Jim Seffrin, Director of Infraspection Institute, states, “We were very pleased with this year’s IR/INFO conference. With 5 short courses, hands-on workshops, and 23 technical presentations, this year’s conference covered a broad array of infrared applications, new equipment and technologies, thermal imaging via drones, home and building inspections, safety, and current legal issues. We thank our exhibitors, our speakers and all who attended and helped to make this year’s conference one of our best ever.”

Co-sponsored by United Infrared and Temperatures.com, this year’s conference also featured the latest in infrared imagers and software from several manufacturers. Sunday evening’s Welcome Reception and Mardi Gras party featured plenty of local fare. After dinner, Skip Handlin provided a local perspective on the significance of Mardi Gras and helped to make certain that all guests left with some much-coveted choice beads.

Another highlight of the conference occurred on Tuesday evening when guests were treated to a cocktail reception sponsored by the IRINFO Group. Several door prizes were provided including thermal imagers donated by FLIR Systems, Inc., Diamond Technical Surveys, and Fotric Precision Instruments. Following the reception several attendees strolled to the French Quarter to enjoy local cuisine at the city’s famed restaurants. Attendees visited well known attractions including Preservation Hall, Jackson Square, Café Du Monde, and several of the nightclubs along Bourbon Street.

First time attendee David Bailey had this to say about his first IR/INFO experience: “Fantastic presentations and short courses! The amount of experience and knowledge that was here was amazing. Everyone was extremely helpful. I will be back next year!.”