FARO Debuts Focus 70 Laser Scanner and Next Generation FaroArm

FARO, provider of 3D measurement and imaging solutions for factory metrology, product design, construction BIM/CIM, public safety-forensics and 3D machine vision applications, releases the latest addition to the FARO Focus Laser Scanner portfolio. The FARO Focus^S 70 is a short range scanner specifically designed for architecture, engineering, construction, product design and public safety-forensics professionals.

The Focus^S 70 features an Ingress Protection (IP) Rating of 54 for use in high particulate and wet weather conditions, high dynamic range imaging and extended temperature range. It delivers a set of incremental, value-added functionality that works with applications that require the short range scanning power of the Focus^M 70, according to the company.

It is designed for both indoor and outdoor applications that require scanning up to 70 meters and with accuracy of +/- 1mm. It delivers acquisition speed of almost 1,000,000 points per second. It supports the real time, on-site registration functionality recently announced by FARO with the introduction the SCENE 7.0 software suite.

This high value functionality enables the 3D scan data, whether it be from a single scan or multiple scans in process simultaneously, to be wirelessly transmitted (i.e., no SD cards needed) directly to an onsite computer workstation/PC in real time.

In related product news, FARO introduces the FARO Quantum^S FaroArm with application in the manufacturing inspection process. The Quantum^S is certified to ISO 10360 -12:2016, which establishes testing procedures that enable objective performance comparisons across any Articulated Arm Coordinate Measuring devices. Also, the Quantum^S tests to the International Electrical Commission (IEC 60068 -2) standards for shock, vibration and temperature stress relief. Next, with the addition of the FAROBlu Laser Line Probe HD, the Quantum^S offers measurement capabilities for direct-to-parts contact and non-contact requirements.

The man-machine interface and enhanced ergonomics make the FARO Quantum^S a virtual extension of the human arm. Advanced wireless capability with the Quantum^S ensures that cable-free scanning and probing is comparable to scanning and probing with a cable attachment. The availability of dual, hot swappable batteries supports continuous operation anywhere on the factory floor without the need for external power.

More information is available at FARO.

Sources: Press materials received from the company.