ULIS, the French manufacturer of infrared (IR) imaging sensors for thermography, security, automotive and military applications, announced that it has signed a contract with Schneider Electric, the manufacturer of Pelco CCTV systems, to supply infrared (IR) sensors for Pelcoโs new product line, the Sarix thermal imaging cameras.
This is ULISโ first major contract win in North America. According to the firm, it marks a growing trend in infrared technology among makers of visible cameras, who produce an estimated 20 to 25 million units per year, globally, according to industry insiders. IR technology is used to visualise objects in total darkness and through smoke, fog and rain.
โULIS is delighted about collaborating with Pelco, a global supplier of video and security systems, to bring infrared technology to camera surveillance on a wide-scale,โ says Jean François Delepau, managing director of ULIS. โThe Pelco deal shows that ULIS can supply IR sensors with high resolution quality at price points that meet visible camera maker expectations. It also solidifies our market position as a supplier focused uniquely on IR components that never competes with our thermal camera customers. This is a quality customers truly appreciate and value about us.โ
โULIS thermal image sensors offer incredible performance for our Sarix thermal imaging cameras,โ says David Dorn, director of thermal imaging at Pelco. โPelco picked ULIS’ image sensors for their incredibly low noise while offering sun-safe operation and high reliability operation necessary for security applications. The high sensitivity of ULIS microbolometers are also a great combination with Sarix’s powerful image processing capability. The ULIS/Pelco partnership allows us to provide industry leading thermal image quality, integrated video analytics capability, and Pelco network connectivity while setting price points that enable cost effective deployment for most security applications.โ
Under the agreement, ULIS will deliver off-the-shelf TV 640×480 and 1/4 TV 384×288 format IR sensors. Applications include port installations, public utilities, and critical infrastructure surveillance.
About ULIS
ULIS, a subsidiary of Sofradir, has a production capacity of 200,000 units per year. ULIS is in Veurey-Voroize, near Grenoble, and employs 130 people. For more information, visit:
