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Teledyne FLIR, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, announced Gremsy, a pioneering provider of advanced gimbals and payloads, as the latest collaborator in the Thermal by FLIR® program. Gremsy integrates the Boson® radiometric thermal camera module as part of its gimbaled National Defense Authorisation Act (NDAA) compliant Vio F1 drone payload. Assembled in the USA, the Vio F1 is an advanced, lightweight electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payload for asset and infrastructure inspection, disaster relief, firefighting, search and rescue (SAR), and public safety missions. Industrial inspections and applications Vio F1 features a Sony 4K Block Zoom EO sensor with up to 240x zoom and a 640 x 512 NDAA-compliant The Vio F1 features a Sony 4K Block Zoom EO sensor with up to 240x zoom and a 640 x 512 radiometric NDAA-compliant and ITAR-free Boson thermal camera with up to 8x zoom.  The payload also integrates a 2,400-metre laser range finder, making it an ideal option for industrial inspections and applications. With its integrated sensors, users can seamlessly engage the advanced functionalities of the payload through its diverse and intuitive viewing modes, allowing for individual and combined visible-thermal views. Thermal by FLIR program “Working with the global pioneer in thermal imaging through the Thermal by FLIR program empowered Gremsy to drive innovation and get Vio swiftly to market,” said Vinh Tran, CEO at Gremsy. “Our goal was to create a payload that is compatible with multiple platforms, including Pixhawk, CubePilot, and Skynode, and to offer an easy-to-integrate solution for any drone maker, including BLUE UAS providers.” Features of Vio’s AI AI detection offers accurate and automated tags of key objects, including humans, vehicles, and boats Vio’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) features provide advanced detection and auto zoom capabilities that are critical for public safety and SAR operations. AI detection offers accurate and automated identification of key objects, including humans, vehicles, and boats.  Layered with AI Auto Zoom, the system can automatically zoom in on the selected object for the best and most useful view. The zoom level in tracking mode automatically adjusts as the object moves closer or farther away, eliminating the need for teams to adjust the zoom during flight. Advancing aerial imaging technology “Gremsy is a known innovator in advancing aerial imaging technology, making it an ideal candidate for the Thermal by FLIR program,” said Dan Walker, vice president, product development, Teledyne FLIR.  “The Vio offers precision and accuracy, plus the upcoming implementation of our radiometric JPG file format will soon enable pilots to leverage the FLIR Thermal Studio Suite analysis and reporting software.” Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules Teledyne FLIR’s Thermal by FLIR program is a cooperative product development and marketing program created to support original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  The program enables streamlined integration of Teledyne FLIR thermal camera modules into products and provides go-to-market support for resulting innovations.

FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, introduced the FLIR Scout Pro, a next-generation thermal monocular designed to meet the rigorous demands of law enforcement and public safety professionals.  Building on a legacy of reliable FLIR thermal monoculars, the Scout Pro offers exceptional situation awareness with its 32-degree field of view, allowing users to detect humans up to 500 metres (1,640 feet) away while maintaining a broad visual perspective. This balance of wide coverage and practical detection range provides the critical information and intelligence needed to patrol areas safely or to locate missing or injured people quickly. FLIR Scout Pro pairs The new Scout Pro monocular enables users to efficiently survey vast areas without losing time Developed in partnership with law enforcement and public safety professionals, the FLIR Scout Pro pairs its wide field of view with a 640 × 480 thermal resolution, providing clear, high-quality imaging. The handheld infrared monocular offers two-, four-, six-, and eight-times zoom to magnify and obtain a closer image. Perfect for both urban and rural environments, including open spaces for tracking moving targets, the new Scout Pro monocular enables users to efficiently survey vast areas without losing time or focus on observed objects or people. Benefits of next-generation Scout Pro “Thermal visibility is playing a much greater role in officer safety and life-saving activities,” said Peter Dekkers, Director of Business Development, First Responder Solutions at FLIR. “To this end, law enforcement and public safety professionals demand quality, reliable, simple-to-use thermal imaging tools when seconds matter. This next-generation Scout Pro enables professionals to see more clearly in dark and low-visibility conditions. It provides first responders, law enforcement, and search and rescue professionals the ability to focus on the task at hand while improving overall decision support.” Scout Pro mobile app Scout Pro introduces a redesigned user interface that improves upon previous generations of FLIR The Scout Pro introduces a redesigned user interface that improves upon previous generations of FLIR monoculars. By eliminating overlaid menus and settings, it ensures a continuous, unobstructed view of the target. Paired with the Scout Pro mobile app, it offers wireless remote observation and surveillance, enabling teams to collaborate in real time through live video streaming, instant media sharing, and seamless content transfers, all from a single app. Challenging in weather conditions Built to operate in the toughest conditions, the compact, rugged, and water-resistant IP67-rated Scout Pro is durable enough to withstand a 2 metre (6.5 feet) drop and use in challenging weather conditions. Featuring an integrated battery that delivers over six hours of continuous use, the Scout Pro is available with an optional charging dock. The monocular can also be mounted on a tripod or placed on a flat surface during extended use. The Scout Pro includes a two-year warranty with an additional complimentary three years offered upon registration and is available now for pre-order at the website. FLIR will premiere the new Scout Pro at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas from January 21–24.

