Lynred, a leading global provider of high-quality infrared sensors, has recently announced the launch of two new Advanced Thermal Imaging (ATI) modules: ATI EOLE and ATI GALATEA SL. These modules are designed to simplify the integration of high-performance infrared sensing in vision systems, making them accessible to both newcomers and experienced users.

The launch of these modules will be showcased at SPIE Defense & Commercial Sensing in Orlando, Florida, from April 13 to 17. Visitors to Hall A-E booth #1401 will have the opportunity to learn more about these innovative products. ATI EOLE is particularly suited for gas detection applications, offering thermal sensitivity that meets the stringent requirements of oil and gas sector operators for methane leak monitoring. On the other hand, ATI GALATEA SL targets fast-evolving Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), aiding gimbal manufacturers in accelerating their time to market.

Both ATI EOLE and ATI GALATEA SL are infrared engines that produce high-quality corrected images ready for immediate analysis. According to Hervé Bouaziz, executive president of Lynred, "These products greatly ease and accelerate the integration of cooled infrared technology for newcomers or more experienced customers wishing to quickly go to market." The growing interest in these modules is driven by their high performance and compactness, along with the ready-to-use concept they offer.

The market for Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) cameras is valued at USD 0.4 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow robustly at a CAGR of approximately 7.5%. ATI EOLE enables OGI camera makers to integrate thermal imaging that can help energy sector operators achieve operational efficiency through early gas leak detection. For manufacturers of gimbals deployed in UAVs, ATI GALATEA SL will help launch products faster and deliver solutions that offer quick access to a corrected high-quality image, allowing end-users to gain an operational advantage.

Each ATI module comes with an additional processing board stacked onto the proximity board. This new board is lightweight (15 grams), small, and maintains the same form factor as the proximity board. Both modules have a low power consumption, adding only 1Wdc compared to the power consumed by a sensor. Specifically, ATI EOLE operates in the 3.2-3.55μm spectral band with high thermal sensitivity for detecting leaks as low as 1.4g/h. ATI GALATEA SL operates in the 3.6-4.2μm mid-wave blue band, suitable for long-range applications such as tactical UAVs.

At SPIE DCS, Lynred will also present 'New Lynred engine solution for optical gas imaging', authored by Adrien Bertrand, Benoit Louvat, and Eric Mallet at Lynred on April 16 from 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM EDT in Osceola Ballroom B.

This event promises to be a significant milestone for Lynred as it continues to innovate in the field of thermal imaging technology.