Bay Village, OH – Thermal imaging company Hema Imaging, LLC has unveiled the Hema-Imager, the lowest-priced thermal imaging device based on an innovative technology, for Android- and iOS-based smartphones and tablets. With a pledge level of only $250, backers can secure a huge discount on the Hema-Imager over the next two weeks it remains available on Kickstarter. The Hema-Imager is $100 less expensive, works with nearly all wireless-capable devices, and has 2½ times wider temperature measuring range than the closest competition. The Hema-Imager is now available on Kickstarter.
The Hema-Imager, short for heat mapping imager, allows users to see temperature. Thermal imaging is widely used by professionals to quickly find problem areas in homes, offices and other buildings, but thermal imaging devices in the past typically cost over $1,000. Hema Imaging, LLC has developed methods that allow for a major cost reduction in order to make thermal imaging available to more people. Thermal imaging has many industrial uses such as predictive maintenance and the assessment of electronics and automotive components, and even has veterinary applications. For homes and buildings it is commonly used to identify electrical malfunctions, plumbing blockages, water damage and sources of energy loss. Inefficient air venting can be easily identified by seeing where the heated or cooled air is going.
“According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, every year, electrical accidents cause tens of thousands of fires, resulting in hundreds of deaths, more than a thousand injuries and over a billion dollars in property damage,” explains Erik Beall, founder and president of Hema Imaging. “Until now, thermal imaging has been very expensive to own. I wanted to create a device that would be more affordable and would help homeowners make informed decisions about ongoing maintenance in their homes.”
After two years of prototyping and development, the Hema-Imager hardware has wireless capability and long battery life. Additionally, the patent-pending software allows operation with any smartphone or tablet. The Hema-Imager works with any WiFi-capable device, so it will not become obsolete if your phone or tablet fails. Furthermore, the Hema-Imager uses a thermal sensing technology that is unique amongst professional imagers and has the added benefit of being a shutter-less system. On most systems, shutters or manual sliders are necessary to keep the image uniform, but cause the image to appear to freeze for a few seconds during use. The Hema-Imager’s sensor technology is always uniform, which is a major advantage.
Funding is being sought through Kickstarter to complete manufacturing and finalize development of the app. With a pledge level of $250, crowd-funding backers can secure a huge discount on the Hema-Imager over the two weeks it remains available on Kickstarter. Now in its third week, the Hema-Imager project raised over $20,000 on Kickstarter in its first 24 hours.
Kickstarter has changed how people connect with developers of new products to fund their creative projects. Hema Imaging’s goal is to reward early adopters and build a market for this unique product. After the Kickstarter campaign ends, the device will be available at retail for $350.
To learn more, visit hemaimaging.com or contact the following:
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Company Name: Hema Imaging, LLC
Contact Person: Erik Beall
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Phone: 1-440-941-5489
Country: United States
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