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Ther­mo­graphy in Action

System solutions from InfraTec for numerous fields of application

InfraTec customers worldwide use infrared thermography as a measurement method in the development of new products, temperature-controlled process automation and quality control. Today, renowned companies from all industries rely on our thermography expertise for development and production. Universities, technical colleges and institutes use thermographic system solutions from InfraTec for teaching and research projects.

Applic­a­tions for Ther­mo­graphic Systems

Elec­trical Engin­eering and Elec­tronics

Thermographic inspection of electronic components and assemblies is an established method for detecting nonconformities as part of a quality assurance procedure. Find out exactly how lock-in thermography can be used for the efficient inspection of electronics and integrated circuits in the presentation by our application specialists and in the following field reports.

InfraTec Webinar: Infrared Lock-in Thermography for Inspection of Electronics and Integrated Circuits - Picture credits: © iStock.com / scorpp

On Demand: Infrared Lock-in Ther­mo­graphy

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Infrared Lock-in Thermography for Inspection of Electronics and Integrated Circuits (Englisch).

Failure Analysis on Electronic Components | ©BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

Ther­mo­graphy on the Trail of the Fault

Today, thermographic damage and function analysis of electronic components is an established test method in electrical engineering. This method is also used for research purposes at the Institute for Electrical Systems and Energy Logistics at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. In this context, Prof. Dr. Ralph Schacht is intensively involved with the material and system characterisation as well as the non-destructive failure analysis of printed circuit boards, electronic components, microelectronics as well as composite systems of packaging and interconnection technology.

InfraTec Thermography Success Story: CAU Kiel

Power Elec­tronics – Effi­cient Control of the Futures Energy

The energy efficiency of electronic components is becoming increasingly important in numerous fields of application. And that is not all: in our electronic and high-tech age, the demand is for even faster active components, higher power densities of miniaturised systems as well as absolute reliability. Along with this, there is the request for environmentally conscious resource procurement and the requirement that the increase in performance of modules should run parallel to lower energy consumption.

InfraTec Webinar: Infrared Lock-in Thermography for Inspection of Electronics and Integrated Circuits - Picture credits: © iStock.com / scorpp

On Demand: Infrared Lock-in Ther­mo­graphy

For exciting insights, watch the InfraTec online event on demand.

Infrared Lock-in Thermography for Inspection of Electronics and Integrated Circuits (Englisch).

Failure Analysis on Electronic Components | ©BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg

Ther­mo­graphy on the Trail of the Fault

Today, thermographic damage and function analysis of electronic components is an established test method in electrical engineering. This method is also used for research purposes at the Institute for Electrical Systems and Energy Logistics at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. In this context, Prof. Dr. Ralph Schacht is intensively involved with the material and system characterisation as well as the non-destructive failure analysis of printed circuit boards, electronic components, microelectronics as well as composite systems of packaging and interconnection technology.

InfraTec Thermography Success Story: CAU Kiel

Power Elec­tronics – Effi­cient Control of the Futures Energy

The energy efficiency of electronic components is becoming increasingly important in numerous fields of application. And that is not all: in our electronic and high-tech age, the demand is for even faster active components, higher power densities of miniaturised systems as well as absolute reliability. Along with this, there is the request for environmentally conscious resource procurement and the requirement that the increase in performance of modules should run parallel to lower energy consumption.

Micro-Ther­mo­graphy

Thermal optimisation of assemblies and components is a central topic when it comes to developing new products. Especially in micro technology, the thermographic solution used has to meet high demands. To reliably measure temperature changes on the smallest modules or units, the end-to-end solutions used must have microscope optics powerful enough to achieve the required high geometric resolution.

InfraTec Press Release - Online Event Micro Thermography

On Demand: Micro-Ther­mo­graphy

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Micro-Thermography - Non-contact temperature measurement in the micrometre range

InfraTec thermography casestudy tu chemnitz

Thermal Micro Actu­ators for Nano­tech­no­lo­gies

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) offer a wide range of possible applications in the field of nanotechnology. Everyday examples are the position recognition of mobile phones and the use in airbags, digital cameras or pacemakers. Other applications can be found above all in the field of miniaturised medical diagnostics. Growing demands on miniaturisation affect both the system solutions required for this and the sensors and control elements to be developed.

InfraTec Press Release - Online Event Micro Thermography

On Demand: Micro-Ther­mo­graphy

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Micro-Thermography - Non-contact temperature measurement in the micrometre range

InfraTec thermography casestudy tu chemnitz

Thermal Micro Actu­ators for Nano­tech­no­lo­gies

Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) offer a wide range of possible applications in the field of nanotechnology. Everyday examples are the position recognition of mobile phones and the use in airbags, digital cameras or pacemakers. Other applications can be found above all in the field of miniaturised medical diagnostics. Growing demands on miniaturisation affect both the system solutions required for this and the sensors and control elements to be developed.

Additive Manu­fac­turing

Additive manufacturing involves physical hardening and smelting processes in which temperature plays a key role. Infrared cameras support systematic monitoring of the entire manufacturing and machining process.

