FARO's All-New Software -- CAM2 Q -- Speeds, Simplifies Measurement
22 January 2008 - 2:03AM
PR Newswire (US)
LAKE MARY, Fla., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- FARO
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:FARO), the world leader in portable
computer-aided measurement hardware and software, announced it will
release its all-new metrology software: CAM2 Q. "Simply put, we've
advanced the functionality and training while making it even more
intuitive for any user," FARO President and CEO Jay Freeland said.
"Whether they're a seasoned metrology pro or using our portable
CMMs for the first time, CAM2 Q puts the user in control."
Continuing FARO's tradition of having the fastest software on the
market, CAM2 Q has been built from the ground up with a
best-of-breed CAD translator and the Parasolid CAD engine. But
according to Antonio Carvalho, FARO's Director of Software
Engineering, the most impressive facets of CAM2 Q are not features
of the software, but are "the core design aspects and user benefits
-- freedom, efficiency and simplicity -- in perfect balance,
resulting in new software that's in a class of its own." --
Freedom: CAM2 Q can easily change/convert between different
measurement units (inches, mm, microns, angstroms, etc.) or
coordinate systems (cylindrical, polar, Cartesian, etc.) at any
time without re-measuring. There are no limits to the number of
units the user can define. The all-new user interface is fully
customizable, so users can create a work environment that best
meets their needs. Place windows and toolbar layouts based on the
priorities of the project -- not a preset format -- and the
software saves multiple users' choices. And unlike other
measurement software, CAM2 Q can add, change or measure features at
any time -- in any order -- so the project can flow logically as
the task demands, without being restricted to a preset order of
operation. It also has a new, versatile reporting engine that
creates customized reports in various formats, including Microsoft
Word and Excel, HTML, and PDF. -- Efficiency: CAM2 Q can eliminate
the need to move the device when measuring large parts, because
multiple users can now measure with multiple FaroArms and FARO
Laser Trackers simultaneously -- even on the same location. Also,
every measured point can be viewed, deleted, or re-measured. Users
don't have to start over if new features are added to a prototype.
-- Simplicity: CAM2 Q simplifies setup, training, usability and
programming. Whereas other software can involve lengthy setup
procedures, Q can be installed and ready to measure with FARO
hardware right out of the box. It's also the easiest measurement
program to learn because the software and training were developed
simultaneously. "We focused on learning, as opposed to just
training," Carvalho said. "Rather than just showing how the
features work and expecting users to figure out how to apply it, we
teach them how to solve their specific metrology problems." In
addition, the new intuitive user interface reduces the learning
curve and measurement time for inexperienced users. It also allows
them to complete the job in the fewest number of mouse clicks
possible. Finally, users can quickly create, edit and run programs
in the same window rather than opening a new application or
separate screen. Also, CAM2 Q allows programmers to plan and record
measurement/operation sequences that the software then programs as
easy-to-follow, on-screen instructions for other users. -- Live
Data: CAM2 Q eliminates the lag time between measuring and
reporting that is common with other metrology software. When a
feature is measured, users can instantly see exact dimensions and
geometric properties. The easy-to-read reports allow production
decisions to be made immediately. -- Confidence: CAM2 Q
incorporates market-leading CAD translators, as well as NIST- and
PTB-certified fitting routines, which certify that its geometry
calculations are accurate to 0.0005mm (0.00002"). That's one half
micron; 500 times smaller than the width of a human hair. "CAM2 Q's
unique combination of power and simplicity provides a
confidence-inspiring user experience with FARO's portable CMMs,"
Freeland said. "No other software/hardware package in the industry
simplifies measurement while providing so much capability. The end
result for our customers: better products, more cost-effective
processes, and a competitive advantage." CAM2 Q will be available
on February 5, 2008. About FARO With more than 14,600 installations
and 7,000 customers globally, FARO Technologies, Inc. designs,
develops, and markets portable, computerized measurement devices
and software used to create digital models -- or to perform
evaluations against an existing model -- for anything requiring
highly detailed 3-D measurements, including part and assembly
inspection, factory planning and asset documentation, as well as
specialized applications ranging from surveying, recreating
accident sites and crime scenes to digitally preserving historical
sites. FARO's technology increases productivity by dramatically
reducing the amount of on-site measuring time, and the various
industry-specific software packages enable users to process and
present their results quickly and more effectively. Principal
products include the world's best-selling portable measurement arm
-- the FaroArm; the world's best-selling laser tracker -- the FARO
Laser Tracker; the FARO Laser ScanArm; FARO Laser Scanner LS; the
FARO Gage, Gage-PLUS and PowerGAGE; and the CAM2 family of advanced
CAD-based measurement and reporting software. FARO Technologies is
ISO-9001 certified and ISO-17025 laboratory registered. Learn more
at http://www.faro.com/ DATASOURCE: FARO Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Darin Sahler, Global PR Manager of FARO Technologies,
Inc., +1-407-333-9911, Web site: http://www.faro.com/
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