FLIR say new recruit Alexander Thornton-Margetts has knowledge ‘second to none’ within the industry. He left the armed forces in 1992 before starting a new career in IT sales.
In 2001, Thornton-Margetts joined DVR manufacturer Loronix. When the company was bought by Verint the scope of his brief extended to include networked video solutions for detecting potential threats, improving emergency event management and reducing liability and loss.
Two years later Alex joined Cieffe to become Head of Sales in the UK, a post that made him responsible for setting up nationwide distribution for the company’s digital video management systems.
Now at FLIR to help commercialise the technology, Thornton-Margetts said:
“Thermal imaging is a relatively new technology to this sector but it is now recognised as an important weapon in protecting assets and people.
“It ensures that once detected the intruder cannot hide, providing day and night, long-range protection all year round. No other technology can offer its benefits.”
He believes camera technology is no longer simply for providing evidence of an intrusion for litigation purposes. Its new role, he claims, is to prevent the intrusion happening in the first place.
“A court case doesn’t bring back what you have lost,” he adds.
Infrared energy is invisible to the human eye because its wavelength is too long to be detected. Thermal imaging cameras can produce images of invisible infrared or “heat” radiation.
It can see in total darkness, through fog and smoke and is able to detect anyone hiding in the shadows. In addition to security, it can be used for maritime, automotive and firefighting applications.
