Acoustic Imaging

Acoustic imaging is a technology that uses specialised cameras with arrays of microphones to convert sound into a visual image, allowing users to “see” sound sources and their intensity in a given environment. It functions similarly to an optical camera, but instead of light, it uses sound waves to create a colour-coded map overlaid on a regular camera image, highlighting areas of high acoustic energy. This is highly effective for detecting issues like gas and compressed air leaks, mechanical faults, and electrical partial discharges that are often invisible or difficult to locate by other means, thus improving safety, efficiency, and predictive maintenance across various industries.