First, we provided IR cameras to the Fire Service for use in firefighting and search & rescue. Then our IR products were extensively used in Iraq (you guess how). Now, we are delivering cameras to Asia in order to detect/screen for SARS. Today, we released the following Press release:
FLIR SYSTEMS RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR
CAMERAS TO HELP COMBAT SARS OUTBREAK
Thermal Imaging Products Measure Temperature, Help Detect Fever
PORTLAND, Ore. -- May 5, 2003 -- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: "FLIR") today announced that it has received orders for over 50 cameras for use at airports, hospitals and other locations in Taiwan and Korea. These cameras will be used to help detect fever, a possible precursor to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The cameras can accurately measure temperature and can be programmed to detect body temperature. Airline passengers and visitors to hospitals and other locations will be asked to look into the infrared camera for a matter of seconds, which allows the camera to record facial temperature. The ThermaCAM® line of thermography cameras features accurate temperature measurement to one tenth of a degree, image storage and image analysis capability and comes in a variety of configurations, from lightweight hand held systems resembling a flashlight in appearance to integrated fixed installations.
The technology is non-intrusive, and measures infrared radiation, or heat, that is emitted from all objects. Traditional applications for this technology include predictive and preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, research and development and electrical and building inspection. However, the technology has growing application in all fields where temperature, or heat, can be used to assist in evaluation, diagnosis or analysis. In addition to helping to contain the spread of SARS, FLIR's new line of infrared cameras are ideal for a wide range of homeland security and law enforcement applications, such as protecting police officers in the field, nuclear power plants, borders, bridges and landmarks, petrochemical facilities, airports, hospitals, corporations, public areas or wherever the need for security is required.
"Given the growing concern about the spread of SARS, we are pleased to be able to offer our thermal imaging products to assist in its detection and possible prevention. This is another poignant example of the growing applications for our thermography products," commented Earl R. Lewis, FLIR President and Chief Executive Officer.
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I can't wait for that stock split that is coming.
FLIR SYSTEMS RECEIVES SIGNIFICANT ORDERS FOR
CAMERAS TO HELP COMBAT SARS OUTBREAK
Thermal Imaging Products Measure Temperature, Help Detect Fever
PORTLAND, Ore. -- May 5, 2003 -- FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: "FLIR") today announced that it has received orders for over 50 cameras for use at airports, hospitals and other locations in Taiwan and Korea. These cameras will be used to help detect fever, a possible precursor to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The cameras can accurately measure temperature and can be programmed to detect body temperature. Airline passengers and visitors to hospitals and other locations will be asked to look into the infrared camera for a matter of seconds, which allows the camera to record facial temperature. The ThermaCAM® line of thermography cameras features accurate temperature measurement to one tenth of a degree, image storage and image analysis capability and comes in a variety of configurations, from lightweight hand held systems resembling a flashlight in appearance to integrated fixed installations.
The technology is non-intrusive, and measures infrared radiation, or heat, that is emitted from all objects. Traditional applications for this technology include predictive and preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, research and development and electrical and building inspection. However, the technology has growing application in all fields where temperature, or heat, can be used to assist in evaluation, diagnosis or analysis. In addition to helping to contain the spread of SARS, FLIR's new line of infrared cameras are ideal for a wide range of homeland security and law enforcement applications, such as protecting police officers in the field, nuclear power plants, borders, bridges and landmarks, petrochemical facilities, airports, hospitals, corporations, public areas or wherever the need for security is required.
"Given the growing concern about the spread of SARS, we are pleased to be able to offer our thermal imaging products to assist in its detection and possible prevention. This is another poignant example of the growing applications for our thermography products," commented Earl R. Lewis, FLIR President and Chief Executive Officer.
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I can't wait for that stock split that is coming.