InfraTec Webinar: Optimising Additive Manufacturing Technologies Using Thermography - Picture credits: © iStock.com / nordroden

On Demand: Optim­ising Additive Manu­fac­turing

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Optimising Additive Manufacturing Technologies Using Thermography

InfraTec Webinar: Optimising Additive Manufacturing Technologies Using Thermography - Picture credits: © iStock.com / nordroden

On Demand: Optim­ising Additive Manu­fac­turing

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Optimising Additive Manufacturing Technologies Using Thermography

Material Testing

When materials are tested using infrared thermography, the specimens are not destroyed and can be used again for further tests. This allows quality defects or flaws to be identified and repaired immediately. ENSTA (Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées) uses thermography for its research work. In the video on demand, Prof. Vincent Le Saux (Mechanical Sciences Department) presents how the infrared camera is used, in stress analysis for example. The second video gives you an insight into a specific research project in shipbuilding and aircraft construction.

Material testing, stress test with thermal cameras from InfraTec - Picture credits: © iStock / kimtaro

On Demand: Material Testing

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Efficient Material Testing – Non-destructive and Contactless

Thermal Stress Analysis of Metals, picture credit: © iStock.com / kimtaro

Thermal Stress Analysis of Metals

Stress changes during tensile testing provide information about material properties of metals such as tensile strength. With the help of thermographic cameras metallic solid bodies can be tested for such stress changes.

Material testing, stress test with thermal cameras from InfraTec - Picture credits: © iStock / kimtaro

On Demand: Material Testing

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Efficient Material Testing – Non-destructive and Contactless

Thermal Stress Analysis of Metals, picture credit: © iStock.com / kimtaro

Thermal Stress Analysis of Metals

Stress changes during tensile testing provide information about material properties of metals such as tensile strength. With the help of thermographic cameras metallic solid bodies can be tested for such stress changes.

Renew­able Ener­gies

The aim of switching to renewable energy sources is to make energy processes as safe and efficient as possible and to rule out the possibility of hazards to humans and the environment. This is the reason why thermography makes a major contribution to safety measures and process optimization, as well as to failure analysis and quality assurance procedures.

InfraTec Webinar: Applications for Thermal Imaging on Wind Power Systems - Picture credits: © visdia / Fotolia

On Demand: Ther­mo­graphy on Wind Turbines

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Possible Applications of Thermography for Wind Turbines

Using Thermal Imaging for Optimisation of Installed Wind Turbines - Picture Credits: © visdia / Fotolia.com

Ther­mo­graphy for Optim­isa­tion of Installed Wind Turbines

Due to the decreasing number of suitable locations for wind turbines and the increasing push towards renewable energy sources, new activities have been introduced to improve the efficiency of rotor blades for wind turbines.

InfraTec Webinar: Applications for Thermal Imaging on Wind Power Systems - Picture credits: © visdia / Fotolia

On Demand: Ther­mo­graphy on Wind Turbines

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Possible Applications of Thermography for Wind Turbines

Using Thermal Imaging for Optimisation of Installed Wind Turbines - Picture Credits: © visdia / Fotolia.com

Ther­mo­graphy for Optim­isa­tion of Installed Wind Turbines

Due to the decreasing number of suitable locations for wind turbines and the increasing push towards renewable energy sources, new activities have been introduced to improve the efficiency of rotor blades for wind turbines.

Aerial Ther­mo­graphy

In aerial thermography, helicopters, aircraft or drones are equipped with an infrared camera. In an elevated position, an infrared camera provides an excellent thermographic overview and valuable image data for many applications such as fire mapping, agricultural research, or airborne inspection in the maintenance of outdoor pipelines.

InfraTec Webinar: High-Resolution Aerial Thermography

On Demand: Aerial Ther­mo­graphy

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High-Resolution Aerial Thermography

InfraTec & Highland Helicopters - Aerial Fire Mapping ©Highland Helicopters Dunedin, New Zealand

Catching Fire – Aerial Fire Mapping

Wildfires are a permanent threat for several regions around the world – and the global climate change is adding to the number and severity of these events. Fighting them is a huge challenge, strong winds, heat and inaccessibility make it even more difficult and dangerous for those who risk their life to protect others. One approach to tackle wildfires is the usage of airborne fire mapping.

InfraTec Webinar: High-Resolution Aerial Thermography

On Demand: Aerial Ther­mo­graphy

For exciting insights, watch the InfraTec online event on demand:

High-Resolution Aerial Thermography

InfraTec & Highland Helicopters - Aerial Fire Mapping ©Highland Helicopters Dunedin, New Zealand

Catching Fire – Aerial Fire Mapping

Wildfires are a permanent threat for several regions around the world – and the global climate change is adding to the number and severity of these events. Fighting them is a huge challenge, strong winds, heat and inaccessibility make it even more difficult and dangerous for those who risk their life to protect others. One approach to tackle wildfires is the usage of airborne fire mapping.