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Thermal Imaging for Tire Wear Detection

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Brent D. Johnson, Senior News Editor

Tire failure can be sudden and catastrophic. Perhaps no one knows this better than the families of 88 people whose deaths were linked to defective Firestone ATX and ATX II tires installed on Ford Explorers. While these two companies battle over issues of culpability, it is significant to note that a technology under development might prevent future incidents. Using an IR imaging system to predict tire failure could be a lifesaver. Ray Schandelmeier, program manager for Radian Inc., has been working with the National Automotive Center and the US Department of Defense to develop the...Read full article

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