BYG Systems (United Kingdom)

Hand-held thermal imaging systems are an important tool for fire and rescue services conducting search and rescue tasks. However, in order to achieve wide-spread deployment the cost of such systems must be minimised, and this generally leads to reduced image quality. Within this paper the use of advanced image processing functions to increase the imaging system performance is discussed. Of particular note is the use and benefits of noise reduction and contrast enhancement. Results from a developed camera system are presented, and the performance gains are illustrated and discussed.

SummaryThe use of simulation results in improved estimation and objective decision making in industry. The developing, highly competitive area of flexible materials handling, and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) need good simulation tools for improved utilisation of scarce resources Materials handling could account for up to 55% of manufacturing costs according to published data. The use of 3D simulation systems compared to 2D systems, allow for complete modelling of all the available information with real dimensions allowing for the integration of design and simulation at a very early stage. The future of such simulation systems looks promising. This paper discusses these issues and presents with case studies, a 3D logistics simulation tool, that provides realism with 3D visualisation.