Flir is a world-leading manufacturer of sensor systems specializing in thermal imaging systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA. There is also an office in Frankfurt. With approximately 3,500 employees, the company aims to be "The World´s Sixth Sense" by harnessing the potential of thermal imaging technology and related technologies. FLIR Systems provides intelligent solutions for security and surveillance, environmental and condition monitoring, outdoor recreational activities, machine vision, navigation, and advanced threat detection.