FLIR

Flir Systems, Inc.

A maker of thermal imaging cameras and sensors that let people "see" heat. Its products range from FLIR ONE smartphone attachments for DIY home inspections to military-grade sensors and marine electronics, sold under brands like Raymarine. Founded in 1978 in Oregon by a small team of engineers, the company was acquired by Teledyne Technologies in 2021 and now operates as Teledyne FLIR. The name is an acronym for "Forward-Looking Infrared," a technology that grew out of military aircraft that scanned the terrain ahead of them for heat signatures.