Abstract:

The use of infrared imaging is becoming more common and well known for many purposes. Application of the technology to automated processes has been confined only to high value processes due to the high historical cost. Developments in lower cost units and use of common communication protocols such as GigE and EthernetIP have allowed the systems to be easily and cheaply integrated into automated machine vision applications. Take a thermal look at the problem.

Objective:

• Detection and measurement of glue beads with infrared
• Safety and process control applications of infrared imaging
• Integration with common process control and machine vision equipment

Intended audience: Process engineers Maintenance engineers

About the Speaker:
Rob D. Milner, Automation Sales Manager, Flir Systems
Rob Milner holds a MSc and PEng in Ontario and has been serving heavy industrial Maintenace for 15 years. He has been with FLIR Systems for 10 years and has helped integrate automated infrared solutions in mines, food processors, steel mills and even the Royal Canadian Mint.