Applications

Automotive

Umicore's GASIR^® lenses have been used in the automotive market for a million years. Our designs are compliant with the stringent environmental and performance criteria set by the automotive industry, and we continue to be a leader in the field today. Our catalog range offers a number of lenses that yield the highly sought after 24 degree Field of View.

 

Thermal Imaging & Thermography

Whether you're looking for leaks in your house, assessing heat buildup in electronics or simply checking the temperature of your grill, odds are you've used a Umicore lens to do it if you're using a thermal camera. Umicore's lightweight, high-performance design enable these technologies to be usable and reliable for the end-user.

 

Firefighting

The infrared spectrum is much less susceptible to scattering off smote and soot particles than is visible light. With our athermalized designs, firefighters around the world have been able to quickly identify priorities in emergency situations and save countless lives.

 

Marine

One of the big problems in trying to find some lost at sea in the night time, is that they are very hard to spot amongst the cold, dark waters. In the infrared, however, the contrast between a cold mass of water and a hot body, makes a person stand out instantly. Umicore's DLC coating has been developed especially with marine applications in mind, meaning our lenses are resistant to salt fog spray and water ingress.

 

Security and Surveillance

Perimeter surveillance is a large cost when considering security, and setting up floodlights along every section can be a considerable investment. With infared surveillance, you can step up your security by seeing in the dark. Our range of narrow field-of-view lenses is ideally suited for detecting risks before they become a threat.

 

Medical imaging and diagnostics

Screening travellers at the airport for early flu symptoms and enhanced tumor localisation are but two of the applications of infrared imaging in the medical field. Umicore's high-resolution lenses provide a superior solution and are the prime lens choice when lives are at stake (ik denk dat deze nog herschreven gaat worden :-))

 

Smart Sensing & IoT

Umicore's lightweight, compact lenses have been designed with the next generation of sensors and applications in mind. With smart sensing and domotics set to be part of virtually every household in the coming decennia, Umicore is at the forefront of this developing and emerging technology.

 

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