Flir Systems was founded in 1978 and focuses on the cutting-edge development of airborne high-performance infrared imaging systems. Today, Flir Systems has become the world's leading service provider in the design, manufacturing and sales of infrared imaging systems, providing a wide selection of high-performance infrared imaging systems for commercial, industrial and government agencies. The Flir infrared imaging system uses the most advanced infrared imaging technology to distinguish subtle temperature changes by detecting infrared radiation or heat on the surface of an object. Flir Systems is the world's only highly vertically integrated infrared thermal imaging manufacturer. Every component of the thermal imaging camera is manufactured by Flir in-house.