Infra-red search and track

FLIR Systems to Advance Its Unmanned Solutions Strategy with the Acquisition of Endeavor Robotics

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Monday, February 11, 2019
Technology, Hardware, Security, Defense, Other Defense, Infrared imaging, Targeting, FLIR Systems, Aeryon Labs, Forward-looking infrared, Infra-red search and track, Electronics, Technology, Aviation

Along with the recent acquisition of Aeryon Labs, FLIR has significantly expanded its unmanned systems capabilities.

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  • Along with the recent acquisition of Aeryon Labs, FLIR has significantly expanded its unmanned systems capabilities.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190211005674/en/
    FLIR Systems entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Endeavor Robotics.
  • The acquisition of Endeavor Robotics, coupled with previous acquisitions of Aeryon Labs and Prox Dynamics, has positioned FLIR as a leading unmanned solutions provider and advances the strategy we detailed at our Investor Day last year, said Jim Cannon, President and CEO of FLIR Systems.
  • Upon closing of the acquisition, which is expected in the first quarter of 2019, Endeavor will be part of the FLIR Government and Defense Business Units Unmanned Systems and Integrated Solutions division.

FLIR Launches Its First Uncooled Methane Gas Detection Camera

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Oil, Gas, Utilities, Technology, Audio, Video, Photography, Infrared imaging, Electromagnetic radiation, Targeting, Gases, Surveillance, FLIR Systems, Technology, Forward-looking infrared, Thermographic camera, Methane, Infra-red search and track, Gas detector

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR, its first uncooled thermal camera designed for detecting methane.

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  • FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR, its first uncooled thermal camera designed for detecting methane.
  • The GF77 provides methane gas detection capability at roughly half the price of cooled gas inspection thermal cameras, to empower the oil and gas industry to reduce emissions and ensure a safer work environment.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190205005292/en/
    The new FLIR GF77 Gas Find IR uncooled thermal camera is designed to detect methane.
  • The camera is engineered specifically to detect methane in order to improve gas inspections and reduce the chance of false readings.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $108 Million for IRST21 Sensor System

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Monday, November 26, 2018
Aviation, Aircraft, Military aviation, Carrier-based aircraft, Infrared imaging, Infra-red search and track, Targeting, Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II development, AGM-158C LRASM

Under this contract, Lockheed Martin will complete development, platform integration, flight test, and qualification of the IRST21 Block II sensor system .

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  • Under this contract, Lockheed Martin will complete development, platform integration, flight test, and qualification of the IRST21 Block II sensor system .
  • "We are continuing a long legacy of delivering unmatched sensor technologies to our customers around the globe," said Michael Williamson, vice president of Sensors & Global Sustainment at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control.
  • "The IRST21 sensor system provides U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F operators with superior detection and survivability capabilities."
  • The IRST21 sensor system uses state of the art infrared search and track technology to passively detect and track airborne threats in radar-denied environments.