The COVID pandemic thrust thermal imaging to the forefront of technology applications used to stem the spread of the disease, with mixed results. Industry experts explain how to take advantage of this heightened awareness and capitalize on new opportunities moving forward.

The Suprema thermal camera can be used in combination with FaceStation 2 to detect users with elevated skin temperature.

According to a recent study from market research firm Global Market Insights, the thermal imaging market has emerged as one of the most profitable niche verticals of the global electronics and media industry.

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of total security solutions for residential and commercial clients based in Davenport, Iowa, has expanded its commercial security services to adapt to the changing needs of clients due to COVID-19. 

The BN2036-PTC automates the body temperature screening process and is capable of scanning multiple targets, saving the user time and labor cost of alternatively using humans to manually conduct temperature screenings.

FLIR, which offers innovative sensing solutions for daily life through thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic and advanced threat detection systems, will be showcasing a variety of products at CES 2019, from Jan. 8-11 in Las Vegas.