Industrial Video Solutions Inc (IVS), a US-based specialist in automation for the papermaking industry, is leveraging FLIR infrared (IR) thermal cameras to obtain valuable data from paper machines as part of a patented system that boosts machine control and efficiency. Moisture and temperature directly affect both paper properties and machine runnability making the measurement of these parameters essential to the papermaking process. However, despite the presence of visual spectrum cameras in several machine locations, some aspects of the papermaking process remain invisible to operators. This problem is attributable to factors such as steamy operating environments, visual camera limitations, and a lack of tools that convert camera images into actionable data. IVS-patented system With its FLIR cameras, ThermoVision sees real-time moisture profiles in any paper machine location The solution arrives in the shape of ThermoVision, an IVS-patented system featuring FLIR IR cameras at its core. With its FLIR cameras, ThermoVision sees real-time moisture profiles in any paper machine location, mapping them to a multi-functional thermal profiler.  The system can provide real-time, full-width, cross-direction (CD) moisture and temperature profiles, as well as real-time machine direction (MD) profile variations. Moreover, profile analytics provide insights into dewatering and drying efficiency - critical for energy benchmarking. Real-time detection ThermoVision facilitates the real-time detection and classification of wet streaks and spots, as well as the real-time detection of embedded foreign materials, such as metals in fluff pulp. A key capability of the system is its ability to provide visibility in steamy machine locations. Using a FLIR IR camera to capture an image of a pulper vortex, for example, allows users to see through the steam and visualise the vortex in full detail, including the position of the chain and vortex edges. This ability is indispensable for monitoring locations within the machine like trim squirts and dryers. IR and visual spectrum cameras It is even possible to feed data from a combination of IR and visual spectrum cameras to an AI module While it only requires a single FLIR IR camera to execute all ThermoVision analyses, multi-camera systems are more effective for complete process troubleshooting, optimisation, and improvement. It is even possible to feed data from a combination of IR and visual spectrum cameras to an artificial intelligence (AI) module. This neural network learns the relationship between the forces exerted on the paper, paper vulnerabilities, and process upsets - such as sheet breaks - with the goal of predicting runnability issues. Seven-figure savings “Armed with new data for maximising paper machine performance, we estimate substantial savings for ThermoVision users,” says Slawek Frackowiak, President and CEO of IVS. “For example, reductions in energy consumption and paper breaks, alongside increases in productivity, can lead to annual savings in the region of $1.3 million on a 300,000-ton liner-board machine.” He continues: “We came across the potential for this technology by chance. We had already patented our ProcessVision technology, which extracts pixels from an image to effectively turn an area-scan camera into a linear camera, when a potential application provided us with a new idea.” Use of IR cameras On papermaking machines, excessive moisture often leads to sheet breaks - a major runnability issue On papermaking machines, excessive moisture often leads to sheet breaks - a major runnability issue. IVS was invited to quote for a project in Poland that sought to use IR cameras instead of a traditional sheet break system. “I had no idea why, so I started investigating,” says Mr Frackowiak. “I discovered that while a few competitors had started using IR cameras for displaying video, they were not doing anything with that output. In a papermaking machine, temperature is inversely proportional to moisture, so we set about developing a new system – ThermoVision - which combines the concept of our existing ProcessVision with FLIR thermal cameras.” Multiple patents to thermal vision This idea has led to the award of multiple patents