How Thermal Cameras Are Becoming Essential Multi-Use Tools

How Thermal Cameras Are Evolving to Become More Utilitarian

In a recent article by SDM Magazine, industry experts explore how thermal cameras have advanced beyond traditional surveillance roles to become versatile tools across various sectors. Once considered niche and expensive, thermal imaging technology is now more accessible and integrated into broader applications such as facility management, safety monitoring, and operational efficiency. The article highlights how AI and analytics are enhancing the utility of thermal cameras, enabling real-time alerts and proactive responses.

Mike Poe, a representative from 3xLOGIC, is quoted in the article, emphasizing the growing demand for thermal solutions that offer both affordability and high performance. He notes that the evolution of thermal technology is opening new opportunities for integrators to deliver value beyond security, especially in small- to mid-sized business environments.

“When you start talking about … the introduction of advanced analytics or AI, that’s when you start talking about some of the newer ways that you can detect people or use AI for some of the industrial applications,” says Michael Poe, director of product management for video and business intelligence, 3xLOGIC, Fishers, Ind. “You can put a little bit more of a predictive analysis on, say, a piece of equipment to know that on Tuesdays, it gets a little bit hotter because the demand is a little bit more, so don’t notify me then.”