In November 2014 a grand opening of the new FLIR plant in Estonia took place.
The plant is located in Tallinn. It specializes in manufacturing of portable and infrared camera systems for different applications. An up-to-date automatic SMT line was introduced into operation with 3D SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) system and a convection oven with the possibility of soldering in nitrogen environment. The line is provided with South Korean equipment. Supply, set up and start-up of equipment was performed by Korean SMT Solutions company, an official representative of MIRAE, SJ INNO TECH, TSM, MIRTEC companies in the Baltic states and East European countries. FLIR Systems invested 6,2 mln Euro into construction and equipment of the new plant.
Tom Surran COO, FLIR Inc., Rickard Lindvall VP Instruments, FLIR Inc., Jeffrey D. Levine US Ambassador in Estonia, executive management of Korean SMT Solutions were present at the opening ceremony.
Pic.1 FLIR plant in Estonia.
Pic.2 The automatic SMT line with 3D SPI (Solder Paste Inspection) system and a convection oven with the possibility of soldering in nitrogen environment at FLIR plant.
FLIR Systems Inc. was established in 1978. Currently the company is the lead worldwide manufacturer of infrared systems for various applications. Company’s plants are located in USA, Sweden, France and Estonia. FLIR IR cameras are sold in 60 countries of the world with offices and representative offices of FLIR Systems.