pertaining to thermal vision - in particular, temperature being inversely proportional to moisture in the papermaking process. Frackowiak added: “Of course, anyone can mentally make that conversion, but a system based on that concept is our patent. I was surprised no one else had thought of it. We’ve also patented specific outputs from the technology, such as predicting sheet breaks and runnability issues.” The FLIR solution Depending on the application, IVS uses either FLIR A50/A500 or A70/A700 FLIR IR thermal cameras Depending on the application, IVS uses either FLIR A50/A500 or A70/A700 FLIR IR thermal cameras. “With their higher resolution, we tend use FLIR A70/A700 models for papermaking machinery applications,” reveals Mr. Frackowiak. “However, ThermoVision can also benefit machines that produce corrugated paper for packaging. We use FLIR A50/A500 series cameras for corrugators as these applications do not require the same level of resolution, helping to minimise costs for customers.” IP66-rated FLIR A50/A500 and A70/A700 series cameras Rugged, IP66-rated FLIR A50/A500 and A70/A700 series cameras offer multiple field-of-view options, image streaming, and simple integration with the specific needs of customers. By providing quick access to thermal characteristics, users of these cost-effective cameras can maximise asset uptime and minimise maintenance costs. Frackowiak added: “In my opinion, FLIR IR cameras are competitively priced considering the capabilities they offer. During my initial research, I came across other thermal cameras of similar specification, but they cost more. We’re incredibly happy with FLIR IR cameras and now standardise on these models.” Seeing is believing A QCS scanner moves back and forth across the sheet, a process that takes anything from seconds to minutes There are essentially two ways of adopting ThermoVision on a papermaking machine. First, as an add-on to existing sheet break systems. FLIR IR cameras see ‘invisible’ defects that visual spectrum cameras cannot. The system also detects wet streaks in real-time, helping to prevent costly sheet breaks that can lead to hours of downtime. Second, the system can involve sending the sheet-wide thermal profile to a quality control system (QCS) scanner. A QCS scanner moves back and forth across the sheet, a process that takes anything from seconds to minutes. However, using data captured by FLIR IR cameras, it is possible to feed the QCS in real-time. While the control system will not likely work in real-time, capturing images with FLIR IR cameras at 30 frames per second, for example, means the system can provide an average profile every second, supporting ultra-fast control system decisions. Positioning a FLIR IR camera “A big issue with a QCS scanner is its location at the end of a papermaking machine,” explains Mr Frackowiak. “From placing pulp on the wire, ready for manufacturing into paper, to running through the entire machine and reaching the QCS scanner, no quality measurement checks take place." "However, by positioning a FLIR IR camera at the beginning of the process, perhaps in the press section, we can immediately detect defects like wet streaks or incorrect moisture profiles. This is important because some start-up processes can take hours, with papermaking plants unable to thread the web due to problematic sheet breaks. We now have a way of letting them know why, saving significant time.” Advantages of the technology IVS has two papermaking systems running with ThermoVision in the USA Several papermaking facilities are already taking advantage of the technology. Following the award of its patents, IVS now has two papermaking systems running with ThermoVision in the USA, as well as a corrugator. Multiple quotations have been sent to further potential customers, with some planning to include ThermoVision in their next capital expenditure budget. Capabilities of FLIR IR cameras With the right innovation and technology, even a mature process like papermaking can see step changes in key metrics - such as quality, efficiency, uptime, and control.  Thanks to the ingenuity of proprietary IVS systems and the capabilities of FLIR IR thermal vision cameras, papermaking is set to reach a whole new level.

