Posted to News on 17th Jul 2007, 21:26
InfraCAM wins red dot award for product design
Flir Systems' InfraCAM, a compact portable infrared camera, has been awarded the 'red dot design award' in the product design category.
The annual red dot design award spans various categories and is one of the most coveted design prizes worldwide. A total of 2548 products from 43 countries participated in the 2007 competition. Selection criteria are, amongst others: degree of innovation, functionality, ergonomics, durability, ecological compatibility and clarity of function.
Flir Systems' InfraCAM is light and intuitive to use. It measures temperatures of objects and captures 'heat images' based on the heat radiation that is emitted by every object, converting the thermal images into a standard electronic format. The InfraCAM is mainly used to look for overheated electrical and mechanical components, as well as for insulation problems and water damage in buildings.
User requirements have been integrated into the design process to optimise the user interface and the large display. A consistent ergonomic product design makes the InfraCAM suitable for one-handed operation.
The award ceremony will take place on 25 June 2007 in the Aalto Musiktheater in Essen, Germany. The InfraCAM will be presented, together with other award-winning products, in a special exhibition and placed in the red dot design museum, the largest exhibition of contemporary design worldwide.
