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At Colbert Infrared Services, Inc., we believe it is important to share knowledge. We have collected a great deal of information on the subjects of predictive maintenance inspections, IR programs, and more.

Please feel free to peruse this information and let us know if we can help with your predictive maintenance needs.

Find out how Ford is successfully implementing Lean IR

Thermography At Ford's Dearborn Stamping Plant

Maintenance Technology, January 2007
While Ford's Dearborn Stamping Plant (DSP) had thermal cameras on site in the past, it had not met the objectives of a successful thermography program. Today, though, the plant's thermography program is a model for the rest of Ford, and it came on line in just a matter of weeks. (read more …)

Enterprise Solutions: Mobile Applications

Enterprise Solutions: Mobile Applications

This paper outlines how a modest Seattle infrared company created the IR program model adopted by leading Fortune 500 companies.

Find out about the Benefits of Lean Thinking

The Benefits of Integrating “Lean Thinking” Concepts into the Management of Infrared Predictive Maintenance Programs

Lean Thinking is nothing new, nor many of its concepts, but the real value is in how these concepts are integrated into a total solution.

Find out about the Limitations of Proprietary Image Formats

Understanding Proprietary Infrared Image Files "Looking Under the Hood"

This paper outlines the limitations and hurdles that thermographers must face when dealing with Infrared images where the radiometric data is stored/encrypted within a proprietary file format.

Learn more about the Professional Thermographers Association

The Professional Thermographers Association

The Professional Thermographers Association is a member-driven organization for individuals and organizations involved in providing, or procuring infrared thermographic services, equipment and support. The organization is built on a foundation of integrity and trust. Its members affirm that everyone's success in this industry is dependent on each individual and that no success is worth the expense of compromising their ethical behavior.

Learn more about Thermal Trend

Thermal Trend™ Infrared PdM Inspection Management System

Thermal Trend, the leader in infrared imaging software, offers a complete office suite to manage your Infrared PdM Inspection Program. It fully integrates infrared image anlysis tools with the No. 1 selling database for efficient and reliable data collection. Technical Support for Thermal Trend is provided by Certified Solutions Providers that are highly trained by the Professional Thermographers Association to provide you with complete technical and and program support.