I think the term scientific camera is most applicable.
Here is a list of uses that FLI markets their cameras to:
deal For:
X-ray Applications
Fluorescence
Bioluminescence
Chemiluminescence
Solar Panel Inspection
Gel Documentation
Astronomical Imaging
Digital Radiography
Forensic Imaging
As you can see most are scientific but a few are for production quality control. I suppose that comes more under the category of machine vision.
I notice FLI do not name their cameras beyond their marketing title like Proline or Hyperion. Perhaps to not limit their markets.
Greg.
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