When Temperature Matters,
Engineers Trust Optris
How a global leader in non-contact infrared measurement is solving industrial temperature challenges — affordably, accurately, and at scale.
In virtually every manufacturing environment — from steel forges and glass tempering lines to semiconductor cleanrooms and electric vehicle battery plants — one invisible variable quietly governs quality, safety, and efficiency: temperature.
Measure it wrong, and you risk defective products, wasted energy, equipment damage, or worse. Measure it right, and you unlock the kind of process control that separates world-class manufacturers from the rest.
For more than 20 years, Optris has been the partner engineers reach for when precise, non-contact infrared temperature measurement is non-negotiable. With a comprehensive product portfolio spanning industrial infrared sensors, thermal imaging cameras, and ready-to-deploy application packages, Optris delivers performance that rivals far more expensive systems — without the price tag to match.
Infrared Thermometers & Pyrometers: Precision at Every Point
The foundation of Optris's product line is its family of stationary industrial infrared thermometers and pyrometers — single-point, non-contact sensors engineered for continuous, around-the-clock process monitoring. Whether you need to measure the surface of molten aluminum at 900°C, the temperature of a plastic film milliseconds after it exits an extruder, or the heat signature of a semiconductor wafer during annealing, there is an Optris pyrometer designed for the job.
The product family includes the CT Series, CTi Series, CS Series, CTlaser, CSlaser, and specialized ratio pyrometers like the CTratio — each optimized for different wavelength ranges, temperature spans, response times, and target materials. New additions like the CTi LT feature some of the world's smallest infrared sensors with a 22:1 optical resolution, while the CTi 4M delivers an exposure time of just 90 microseconds for high-speed manufacturing lines.
What makes the Optris pyrometer lineup stand out in a crowded market is the combination of application-specific design, robust build quality for harsh industrial environments, and the accompanying free IR Thermometer Configurator — an online tool that guides engineers to exactly the right model for their unique process conditions.
Infrared Cameras: See the Full Thermal Picture
Where a pyrometer measures a single point, an Optris infrared camera captures thousands of temperature data points simultaneously — delivering a real-time thermal map of an entire surface, component, or process zone. This full-field view is transformative for applications where hotspot location, thermal uniformity, or spatial temperature gradients are critical.
Optris offers two primary thermal camera lines. The Compact Line — anchored by the Xi series including the newly launched Xi 320 MT mid-infrared Ethernet camera — provides a powerful, cost-effective platform for machine integration, continuous monitoring, and OEM embedding. The Precision Line, featuring the PI series, delivers laboratory-grade thermal imaging with exceptional sensitivity for demanding R&D and quality assurance environments.
Applications span an extraordinary range: detecting thermal runaway in lithium-ion battery production, monitoring heat distribution in laser powder bed fusion for additive manufacturing, identifying hotspots during PCB development and electronics design validation, and performing fever screening in post-pandemic public health settings. All Optris thermal cameras are supported by the free PIX Connect and Compact Connect software platforms, with SDK access for custom integrations.
Infrared Camera Applications at a Glance
- EV & Lithium-Ion Battery Monitoring — Thermal runaway detection, pouch cell sealing QC
- Electronics & Semiconductors — PCB fault detection, wafer annealing, CVD process control
- Additive Manufacturing — Laser powder bed fusion, wire arc AM, selective laser melting
- Automotive — Brake disc validation, seat heater testing, tire curing
- Solar Energy — Flash testing, tabbing & stringing, module quality inspection
- Early Fire Detection — Industrial facilities, paper mills, waste recycling plants
- Glass Manufacturing — Float glass, tempering lines, glass tube processing
- Pharmaceutical & Medical — Cold chain monitoring, vaccine vial safety, fever screening
"The Optris infrared camera is excellently suited to our purposes. It's compact and hence easy to integrate mechanically and simple to operate."
Infrared Application Packages: Turnkey Solutions, Zero Guesswork
Not every facility has a team of instrumentation engineers on staff to design and commission a custom thermal monitoring system from scratch. Optris recognized this challenge early, and responded with a portfolio of pre-engineered Infrared Application Packages that combine the right sensor hardware, mounting hardware, software, and configuration into a single, validated solution.
Current application packages include Condition Monitoring Systems for predictive maintenance of electrical cabinets, switchgear, and rotating equipment; IR Microscopes for high-magnification thermal analysis of microelectronics and MEMS devices; Glass Inspection Systems for defect detection and thermal uniformity monitoring in flat glass production; Industrial Packages for general manufacturing process control; and Furnace Packages for continuous high-temperature monitoring in kilns and industrial furnaces.
These bundles eliminate the integration guesswork, reduce commissioning time, and provide a clear path from purchase to operational insight — making professional-grade infrared monitoring accessible even to facilities without dedicated thermal imaging specialists on staff.
Why Leading Manufacturers Choose Optris
Across more than 17 vertical markets and thousands of installations worldwide, four qualities consistently define the Optris customer experience:
Affordability Without Compromise
Optris was founded on the principle that precise, industrial-grade infrared measurement should not be the exclusive domain of the largest budgets. The entire product line is competitively priced, and all software — including PIX Connect, Compact Connect, and the OTC SDK — is fully license-free.
Engineering Depth
With dozens of sensor configurations, multiple spectral ranges, response times as fast as 90 microseconds, and temperature measurement capabilities from 0°C to over 3000°C, Optris covers measurement challenges that generalist suppliers cannot.
Proven Reliability
ISO 9001:2015 certification, zero reported device failures across multi-year deployments at facilities like KraussMaffei, and a global network of trained application engineers and distributors speak to a culture of quality and accountability.
Ease of Integration
USB, Ethernet, and analog interfaces are all supported as standard. Industry protocol compatibility, third-party software plug-ins, and the free OTC SDK ensure Optris instruments connect seamlessly with existing SCADA, PLC, and data acquisition environments.
Find the Right Solution for Your Process
Talk to an Optris application engineer or configure your solution online — the IR Thermometer Configurator and IR Camera Configurator narrow down the right model in minutes.