Development and manufacture of portable thermal imaging cameras for firefighting, rescue, marine and public safety
LEADER Photonics GmbH
Villach (AT) · Kleinblittersdorf (DE, Sales)New on Amplifa
About LEADER Photonics
LEADER Photonics GmbH, based in Villach (Austria), develops, manufactures and distributes portable thermal imaging cameras for firefighting, search and rescue operations and surveillance. The cameras are based on a self-developed infrared core (IR module) with optics and housings specifically designed for firefighting; the products cover a temperature measurement range from -40 °C to +1150 °C and offer three sensitivity modes with automatic switching. The product portfolio includes compact models (TIC 4.1, TIC 4.3) as well as a long-range camera with person detection up to 1000 m (TIC 3.3 LR1000). In addition, the company offers support, user manuals, configuration software, accessories and long-term available spare parts as well as take-back and proper disposal of cameras at end of life. Customers include fire departments, public safety organizations, the navy, risk industries and NGOs; in Austria, distribution is handled among others via the Federal Procurement Agency (BBG) and dealers. The quality and environmental management system is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Site
- Villach
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras (infrared core, optics, housings), Development and manufacture of portable thermal imaging cameras (infrared core, in-house, Support, user manuals and configuration software, Accessories and long-term available spare parts, Take-back and proper disposal of cameras at end of life, Product service life >10 years, serviceability up to 15 years
- Materials
- Self-developed infrared core, LiFePO4 batteries, Infrared protective window, Wide-angle optics for firefighting
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Warranty: 5 Y. camera / 6 Y. battery / 10 Y. sensor
- Industries
- Fire department, Public safety, Marine, Risk industries, NGO
- 01
In-house development of infrared core and optics
- 02
Manufacture of thermal imaging cameras (housings, electronics, assembly)
- 03
Software and configuration
- 04
Distribution via BBG, dealers and sister companies
- 05
Support, spare parts, take-back and disposal
Processes & Components
Self-developed infrared core
In-house developed IR module for high image quality, the basis of all camera models.
LiFePO4 batteries
Non-explosive batteries without flammable gases, at least 5000 charging cycles.
Infrared protective window
Effective protection of the detector in all firefighting situations.
Wide-angle optics for firefighting
Optics with a large field of view (H51° / V40°) for firefighting operations.
Locations
Villach
ATHeadquarters: development, manufacturing and sales
- Materials
- Infrared core, optics, housings, LiFePO4 batteries
Kleinblittersdorf
DESales for Germany, Switzerland and Southeast Europe (Leader GmbH)
Thermal Imaging Cameras
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of thermal imaging cameras (infrared core, optics, housings)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certification
The quality and environmental management system is certified to ISO 9001 (No. 10000407005, MSC/RvA) and ISO 14001 (No. C852346). Products are designed for a service life of more than ten years and serviceability up to 15 years; warranty services include 5 years on the camera, 6 years on batteries and 10 years on the sensor.
| Evidence | Villach |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| Warranty: 5 Y. camera / 6 Y. battery / 10 Y. sensor |
History
- 1985
LEADER (Group) analyzes firefighting as well as rescue/recovery problems and offers adapted solutions.
- 2002
BIOex, part of the LEADER Group, introduces the fluorine-free foam agent ECOPOL.