Temperature Mapping

temperature mapping system

Introducing Temperature Mapping, powered by I-Scan™

Tekscan has enhanced the I-Scan™ platform with a new thin-film temperature mapping capability, enabling you to capture detailed temperature distribution across a surface—or in between two surfaces where thermal cameras can’t.

This innovative solution integrates I-Scan software and electronics with a thin-film temperature sensor to deliver precise, high-resolution thermal analysis in an easy-to-use format. The trimmable sensor can be used on its own or, depending on your selected package, paired with a Tekscan pressure mapping sensor—allowing you to collect thermal and/or pressure data for deeper insights into product performance and process optimization.

Key Benefits

Measure Where Thermal Cameras Can’t

Accurately measure temperature in moving components, enclosed spaces, and multi-layer materials – even inside sealed machinery and rotating rollers where infrared cameras fail. Whether you're working with enclosed machinery, rotating equipment, or multi-layer assemblies, Tekscan’s temperature sensing system delivers real-time, dynamic, spatial insight into thermal behavior.

Not Sensitive to Emissivity

Unlike infrared cameras, which require emissivity adjustments for accurate readings, our temperature mapping sensors provide precise, direct-contact measurements regardless of material properties.

Visualize Thermal Propagation

Identify how heat moves through a surface and pinpoint critical area for optimization in product design, material selection, and process control.

Comprehensive Data Insights

Capture high-resolution, real-time temperature distribution across a surface for deeper analysis.

Streamline Data Collection

Eliminate the hassle of applying multiple thermocouples on a surface in favor of multiple sensing points (192) contained within a single, trimmable sensor.

Correlate Pressure & Temperature

Overlay with I-Scan Pressure Mapping to reveal critical relationships between pressure and temperature affecting product performance and reliability.

Seamless Integration with I-Scan

Works with the existing I-Scan 9.5 platform, allowing easy adoption for users already familiar with Tekscan pressure mapping technology.

Technology of a Temperature Mapping System

Sensors

Matrix Sensor

Thin, flexible, and trimmable: The new T800 temperature sensor provides direct surface contact for accurate, high-resolution temperature mapping.
High resolution: Sensor with 192 sensing points in a 16x12 array across a 0-120°C range.
Measure temperature in tight spots - Unlike thermal cameras, it works in enclosed, obstructed, or reflective environments, making it ideal for complex applications.

Electronics

Works with Existing Hardware: Designed to work with Tekscan Evolution handle.
Simple Connection: Data is captured and relayed to the software on your PC via a USB cable.
Dual Use: Single system works either temperature and pressure sensor or add a second device to use both simultaneously.

Software

Real-time temperature Visualization - Displays dynamic temperature distribution maps in both live and recorded mode for detailed analysis.
Simultaneous Temperature & Pressure Mapping - When enabled, users can map, compare, and correlate temperature and pressure distribution across a surface.
Compare pressure and temperature trends over time to uncover critical correlations in material behavior and process performance.