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June 9, 2009
e2v secures a new navy deal to supply Argus thermal imaging cameras.
e2v, manufacturer of ArgusTM thermal imaging cameras, today announced it will be supplying the Royal Australian Navy with life saving Argus4 cameras.The order, worth over half a million pounds, confirms the Argus4’s dominance in the naval market. In addition to continued service with the Australian and UK Navies, Argus thermal imaging cameras serve the Swedish, Indian and Pakistan Navies, the US Coastguard, and thousands of fire and police departments all over the world.
The Argus4 contains advanced digital imaging technology, which provides by far the best image quality of any handheld, fire fighting thermal imaging camera on the market today. Argus4 cameras are especially designed to exceed firefighters exacting requirements, with a range of innovative features to help evaluate their surroundings, save lives and preserve property; particularly in emergency situations with zero visibility.
John Masheder, e2v’s divisional director for Sensors commented “We are thrilled that, after a careful assessment of all existing thermal cameras, the Australian Navy has chosen to equip their fleet with our Argus4,” adding “with thermal imaging equipment now an essential part of a fire fighter’s kit, you need to be confident that your crew is equipped with the very best for the job. For over thirty years e2v has consistently supplied the world’s fire fighters with the most advanced and reliable cameras available.”
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Press contact: Mike Tarbard, 01245 453255 michael.tarbard@e2v.com
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About Argus cameras
Argus cameras are designed to the highest specifications to instill confidence in emergency services personnel that they are using the best thermal technology available to them. Argus cameras enable fire-fighters to see through smoke, identify and rescue casualties and locate hot spots or the seat and spread of a fire. They aid police and security forces to apprehend criminals, gather evidence saving lives and property in the process. Argus cameras have many further applications where temperatures require monitoring such as preventative maintenance and condition monitoring of equipment. They can also provide vision where light is unavailable.
Argus4 thermal imaging cameras are extremely light, weighing less than 3lbs (1.3kg). They come packed with the most advanced features available on the market today. Argus4 cameras are equipped with up to x4 zoom, 13 colour settings and a picture capture facility, capable of taking up to 100 pictures, which can then be stored and downloaded to a PC/Laptop through a USB cable for quick transfer. The Argus4 HR32O has been designed using advanced digital imaging technology for a sharper picture and provides superior performance. Argus4 thermal imaging cameras are suitable for multiple applications. In fire fighting situations in ships, buildings and planes, they save vital seconds in scene assessment, quickly locating both the source of any fire and any casualties
About e2v
e2v’s objective is to be a global leader in the design and supply of specialised components and sub-systems that enable the world’s leading systems companies to deliver innovative solutions for medical and science, aerospace and defence, and commercial and industrial markets.
e2v has 4 major product groups:
• High performance electron devices and subsystems for applications including defence electronic countermeasures, radiotherapy cancer treatment, and radar systems
• Advanced Imaging sensors and cameras for applications including industrial process control, dental X-ray systems, space science and life sciences
• Specialist semiconductors, including logic, memory and microprocessors for high reliability mission-critical programs in avionics, defence and telecommunications, sensor data acquisition, and high speed data conversion
• A range of professional sensing products for applications including fire, rescue and security thermal imaging, X-ray spectroscopy, and military surveillance, targeting and guidance
For the year ended 31 March 2008, e2v achieved sales of £205m and is listed on the London Stock Exchange. In October 2008 e2v acquired QP semiconductor, a leading US-based designer and supplier of specialty semiconductor components used in military and aerospace applications, establishing e2v’s first US manufacturing base.
The Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom and has approximately 1800 employees in six production facilities across Europe and North America. e2v also operates a global network of sales and technical support offices, supported by local distributors and resellers.
Further information is available from www.e2v.com
