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News Release from: Flir Systems
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 17 October 2005
IR sensors set for automotive
applications
Flir Systems has has granted a licence to Autoliv for its automotive infra-red camera design and will provide infra-red sensors to be integrated into Autoliv's automotive night vision camera.
Flir Systems has has granted a licence to Autoliv for its automotive infra-red camera design and agreed to terms under which Flir will provide infra-red sensors to be integrated into Autoliv's automotive night vision camera Flir has also received a blanket purchase order from Autoliv for the delivery of infra-red sensors
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Jun 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Quantities under the purchase order are dependant on customer and market demand, and may result in the delivery of a substantial quantity of sensors over the term of the agreement.
The automotive night vision camera system will use Flir's 320 x 240 vanadium oxide uncooled infra-red sensor featuring Autovox technology.
It will be the first automotive night vision system based on uncooled microbolometer technology.
The agreement allows Autoliv to begin manufacturing and shipping the infra-red camera system to its initial automotive customer, BMW, and provides for shipments to additional auto manufacturers.
BMW has publicly announced the introduction of its "BMW night vision" system for its 7-Series line beginning in the fourth quarter of 2005.
BMW has also publicly commented that additional models will feature the Night Vision system in the near future.
"We are delighted to have finalised this agreement, which will further strengthen our partnership with Autoliv, a world leader in the automobile safety-component industry", commented Earl R Lewis, President and CEO of Flir Systems.
"We believe the automotive market has great potential and believe that Autoliv and BMW are in the best position to help develop and capture that market". Request free introductory details about products from Flir Systems ...
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