expects the Fire Industry to find new applications for the cameras and the innovative video that will be produced. Neptune, NJ (PRWEB) December 28, 2012 All Hands Fire...

redOrbit Staff & Wire Reports - Your Universe Online NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has captured an infrared image of the glowing waves given off by a giant star that was sent hurtling through space after its companion star exploded. Zeta Ophiuchi, the star which is currently speeding through the universe and leaving what is known as a bow shock in its wake, is 20 times more massive and 80,000 times brighter than our sun, according to the US space agency. Scientists believe that...

KEMP, Texas, Dec. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Larson Electronics' Magnalight.com unveiled the LEDLB-8E-IR-M magnetically mounted, low voltage infrared LED light. Available in 750nm, 850nm or 940nm, the 24 watt infrared LED light is available in a wide area flood beam or a long, narrow spot beam. Equipped with a 5-inch, 200 pound grip magnetic base, swivel hinge bracket and 16 foot coil cord with cigarette plug, this infrared LED light is ready for semi-permanent vehicle mount...