Ther­mo­graphy in Aerospace Industry

Autonomous driving offers many benefits. What is not yet within reach on the road is already part of everyday life in the air. At large airports, the instrument landing system (ILS) enables commercial aircraft to land automatically and precisely. As part of the “C2Land” project researchers at the Technical University of Braunschweig have developed an optical reference system consisting of a VIS and an infrared camera that enables safe autonomous landing. Specially programmed image processing software can be used to determine the exact position of the aircraft relative to the runway.

Geological field research on Earth provides easily accessible material, but this has been significantly altered by the Earth's history. Unadulterated samples from the early days of the solar system can therefore only be obtained in space, where minor planets have preserved them for billions of years. Japanese researchers have been able to use microscopic active thermography to prove that the minor planet Ryugu contains such original material.

As part of the 3dStahl collaborative project, a 6-axis robot, equipped with a welding machine, was attached upside down to a wall-to-wall wire rope hoist kinematics system in order to automate joining processes involving small quantities or even individual parts such as large-scale objects (lock gates, bridges).

The combination of measuring results from the digital image correlation (ARAMIS, DIC) and temperature measuring data from infrared cameras enables the simultaneous analysis of the thermal and mechanical behavior of test specimens in the materials and components testing field.

In our online event, we present the use of thermography for process control and for researching friction processes. Our experts explain how to select the right IR camera for your specific task and which functions of InfraTec IR cameras are essential for your application.

The use of infrared cameras offers great potential for quality assurance and monitoring in industry. This online event will give you an insight into the key aspects of automating these processes. Register now.

Standard thermography reaches its limits when measuring through glass, flames or reflective surfaces. Spectral thermography uses selected IR wavelength ranges (SWIR, MWIR, LWIR) to enable precise temperature measurements under these conditions. Join our online event to learn about the fundamentals, applications and system requirements for successful spectral thermography.

Thermal optimisation of the assembly process and components is a central issue in the development of new products. The temperature distribution of energised PCBs and individual components can be analysed very well by using powerful thermal imaging systems, while hotspots can be tracked in the image area at the same time. Learn more about micro-thermography as a contactless temperature measurement in the micrometer scale.

Laser technologies are essential across industry, science and medicine — and thermography makes them even more powerful. Discover how infrared thermography enhances efficiency and quality in laser applications. In our online event, you’ll learn what matters when combining both technologies.

Power electronics play a vital role in energy systems, e-mobility and industrial drives. Temperature control is critical for performance and reliability. In our online event, InfraTec showcases how infrared thermography enables non-contact, high-precision and high-speed temperature measurement – ideal for development and quality assurance in modern power electronics.

Join our online event to learn how thermography is used in aerospace engineering to reliably analyze materials, components, and processes under extreme conditions. Our experts will demonstrate which thermographic methods are suitable for different measurement tasks and how you can use them to gain valuable insights for research, development, and quality assurance.

Discover how thermography can be used to visualise and analyse flow behaviour based on thermal patterns – ideal for distinguishing between laminar and turbulent flows. In our online event, InfraTec will present infrared camera techniques and demonstrate how even minimal temperature differences below 15 mK can be captured without disturbing the flow.

Capturing fast thermal processes requires more than high frame rates and short integration times. In our online event, you’ll get a clear overview of the key factors for successful high-speed thermography – from optimized image processing to camera technology. Learn what really matters in dynamic thermal imaging.

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From prototype to series production, lock-in thermography is a proven method for analysing electronic components. In our free online event, you'll discover how to detect defects like hotspots, short circuits or soldering issues – making it a powerful tool for R&D, quality assurance and process monitoring. The session is available on demand after registration.