Teledyne FLIR
The World Leader in Infrared Imaging — And the Technology Behind Every Invizions Thermographic Inspection
Why FLIR Is the Industry Standard
Teledyne FLIR is the world's leading manufacturer of thermal imaging cameras, infrared sensors, and condition monitoring systems. Originally founded as FLIR Systems, the company was acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2021, solidifying its position as the dominant force in infrared imaging across defense, industrial, security, and building diagnostics.
In the world of industrial thermography, FLIR isn't just a brand — it's the benchmark. Their cameras deliver the thermal sensitivity, resolution, and rugged reliability that professional thermographers depend on for accurate, repeatable inspections. From handheld imagers used on electrical panels to advanced systems mounted on drones, FLIR technology sets the standard that other manufacturers measure themselves against.
When you hire Invizions for a thermographic inspection, you're getting results captured with FLIR-grade equipment — the same technology used by the largest utilities, manufacturers, and facility operators in the world.
How Invizions Uses FLIR Technology
Electrical Infrared Inspections
FLIR cameras detect hot spots in switchgear, breakers, bus connections, and terminations during live operation. Temperature differentials as small as 0.05°C are captured, identifying loose connections, overloaded circuits, and failing components before they cause outages or fires. These inspections are a core requirement of NFPA 70B compliance programs.
Learn about our Infrared Thermography servicesMechanical Thermography
We use FLIR imaging to monitor rotating equipment including motors, bearings, pumps, and gearboxes. Abnormal heat signatures reveal friction, misalignment, and lubrication failures — feeding directly into predictive maintenance programs that prevent unplanned downtime.
Explore our Vibration Analysis servicesRoof Moisture & Building Envelope
FLIR cameras identify trapped moisture in flat roof assemblies and thermal losses in building envelopes. By scanning large areas quickly and non-destructively, we help facility managers prioritize repairs and avoid full roof replacements when only sections are compromised.
View our full Infrared Testing capabilitiesDrone-Mounted Thermal Inspections
FLIR thermal payloads on inspection drones enable aerial thermography of substations, solar arrays, power lines, and large-scale roofing systems. Dual-camera systems capture both visible and infrared images simultaneously, providing comprehensive documentation from a single flight.
Discover our Drone Inspection servicesFLIR Technology and NFPA 70B Compliance
The 2023 update to NFPA 70B made infrared thermography a mandatory component of electrical maintenance programs — no longer a recommendation. Section 7.4 of the standard specifically requires documented thermal inspections with calibrated equipment capable of accurate Delta T measurements.
FLIR cameras meet and exceed these requirements. Features critical to NFPA 70B compliance include:
- High thermal sensitivity (NETD ≤ 0.05°C) for detecting subtle temperature differences between phases and components
- Calibrated temperature measurement with ±2°C accuracy for reliable Delta T documentation
- Built-in visual and infrared image fusion for unambiguous identification of inspected components
- On-camera annotation and asset tagging for efficient field documentation
- Integration with FLIR Thermal Studio and Route Creator software for standardized inspection routes and reporting
- Image storage with full radiometric data, allowing post-inspection re-analysis at any temperature range
When Invizions performs an NFPA 70B compliance survey, every thermal image is captured on calibrated FLIR equipment and documented to the standard's requirements — creating audit-ready records that satisfy both regulators and insurance carriers.
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Explore FLIR's full range of thermal imaging cameras, software, and training resources.
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Every Invizions inspection is performed with calibrated FLIR thermal imaging equipment by Infraspection Institute certified thermographers.