infrared Insights

What is infrared?

Infrared (IR) is a form of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than those of visible light. It is often used in thermal imaging, remote controls, and communication devices. Infrared radiation is emitted by objects as heat, making it useful for detecting temperature variations.

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What other technologies are related to infrared?

infrared Competitor Technologies

Ultrasonic

Ultrasonic testing uses sound waves to detect flaws, offering an alternative to infrared thermography for certain applications like detecting internal flaws. Primarily used on metal structures, and sometimes composite structures.

mentioned alongside infrared in 8% (271) of relevant job posts

Ultrasonics

Ultrasonics is a competitor to Thermography, where it can provide the same information using sound waves.

mentioned alongside infrared in 13% (61) of relevant job posts

Eddy Current

Eddy current testing is used to detect surface and near-surface flaws in conductive materials, serving as an alternative to infrared thermography for some applications. It is usually applied to metal structures.

mentioned alongside infrared in 3% (54) of relevant job posts

ultrasound

Ultrasound can be a competitor as in some ways it performs the same function as thermography.

mentioned alongside infrared in 1% (185) of relevant job posts

infrared Complementary Technologies

Electro-Optical

Electro-optical systems can include infrared sensors, enhancing their capabilities. Electro-optical technology uses the electrical properties of light to develop various technologies.

mentioned alongside infrared in 28% (63) of relevant job posts

vibration analysis

Vibration analysis and infrared thermography can both be used to assess the condition of rotating machinery, offering different but complementary perspectives. Vibration can provide insight into imbalances, misalignments, etc.

mentioned alongside infrared in 6% (250) of relevant job posts

Motor Circuit Analysis

Motor Circuit Analysis can be used in conjunction with Infrared to give a more accurate depiction of the overall system health. Motor Circuit Analysis is generally concerned with analyzing the integrity of the electrical components and wirings of a motor, and is often complementary to infrared analysis

mentioned alongside infrared in 21% (65) of relevant job posts