Mergers and acquisitions are among the most disruptive forces in the security marketplace. However, they are also both a reality and a growing trend. Whenever there is value to be leveraged, companies tend to enter into business transactions to maximise that value. For the security industry, the result is a continually shifting collection of manufacturer companies seeking new ways to provide value to customers. M&A activity continued unabated in 2021, despite residual industry challenges such as dysfunctional supply chains and lingering consequences of a global pandemic. Here are some of the larger and/or most impactful M&A transactions of 2021. Stanley Black & Decker sells to Securitas Stanley Black & Decker announces an agreement to sell most of its Security assets to Securitas AB for $3.2 billion in cash. The transaction includes Stanley Black & Decker's Commercial Electronic and Healthcare Security business lines.  The businesses carry 2021 forecasted revenues of approximately $1.7 billion. “The business is well-positioned for ongoing growth within Securitas, a global pioneer in the security industry,” says James M. Loree, Stanley Black & Decker's CEO. Openpath’s solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication Motorola acquires Openpath and Envysion Motorola Solutions adds to its security industry portfolio with the acquisition of Openpath Security Inc., a cloud-based mobile access control provider. Openpath’s solution makes businesses more secure with multi-factor authentication, enables a contactless entry experience, and can be easily scaled and managed due to its cloud-based architecture. Motorola also announces the acquisition of Envysion, a provider of video security and business analytics solutions for quick-service restaurant and retail industries. Delta Electronics buys March Networks Delta Group, a provider of power and thermal management solutions, , purchased 100% of the shares in Infinova (Canada) Ltd., owner of Canadian-based video surveillance and business intelligence company March Networks, from Infinova International Ltd. through its subsidiary Delta International Holding Limited B.V. Following the close of the transaction, it was expected that March Networks will continue to operate from its Canadian headquarters, and the March Networks executive management team will continue to lead the organization. Delta Electronics is also the parent company of VIVOTEK. APi Group acquires Chubb Fire and Security Business APi Group Corp. agreed to acquire the Chubb Fire & Security Business from Carrier Global Corporation for an enterprise value of US$ 3.1 billion. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Chubb has approximately 13,000 employees globally and a sales and service network that spans 17 countries, serving more than 1.5 million customer sites in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Canada. APi Group is a business services provider of safety, specialty, and industrial services in more than 200 locations worldwide. Teledyne Technologies Inc. will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion Teledyne acquires FLIR Teledyne Technologies Inc. and FLIR Systems, Inc. jointly announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Teledyne will acquire FLIR in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately $8.0 billion. Jim Cannon, President and Chief Executive Officer of FLIR, said, “We could not be more excited to join forces with Teledyne through this value-creating transaction.” Resideo adds Norfolk Wire and Electronics Resideo Technologies, Inc. acquired privately held Norfolk Wire & Electronics, based in Richmond, Virginia. Norfolk was founded in 1985 and is a regional distributor of security, telecom, network, and audio-video (AV) related products, supplies, and tools. With 11 full-service retail locations and a 43,000 sq. ft. distribution centre, Norfolk serves customers across the mid-Atlantic region and will be part of Resideo's ADI Global Distribution business, a wholesale distributor of security, AV, and low-voltage products. Triton acquires ACRE, which acquires Feenics and Matrix Triton Partners acquired ACRE, an end-to-end security solutions provider based in Dallas/USA and Dublin/Ireland. Triton is investing alongside the current management team of ACRE. Weeks later, ACRE acquired cloud-based workplace solutions company Time Data Security (TDS). Later in the year, ACRE announced acquisition of Feenics and Matrix Systems. Feenics brings cloud-based access control solutions brings cloud-based access control solutions to ACRE’s rapidly growing network of global customers while also expanding its portfolio to support the growing demand for cloud-based security solutions. Matrix enables ACRE to expand the addressable market for the company’s technology portfolio. Brivo, Inc. and Crown PropTech Acquisitions have entered into an agreement making Brivo a publicly listed company Brivo becomes publicly traded through the merger Brivo, Inc., a cloud-based access control and smart building technologies company, and Crown PropTech Acquisitions, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Brivo becoming a publicly listed company. The transaction values the company at a pro forma enterprise value of $808 million. Upon closing, the combined company will operate as Brivo, and its Class A common stock is expected to be listed under the ticker symbol “BRVS.” Nice buys Nortek Security Nice, a global manufacturer of smart home, security, home, and building automation solutions, , acquired Nortek Security & Control from Melrose Industries. Nortek Security & Control is a developer of technology for security, home automation, control, power, AV and entertainment, access control, health, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems, for residential and commercial markets. Eagle Eye acquires Uncanny Vision Eagle Eye Networks, a cloud video surveillance solutions company, has acquired Uncanny Vision Solutions, an artificial intelligence (AI) analytics and Solutions Company. The acquisition accelerates the company’s leadership in providing AI and analytics, to make customers’ businesses more efficient and the world a safer place. The acquisition also includes research and development (R&D) capabilities and a new regional office located in Bangalore, India.