InfiRay, also known as IRay,[3] fully referred to as IRay Technology Co., Ltd.,[4] is a Chinese optical components manufacturer[5] founded in 2009.[6] The company specializes in the production of consumer-grade thermal infrared imagers,[7] especially tiny thermal cameras.[8] The InfiRay P2 Pro is one of InfiRay's representative products.[9] Thermal sensors made by the firm can be used for dedicated cameras and cellphones.[10] It previously served as an OEM for US company Certify, for which it produced fever screeners.[11]
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Thermal imaging |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide[1] |
Key people | Fangyan Zhao (chairman) |
| Products | Hand-held infrared thermal imaging cameras |
| Brands | P2 Pro |
| Parent | Yantai Raytron Technology[2] |
| Website | www.infiray.com |
InfiRay is a subsidiary of Raytron Technology, a semiconductor maker listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE).[12] Headquartered in Yantai, a city in Shandong province,[13] the company has established presences in the US,[14] Australia,[6] and Russia.[15]
History
editInfiRay was established in 2009 in Yantai, Shandong.[16] In 2020, the company opened a branch in Texas, and established its US headquarters there in December 2023.[14][17]
In January 2022, InfiRay attended the SHOT Show in Las Vegas.[18] It exhibited at the MCE 2022 in Italy.[19] In March 2023, the firm made an appearance at the Middle East Energy Exhibition in Dubai.[20]
Products
editIn June 2022, InfiRay T2S thermal cameras became available in Japan.[21]
In January 2023, InfiRay introduced a hand-held thermal imager.[22] As a USB-C attachment, it allows mobile phone users to peek into the infrared range usi.[23]
In September 2023, the InfiRay P2 Pro was launched,[24] which weighs a mere 9 grams.[25] The accessory is available for iPhone and Android phones.[26]
According to Yole, Chinese companies accounted for 38% of global market share in thermal imager shipments at end of year 2022 and were led by Hikvision and InfiRay.[27]
References
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- ^ "InfiRay Announces Release of its New M200A and P200 Handheld Thermal Cameras". MarketScreener. September 8, 2021. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023.
- ^ Jonnalagadda, Harish (October 9, 2023). "InfiRay Xinfrared P2 Pro review: This USB-C thermal camera ticks all the right boxes". Android Central. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023.
- ^ a b Mascellino, Alessandro (June 10, 2022). "InfiRay Strengthens Its Presence In Australia". Infosecurity Magazine. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023.
- ^ Encina, Kyle (December 4, 2022). "These US Army Night Vision Goggles Give You Futuristic Predator Like Vision". SlashGear. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.
- ^ Diego Barbera (September 28, 2023). "We Tested the World's Smallest Thermal Camera". Wired. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023.
- ^ Tom Nardi (June 19, 2023). "Infiray P2 Pro: A Tiny Thermal Camera That Attaches to Your Phone via USB-C". Hackaday. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.
- ^ Mark Pickavance (July 13, 2023). "China Consolidates Its Position in the Thermal Imaging Market". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 2023-12-10.
- ^ Conor Healy (March 11, 2021). "Certify Pulls, Denies Admitting, Caught Relabelling Fever Screener From China". IPVM. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023.
- ^ Zhang Shidong (July 9, 2019). "China's technology board may unleash speculative frenzy as it starts trading in two weeks". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023.
- ^ "InfiRay Obtains an FCC Registration Number". Federal Communications Commission. December 16, 2020. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023.
- ^ a b Guy J. Sagi (December 5, 2023). "InfiRay Opens New U.S. Headquarters In Texas". American Rifleman. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023.
- ^ Chen, Frank (August 28, 2018). "Thermal Camera Manufacturer InfiRay Expands into Russia". Asia Times. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023.
- ^ "After-Show Report of Hannover Messe 2021" (PDF). Hannover Messe. April 25, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 10, 2023.
- ^ Mark Pickavance (July 5, 2023). "InfiRay Releases the P2 Pro, Weighing Just 9 Grams". Yahoo News. Archived from the original on 2023-10-08.
- ^ Colton Lochhead (January 18, 2022). "SHOT Show back on target in Las Vegas". Las Vegas Review-Journal. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023.
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- ^ "InfiRay debuts at MEE 2023, shows thermal imaging prowess". Trade Arabia. March 7, 2023. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.
- ^ "InfiRay Launches T2S Thermal Cameras in Japan". Nikkei.com. June 9, 2022. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023.
- ^ Kurt Knutsson (January 20, 2023). "What new hand-held thermal detectors can see when pointed at you and your home". Fox News. Archived from the original on December 5, 2023.
- ^ Stroup, Michael (July 4, 2023). "Infiray P2 Pro Turns Your Phone into a Full-Fledged Thermal Camera". AppleInsider. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023.
- ^ John Velasco (July 23, 2023). "I tried this thermal camera to see potential dangers around my home — here's what I found". Tom's Guide. Archived from the original on October 7, 2023.
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- ^ Adrian Kingsley-Hughes (November 27, 2023). "Get up to 32% off a handy thermal camera for your phone in this Cyber Monday deal". ZDNET. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023.
- ^ Manners, David (December 12, 2022). "Thermal imaging market to have CAGR 2021-27 of 6%". Electronics Weekly. Archived from the original on October 8, 2023.