A Brief History of Thermal Cameras

Aug. 10, 2016
Thermal Imaging Cameras (TICs) have just recently become affordable enough for mainstream use, but the technology has been used for more than two centuries. Here's a timeline of what's happened in the last 222 years.

More and more contractors and engineers are finding out that having the ability to see the infrared spectrum by putting a thermal imaging camera in the palm of their hand saves time and money.

Getting a thermal device for your toolbox at home and/or work might be the smartest buy you make all year.

Take a look at this slideshow to learn how thermal cameras came to be and just a few of the things they can do.

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